The Knicks did not utilize their customary ball movement as the ball stuck to Raymond Felton's hand in a loss to Chicago last night. Without Carmelo Anthony, other players needed to step up. But a more balanced distribution of shots would have served the team better.
Felton took 30 shots and made only 9 of them for 27 points. The rest of the starters only took 24 shots combined. J.R. Smith wen 4 for 14 for 15 points, but had 5 turnovers. Felton and Smith took a combined 44 shots. The rest of the team shot only 40 times from the field. Together Smith and Felton were 13 for 44 (29.5%) and were 3 for 11 from the three point range.
The Knicks were 8 for 23 from beyond the arc and had 14 assists and 15 turnovers. The Knicks did force 19 turnovers. But only three players scored in double figures. Tyson Chandler was one with 14 points and 18 rebounds
The Knicks got off to a quick 6-0 lead. But that would be their largest lead throughout the game. The Bulls erased the lead immediately. Chicago led by a maximum of 7 as it was a close game throughout. But the Bulls executed better late and extended the lead to 8 by the end.
The Knicks lost 93-85. New York is now 14-5. They're undefeated at home (7-0) and 7-5 on the road.
Sunday, December 09, 2012
Friday, December 07, 2012
Knicks Blowout Heat Again
Carmelo Anthony was out with an injured finger. The Knicks traveled to Miami to face the defending champions. It was the second night of a back-to-back. Things didn't look good.
Hot shooting by Raymond Felton, gritty work by Tyson Chandler, and the steady presence of Jason Kidd kept the Knicks in the game in the first half. Kurt Thomas had his best game of the season with inspired play early. The game was tied at 53 at the half. Steve Novak contributed with sharp shooting int he second quarter.
The Knicks destroyed the Heat int he second half .A 37 point third quarter helped. Felton ended with 27 points on 10 for 20 shooting. Novak had 18, and Chandler had 13. J.R. Smith, Rasheed Wallace, and Kidd all scored in double figures as well, though none shot the ball well from the field.
This was a total team effort. Five players grabbed six or more rebounds, including Pablo Prigioni and Thomas. James White even added 7 points by making all three of his shots. Felton and Chandler worked beautifully int he pick and roll. The Knicks were able to move the ball and find the open man. The team shot 18 for 44 from three. They've shot 85 three pointers in the past two games.
LeBron James was the only Miami player who showed up. He scored 31. Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh shot a combined 6 for 25. The Heat turned the ball over 14 times. The Knicks gave the ball away only 7 times.
The Knicks won 112-92, their second straight twenty point win over Miami. The Knicks are now 14-4 and extended their lead for the best record in the Eastern Conference. New York has won five straight.
Hot shooting by Raymond Felton, gritty work by Tyson Chandler, and the steady presence of Jason Kidd kept the Knicks in the game in the first half. Kurt Thomas had his best game of the season with inspired play early. The game was tied at 53 at the half. Steve Novak contributed with sharp shooting int he second quarter.
The Knicks destroyed the Heat int he second half .A 37 point third quarter helped. Felton ended with 27 points on 10 for 20 shooting. Novak had 18, and Chandler had 13. J.R. Smith, Rasheed Wallace, and Kidd all scored in double figures as well, though none shot the ball well from the field.
This was a total team effort. Five players grabbed six or more rebounds, including Pablo Prigioni and Thomas. James White even added 7 points by making all three of his shots. Felton and Chandler worked beautifully int he pick and roll. The Knicks were able to move the ball and find the open man. The team shot 18 for 44 from three. They've shot 85 three pointers in the past two games.
LeBron James was the only Miami player who showed up. He scored 31. Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh shot a combined 6 for 25. The Heat turned the ball over 14 times. The Knicks gave the ball away only 7 times.
The Knicks won 112-92, their second straight twenty point win over Miami. The Knicks are now 14-4 and extended their lead for the best record in the Eastern Conference. New York has won five straight.
Thursday, December 06, 2012
Smith for the Win!
J.R. Smith stuck his hand into the passing lane. He received the ball with a chance to win the game in the waning seconds at Charlotte last night. Smith was indecisive. The seconds rolled away. The Knicks would need to battle the Bobcats without Carmelo Anthony in overtime as Anthony had suffered a laceration on his finger two minutes earlier.
Jason Kidd and Tyson Chandler frantically called timeout to regroup. Mike Woodson called the play for Smith who cradled the ball 18-feet from the hoop. He dribbled, faded, and shot. The ball swished through the basket as time expired. The Knicks won 100-98.
