its a solid formula. Not title worthy, but solid. We wont keep opponents fg% very low... we just dont have those kind of defenders, and we arent blocking shots, BUT we can rebound the ball and force turnovers. 11 steals is awesome and I can quickly see an Ariza/Sweetney combo being one of the NBA's best combos off the bench. They really change the game.

Posted by PhilinLA:

I agree. But we have to get more out of Tim Thomas and Nazr. Nazr can't keep missing lay-ups and travelling down low!

can't but will. if we only had a center. zeke, make it happen!

The Knicks looked good tonight. KG was on fire and the offense went cold in the 4th (where Allan Houston will really help). Ariza looked insanely active. I hope he continues to push TT. KT looked great, proving what he can do when his hand isn't mangled. Marbury was great. Craw looked good, but has some awful shot selection. He needs to actually slow his game down a bit at times.

Man, this team will get a lot of steals when Ariza and Craw are out there. They'll be able to make a lot of defensive runs.

Can't say I'm too disappointed about any part of this game.

Next up, a good test against Boston, who looked decent against Philly, but blew a big lead.

Posted by daddynel:

Posted by PhilinLA:

I agree. But we have to get more out of Tim Thomas and Nazr. Nazr can't keep missing lay-ups and travelling down low!

can't but will. if we only had a center. zeke, make it happen!

Geez man KVH and Doleac where are you? At least these guys were consistant. Timmy and Nazr can look like all-stars one game and bums the next.

Trade both!!! I'm off their bandwagon. I'm tired of sticking up for them. Now watch Timmy drop 30 in the opener and Nazr get a double double.....still trade them.

i was absolutely flabbergasted that sweets and ariza were on the floor the bulk of the 4th quarter. i love it. lenny is so the right man for this team, this year. i'm very happy with the fact that when tim disappears twice a week, lenny will not hesitate to put in ariza. sweets is awesome. there's no way around it. the only thing he needs to do is take it in the lane instead of taking those fadeaway jumpers. he seemed a little intimitated when KG was in the lane so he faded away. when he takes it strong, he will either take a high percentage shot or get to the line. he's going to be a BEAST.

and ariza is such a great fit for this team. i am VERY happy with how we played last night and you're right, this team can push 48-50 in the east.

crawford needs to check some of that shot selection.

kurt was solid, as always.

marbury was MVP last night. he played unbelievable. he concentrated on distributing the ball and only scored when he had to. if this is what he's going to do, then he's easily going to lead the league in assists and probably be the best PG in the league.

I'm sorry guys, but I have to bring this up. I Love the Knicks and all, but KGs crossover on K.Thomas was sick. I had to laugh at that one.

Posted by Bizzy211:

I'm sorry guys, but I have to bring this up. I Love the Knicks and all, but KGs crossover on K.Thomas was sick. I had to laugh at that one.

KT played a solid solid solid game. i can't say anything bad about him. the only times last night i was frustrated was nazr's missed layup, marbury and sweets missing free throws, and about a 5 min stretch where crawford was playing nba 2k5.