Richard Jefferson of the Nets briefly stepped onto the court during the altercation, but the NBA reviewed the videotape and decided Jefferson's actions didn't merit a suspension under the so-called leaving the bench rule.

Posted by Mac:

Richard Jefferson of the Nets briefly stepped onto the court during the altercation, but the NBA reviewed the videotape and decided Jefferson's actions didn't merit a suspension under the so-called leaving the bench rule.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2004/basketball/nba/specials/playoffs/2004/04/18/marbury.knicks.ap/index.html

Posted by DefAndReb:

Posted by OasisBU:

I just don't see this team winning tonight - especially without TT.

I don't see them winning tonight, either, OasisBU, since they aren't playing until tomorrow.

Oh, yeah, forgot to add the

does it really matter what night we play? Without Houston, TT, and a real coach we are riding a directionless ship.

[Edited by - nykdunk on 04/19/2004 17:47:54]

Posted by MaseInYourFace:

Posted by jazz74:

man, leave to go on vacation in florida and all hell breaks loose. i will tell you this and you can quote me. this will not be a sweep. i do agree that the nets are better and the knicks will lose. i said that two weeks ago when over enthusiastic fans were saying we will beat the nets. i don't think it is mere athleticism that beats us but it is the chemistry of that team. the core players on that team have been together for a full three years and made it to the eastern conference finals in two. you think a banged up team with 22 different players in one year will beat a team like that? i mean they are athletic but marbury is a good enough point guard that could control the tempo in any situation ( see '03 playoffs against the spurs). other players must have court awareness and know where they have to be. i still see a lot of confusion in defensive and offensive sets. you are not going to beat the nets that way. the next game won't be a blowout but they need to be aware and sharp especially when they face the princeton offense executed with perfection.

you are right that the nets are more athletic and will win.you are wrong to think that it is some chemistry thing. they are flat out better. the knicks have been playing together long enough, not too mention they are supposed to be professionals. bottem line is knicks current team is trash. k thomas, frank williams, mutumbo, shandon anderson should already be gone (though getting someone to take shandumb mightve been a tough sell).

if we get camby and wallace next year, and possibly a decent center, and a healthy houston, with TT off the bench, THEN we will have a team.

Posted by Bobby:

If TT can't play and H20 can't play....I'll wait till the series resumes at the Garden. I'm waiting for H20 to make a Reed-like appearance to secure our first win