This was an interesting game, closely contested throughout. Charlotte shot much better in every facet. The Knicks shot a shocking amount of threes (41) and made only 13. The Bobcats had 26 assists to only 12 turnovers. Kemba Walker and Gerland Henderson were both on their games.
But the Knicks only turned the ball over 8 times during the entire game. Three of Charlotte's turnovers came late and were committed by Ben Gordon, who otherwise played well. Anthony scored 20 points in the first half for the Knicks, but only three in the second.
Chandler dominated the low post for much of the duration, but especially in the first quarter. He grabbed 17 rebounds, 8 of them offensive, but those numbers don't tell the full story. Chandler ripped away contested boards. There were times when it was hardly believable that Chandler came away with the ball in traffic. He added 18 points.
Charlotte accumulated more total rebounds and more offensive ones as well, but Chandler's were more timely. The two teams committed a similar number of turnovers, but the Knicks capitalized to a far greater degree, eviscerating the Bobcats with second chance points.
Raymond Felton's 17 points and 9 assists came on 19 shots and 6 missed threes, but he didn't turn the ball over. Kidd, who returned from injury to come off the bench, was crucial in the second half. He swiped 2 steals and blocked 3 shots.
The Knicks were down 98-92 with nearly four minutes remaining in the game. From there, the Bobcats went cold and turned the ball over. Methodically, the Knicks came back when Smith hit the game winner.
The Knicks are now 13-4 and have won four in a row.
Jason Kidd and Tyson Chandler frantically called timeout to regroup. Mike Woodson called the play for Smith who cradled the ball 18-feet from the hoop. He dribbled, faded, and shot. The ball swished through the basket as time expired. The Knicks won 100-98.
This was an interesting game, closely contested throughout. Charlotte shot much better in every facet. The Knicks shot a shocking amount of threes (41) and made only 13. The Bobcats had 26 assists to only 12 turnovers. Kemba Walker and Gerland Henderson were both on their games.
But the Knicks only turned the ball over 8 times during the entire game. Three of Charlotte's turnovers came late and were committed by Ben Gordon, who otherwise played well. Anthony scored 20 points in the first half for the Knicks, but only three in the second.
Chandler dominated the low post for much of the duration, but especially in the first quarter. He grabbed 17 rebounds, 8 of them offensive, but those numbers don't tell the full story. Chandler ripped away contested boards. There were times when it was hardly believable that Chandler came away with the ball in traffic. He added 18 points.
Charlotte accumulated more total rebounds and more offensive ones as well, but Chandler's were more timely. The two teams committed a similar number of turnovers, but the Knicks capitalized to a far greater degree, eviscerating the Bobcats with second chance points.
Raymond Felton's 17 points and 9 assists came on 19 shots and 6 missed threes, but he didn't turn the ball over. Kidd, who returned from injury to come off the bench, was crucial in the second half. He swiped 2 steals and blocked 3 shots.
The Knicks were down 98-92 with nearly four minutes remaining in the game. From there, the Bobcats went cold and turned the ball over. Methodically, the Knicks came back when Smith hit the game winner.
The Knicks are now 13-4 and have won four in a row.
Sunday, December 02, 2012
Knicks Outlast Suns
The Knicks held a big lead for much of the game until the Phoenix Suns chipped away in the fourth quarter. The Knicks won by limiting turnovers, creating turnovers, and key second chance points. Carmelo Anthony didn't shoot particularly well, but scored 34 points.
Raymond Felton took 17 shots and made 10 of them for 23 points. He added 7 assists. Tyson Chandler got to the rim, scoring 15 points and adding 13 boards. The Knicks only went with a 7 man rotation J.R. Smith struggled badly from the field. Steve Novak was 4 for 9 from three for 12 points.
Rasheed Wallace received two technicals in the first quarter and was ejected after playing for less than a minute and a half. Upon receiving the second T, 'Sheed reminded the refs, "Ball don't lie."
The Suns cut the lead to four at one point late in the fourth quarter with some timely outside shooting, but they weren't consistent enough. That was due to the Knicks superior defense. When the game became competitive, the Knicks forced tough contested shots when it most counted.
Jason Kidd sat out another game, but the Knicks won 106-99. The Knicks are now 12-4.
Raymond Felton took 17 shots and made 10 of them for 23 points. He added 7 assists. Tyson Chandler got to the rim, scoring 15 points and adding 13 boards. The Knicks only went with a 7 man rotation J.R. Smith struggled badly from the field. Steve Novak was 4 for 9 from three for 12 points.
