I can't believe what I'm seeing. They held a lead, they won a game! Which leads me to point numero dos, we are all getting a little crazy with these trades because we're getting desperate. I personally think this team is good enough to make a run, maybe I'm just on a little high after this win, but I do think that they are capable. Houston didn't show up today and they still won. Thomas established himself early as a threat down low, which is what they need. No trade would've signifigantly effected this team, so I'm hoping they stay put. Go Knicks baby, go Knicks.

It was a good win but I feel that we can't go very far in the Playoffs (if we were to somehow make it) so I do think we should make a trade.

I didn't see the game, but from the boxscore it looks like the defense showed up. Comments?

I'm going to try to reserve judgment until these Knicks win a few more games and develop a more respectable record.

I haven't seen all the games during the losing streak, but it looked to me like the guys were playing with a greater intensity and a desire to earn a win. Hopefully the losing streak, and everyone counting them out, has brought them together as a team.

It also looked like Don Chaney was calling timeouts at critical moments - when the Knicks were starting to fall apart - to get them refocused, instead of letting them "play through" them.

Finally, Don Chaney had Houston on the bench much of the game, and pulled Houston out toward the end when he made another one of those stupid late game turnovers (does he do it on purpose?) Maybe losing time to Shandon Anderson (who really is a better defender) will make Houston play up to his potential.

Finally, Don Chaney had Houston on the bench much of the game, and pulled Houston out toward the end when he made another one of those stupid late game turnovers (does he do it on purpose)

Yes - rent the movie "Black and White" starring Allan Houston and you'll see that he does do it on purpose.

Posted by knickgeek:

It also looked like Don Chaney was calling timeouts at critical moments - when the Knicks were starting to fall apart - to get them refocused, instead of letting them "play through" them.

Now this is a first. After all of those 4th quarter runs by the opponent and last second 3 pointers, the coach is finally catching on that you have to call a time out and prep your players or remind them that they have to play to win. Finally.