The Knicks have nine games leading up to their next meeting with New Jersey. They are all against teams that the Knicks are on par with or should be on par with. These are the games that will really shape the season for us. If we go into the game with New Jersey with that game meaning something then there's hope for these Knicks. If the game is meaningless then its another lost season for us.

The resurgence of Jeff', along with the improved spot duty of Nate and Balkman should be key over this stretch.