Rasheed Wallace received two technicals in the first quarter and was ejected after playing for less than a minute and a half. Upon receiving the second T, 'Sheed reminded the refs, "Ball don't lie."
The Suns cut the lead to four at one point late in the fourth quarter with some timely outside shooting, but they weren't consistent enough. That was due to the Knicks superior defense. When the game became competitive, the Knicks forced tough contested shots when it most counted.
Jason Kidd sat out another game, but the Knicks won 106-99. The Knicks are now 12-4.
Saturday, December 01, 2012
Knicks Trounce Wizards
If the Knicks wanted to score against the Wizards, they could. All they had to do was try. When they played one-on-one ball, it was the only chance the Wizards had to stop the New York attack.
Fortunately for the Knicks, they were on their game.The ball movement was crisp and the Wizards' defense awful. New York shot 53.1% from the field and 41.4% from beyond the arc on 29 threes. Carmelo Anthony got to the basket. He made 7 for 10 from the line for 20 points. J.R. Smith made 9 of his 13 shots for 20 points. Five players scored in double figures and Steve Novak, Rasheed Wallace, Pablo Prigioni, and Chris Copeland scored in the high single digits. This barrage came without Jason Kidd, who still is suffering from back spasms.
The Knicks won by only 21, 108-87. The word only is applicable because it was in truth thorough domination. The Knicks turned the ball over only 8 times. The Wizards- who shot terribly from the field, beyond the arc, and from the line- turned the ball over 17 times and accumulated only 11 assists.
The Knicks advance to 11-4.
Fortunately for the Knicks, they were on their game.The ball movement was crisp and the Wizards' defense awful. New York shot 53.1% from the field and 41.4% from beyond the arc on 29 threes. Carmelo Anthony got to the basket. He made 7 for 10 from the line for 20 points. J.R. Smith made 9 of his 13 shots for 20 points. Five players scored in double figures and Steve Novak, Rasheed Wallace, Pablo Prigioni, and Chris Copeland scored in the high single digits. This barrage came without Jason Kidd, who still is suffering from back spasms.
The Knicks won by only 21, 108-87. The word only is applicable because it was in truth thorough domination. The Knicks turned the ball over only 8 times. The Wizards- who shot terribly from the field, beyond the arc, and from the line- turned the ball over 17 times and accumulated only 11 assists.
The Knicks advance to 11-4.
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Knicks Outshoot Bucks
The game was close until the waning moment of the first half when the Knicks stretched their lead to ten. They kept expanding the lead early int he second half on route to a wide road victory.
The Bucks defense was porous and the team showed low energy after a 27-point comeback in their last contest. The Knicks took numerous open threes (11 for 21) after simply penetrating and dishing. The Bucks had no answer for Carmelo Anthony.
Anthony was 9 for 18 for 29 points in 30 minutes.Steve Novak shot 5 for 7 from three for 19 points.Tyson Chandler scored a bunch for a second straight game. Raymond Felton dialed down the shots (10 from the field for 12 points). J.R. Smith had an uncharacteristic low scoring night.
The Knicks struggled to score int he fourth, but the game was no longer in doubt at that point. New York won 102-88 and is now 10-4.
The Bucks defense was porous and the team showed low energy after a 27-point comeback in their last contest. The Knicks took numerous open threes (11 for 21) after simply penetrating and dishing. The Bucks had no answer for Carmelo Anthony.
Anthony was 9 for 18 for 29 points in 30 minutes.Steve Novak shot 5 for 7 from three for 19 points.Tyson Chandler scored a bunch for a second straight game. Raymond Felton dialed down the shots (10 from the field for 12 points). J.R. Smith had an uncharacteristic low scoring night.
The Knicks struggled to score int he fourth, but the game was no longer in doubt at that point. New York won 102-88 and is now 10-4.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Knicks Fall to Nets
The Kncks did not experience their customary scoring balance in Brooklyn against the Nets last night. Carmelo Anthony had a hot and cold 35 points and Tyson Chandler was a magnet to the basket with 28.
Bricks from the outside, a propensity to over dribble, and a sieve-like defense took the Knicks back to the Mike D'Antoni era. The Knicks had 14 assists and 14 turnovers. The Nets only had 12 turnovers. And while the Nets only grabbed one more offensive rebound than did the Knicks, Brooklyn's boards were more timely.
Despite the Knicks poor play, and the notable absence of Jason Kidd, New York was still in the game. With the score tied, Carmelo Anthony inexplicably shot too early. He should have made sure his shot was the final one in regulation. Instead, he pulled up and clanked a jumper. The Nets rebounded the ball, but moved before timeout was called. Had Carmelo made the basket, the Nets would have had plenty of time to score as they would have moved the ball to the 28-foot line after calling timeout.
