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JR Smith mimics Iman Shumpert’s behind-the-back shenanigans (GIF)
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Shump’s Amazing Move (GIF)
At least the defender TRIED.
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Postgame Recap: Knicks 110, Nets 81
The Knicks (33-43) crushed the Nets (40-34) on Wednesday night at The Garden, beating their crosstown rivals 110-81.
J.R. Smith was the game’s leading scorer with 24 points. Smith, who has been red-hot lately, also grabbed 8 rebounds and dished out 6 assists. Carmelo Anthony was right behind Smith with 23 points of his own to go with 10 rebounds, 3 assists, a pair of steals, and a highlight block. Tim Hardaway Junior also filled it up, finishing with 17 points and knocking down 3 shots from downtown. Iman Shumpert had one of his best games of the season, scoring 10 points, racking up 5 steals, locking down Brooklyn’s key players, and making several highlight plays.
None of the Knicks-Nets games this season have been close. The Knicks won by 30, then lost by 23, then won by 29. But hey, any time we can see the Knicks win without having panic attacks in the 4th quarter, we’ll take it.
The Knicks really needed this game, and they got it. With the Hawks losing to the Bulls, the Knicks and Hawks are now tied in the standings. The Knicks have one more win and one more loss, which gives them a better winning percentage and technically gives them possession of the 8th seed for now. However, each team will have played 82 games by the end of the season, and if they are still tied then, Atlanta wins the tiebreaker. The Knicks need to win the 8th spot outright. New York has 6 games left and Atlanta has 8. The Knicks currently have 1 more win than the Hawks and they need to finish with 1 more win than the Hawks.
The Knicks will have a day off before hosting the Washington Wizards on Friday. The keys to that game will be containing John Wall and Washington’s 3-point shooting. The Knicks have some momentum, now they need to stay focused.
I will be doing pre-game and post-game articles for every remaining game, so be sure to check the site regularly!
-Tommy Rothman
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Pregame: Brooklyn Nets @ New York Knicks
The Knicks (32-43) will host the Brooklyn Nets (40-33) at 7 PM.
Starters for New York:
PG- Ray Felton
SG- J.R. Smith
SF- Carmelo Anthony
PF- Amar’e Stoudemire
C- Tyson Chandler
Starters for Brooklyn (unconfirmed)
PG- Deron Williams
SG- Shaun Livingston
SF- Joe Johnson
PF- Paul Pierce
C- Mason Plumlee
Tim Hardaway Jr (ankle) and Toure Murry (stomach bug / coach’s doghouse) were both questionable, but will apparently be in uniform tonight. Hardaway is expected to play, and Murry is expected to be available to play.
The Knicks really need this game. The Nets have been on fire these past few months, and are the favorite heading into this contest at the Garden. For the Knicks to win, they need to move the ball, stay focused, stay smart, knock down their shots, and play hard. Tyson Chandler needs to step up… his effort level has been wildly inconsistent and the Knicks need their $14 million dollar man to earn his paycheck tonight.
Note: I will be doing Pre-Game and Post-Game articles for every remaining game this season.
-Tommy Rothman
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Does Metta Want Back In With Phil In Town?
Metta World Peace, who played (or rather, rode Coach Woodson’s bench) for the Knicks earlier this season before asking for a buyout and being released, reportedly wants back in now that Phil Jackson is running the team. This story first caught some eyes when Metta told reporters he “absolutely” would NOT have accepted a buyout had he known that Jackson— with whom World Peace won a ring while playing for the Lakers— was coming on board. Today, CBS and the NY Post are reporting that sources close to Metta claim that he “abso-bleeping-lutely” wants another shot with the Knicks next season. Metta knows how to play defense, which means he could fill a need for this team. Jackson has specifically complained on the Knicks’ lack of perimeter defense and proper footwork. With Phil in and Mike Woodson almost certainly on the way out, this could be worth watching.
-Tommy Rothman
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Nick Young Celebrates A Bit Too Early (GIF)
He took the Knicks’ defense for granted.
Nothing to see here. Just Nick Young being Nick Young. Which is basically like being J.R. Smith.
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