Looks like Duncan is back this season. I hope we dont see Jackie Butler tonite. That would ruin some of the fun. Yes. Fun. Watching Knicks basketball can be fun.
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/preview?gid=2006110618
San Antonio has won five of its last six meetings with New York (1-2), including a blowout victory in the last meeting at Madison Square Garden. The Spurs led by 31 points after the third quarter before winning 109-96 on Dec. 21, 2005.
That was one of many losses last season for the Knicks, whose 23-59 finish cost coach Larry Brown his job and resulted in GM Isiah Thomas taking over those responsibilities.
New York beat Memphis 118-117 in triple overtime in its season opener, but has since reverted to last season's form in consecutive defeats. The Knicks lost 109-95 to Indiana in their home opener Saturday, allowing the Pacers to shoot 64 percent in the second half.
Point guard Stephon Marbury was just 1-for-9, scored only four points and committed six turnovers. It was his second consecutive subpar game -- he went 2-for-9 and was limited to nine points in a 102-92 loss Friday to Atlanta -- and Marbury was booed during the contest.
"Surprised? They came here to see us win. They didn't come here to see us lose," Marbury said. "I knew I was going to get it. I had a bad game. Fortunately, there's 79 more. I just didn't play well. I just had a bad game. I can't explain that. I just played bad.
"It's still early in the season. We will definitely be back next game."
The Knicks begin a three-game road trip Wednesday at Denver.
Hope we win. Even if we can't win, at least show effort.
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.