Okay it is the first game of the new year with our new attitude. This game is a must win. It is important for us to start this month off right and keep the momentum going until the All-Star break.

We shouldn't lose this game so we can't lose it. I hope Penny is ready for about 15-20 minutes of action, because H20 can't guard Vince, even though our team defense is much improved.

They really only have one lopsided matchup which is VC vs. H20.
As long as he shoots his usual 9/23 we can live with that.

Steph has to have a big game because you know J Kidd will be up for this. Kidd doesn't stand a chance against this new Steph (spelled with the superman S).

Our bigs will be very important in this one. KT and Nazzy should both have double-doubles. We should own and I mean own the boards. Nazzy should have a game similar to his game vs. Minny. Steph should be close to triple double numbers again, but with less points.

TT will be an important factor now that he is playing right. He should put up at least 15 on RJ, but I am hoping for 22. If he plays D like he did on Wally we should be fine. RJ is more explosive so our bigs need to help out. We can't give up those backdoor plays (like we did against wolves), because they will be dunks that will energize their team on both ends.

This game should be played like its 3 vs. 5. Their bigs are not good and if we can slow down either RJ or Vince (kidd wont score big on his own) and control the glass we should win this one.

Look for Sweets & Ariza to see some quality time off the bench. Ariza will have a nice defensive challenge. Maybe try some JYD on RJ at different times. Sweets should put up some numbers too. OOH I can't wait!!!!!!!!!


[Edited by - Killa4luv on 12/31/2004 12:22:37]

knicks 102
Nets 88

HAPPY NEW YEAR GAME! 1/1/2005. They better win this one!

Posted by MaTT4281:

Let's start 2005 off with a win.
Knicks win 107-91

Marbury 25 points, 10 assists, 5 rebounds (sure, why not)
Nazr 22 points, 13 rebounds, 3 blocks
Houston 17 points (7-12 FG)

Kidd 8 points, 8 assists
RJ 22 points, 6 rebounds
VC 14 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, leaves early in the 3rd quarter with an ankle problem.

Vince leaves early with a chipped finger nail

Some hours away from the new year but, anyway...

Happy New Year everyone!!!

Now, Knicks, lets start the 2005 with the right foot and get a big win against a division rival. And its not anyone, its the Nets, who come to the Garden with their "big" acquisition! They are on a win-now mentality (they just lack the wins ) so it should be a great game.

Lets keep the momentum and the good play going! Lets get a big win! Lets celebrate the New Year in a big way!

Blessings to everyone on this New Year!

I for one will be watching this game with a close eye.

I wanna see why in the world we didn't trade to get Vincent Lamar Carter for Crawfish.

Can't you guys see Marbury and Carter and Ariza on a fast break!

Well tommorow will show if NJ with VC are amped about fighting for tri-state area'

I have been watching NJ games everysince VC arrived and unfortunately for them they played against teams with strong frontlines who were much stronger than them.



Shooters to look out for Houston-T.Thomas Buford-Carter


Finishers on the break to look out for Carter-Jefferson Ariza-T.Thomas Marbury.


Should be a classic!

After last season, a season sweep would really feel good.

Posted by Silverfuel:

Posted by playa2:

I wanna see why in the world we didn't trade to get Vincent Lamar Carter for Crawfish.

He is too injury prone.

You call a freakin cramp an injury when the dude played the next night in chicago and put up decent #'s 25 pts 6 reb 2 stl and played 41 mintues.


MAN STOP HATING! aslong as he doesn't blow up on us tonight

Now its official...


Happy New Year!!!


God bless you all!! I hope you all have a great year in 2005. Hopefully it will be a great year for our Knicks! Lets start the year strong!!!







[Edited by - knicksfan on 01/01/2005 07:42:34]