In the overtime, the Knicks were flat. Brooklyn took the period 12-5. The Knicks lost 96-89. The team is now 9-4.
Bricks from the outside, a propensity to over dribble, and a sieve-like defense took the Knicks back to the Mike D'Antoni era. The Knicks had 14 assists and 14 turnovers. The Nets only had 12 turnovers. And while the Nets only grabbed one more offensive rebound than did the Knicks, Brooklyn's boards were more timely.
Despite the Knicks poor play, and the notable absence of Jason Kidd, New York was still in the game. With the score tied, Carmelo Anthony inexplicably shot too early. He should have made sure his shot was the final one in regulation. Instead, he pulled up and clanked a jumper. The Nets rebounded the ball, but moved before timeout was called. Had Carmelo made the basket, the Nets would have had plenty of time to score as they would have moved the ball to the 28-foot line after calling timeout.
In the overtime, the Knicks were flat. Brooklyn took the period 12-5. The Knicks lost 96-89. The team is now 9-4.
Sunday, November 25, 2012
Knicks Cruise over Pistons
The Knicks ended a two-game slide with a win over the Detroit Pistons in Madison Square Garden. For the first time this season, the Knicks penetrated into the paint and dished out for open threes in the route.
The Knicks three-point shooting was very impressive. They went 17-33 from out there. New York won each of the first two quarters by ten points. Six players scored in double figures. Carmelo Anthony had 29 on 10 for 18 shooting. He was 4 for 5 from three. Steve Novak was 5 for 7 from downtown for 18 points. Rasheed Wallace had 15 on 3 for 5 shooting from three. J.R. Smith had 15 points and 10 rebounds. Raymond Felton had 14 points and 10 assists.
The Knicks only turned the ball over 11 times as opposed to 24 assists. Detroit had 19 turnovers and 13 of them were Knicks' steals. The Pistons were most effective when Greg Monroe had the ball in his hands. He's an excellent passing big man and has superb court vision. But the Pistons go stretches without giving him the ball.
The Knicks won 121-100 to advance to 9-3.
The Knicks three-point shooting was very impressive. They went 17-33 from out there. New York won each of the first two quarters by ten points. Six players scored in double figures. Carmelo Anthony had 29 on 10 for 18 shooting. He was 4 for 5 from three. Steve Novak was 5 for 7 from downtown for 18 points. Rasheed Wallace had 15 on 3 for 5 shooting from three. J.R. Smith had 15 points and 10 rebounds. Raymond Felton had 14 points and 10 assists.
The Knicks only turned the ball over 11 times as opposed to 24 assists. Detroit had 19 turnovers and 13 of them were Knicks' steals. The Pistons were most effective when Greg Monroe had the ball in his hands. He's an excellent passing big man and has superb court vision. But the Pistons go stretches without giving him the ball.
The Knicks won 121-100 to advance to 9-3.
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Knicks Fall to Mavs after Uneven Performance
The Knicks stayed in the lead for much of the first half and on into the third quarter. Hot three-point shooting was responsible for the Knicks lead. Jason Kidd (17 points, 5 steals) played superbly in his first game back in Dallas since leaving the Mavs.
The Knicks typical ball movement and pressure defense eluded them from the second half of the third quarter until midway through the fourth. Dallas had a 12 point lead in the final quarter when the Knicks stormed back.
Carmelo Anthony had 23 points and Tyson Chandler added 21 on 8 for 9 shooting. Chandler was on the receiving end of key alley oops in the fourth. Raymond Felton also continued his strong play with 18 points and 11 assists, although he sometimes styles himself as a scorer rather than a distributor. The bench shot only 10-24 and only eight players saw time in this game. it was the first time the Knicks depth didn't come into play this season.
The Knicks nearly came back. Carmelo Anthony made a spinning 180 degree layup as he barreled into a moving Vince Carter. But Anthony was inexplicably assessed with a foul. Later, he glided to the basket before Chris Kaman smacked him in the face.
O.J. Mayo scored 27 for Dallas and Carter added 25 from the bench. Anthony had a chance to win it, but Shawn Marion hung right with him. Anthony was forced to double pump on his jumper and the attempt came up short. Dallas won 114-111. The Knicks are now 8-2.
Head Coach Mike Woodson deserves a ton of credit for the Knicks hot start this season. They're sharing the ball and working hard on defense. The team is 26-8 under Woodson since late last season.
The Knicks typical ball movement and pressure defense eluded them from the second half of the third quarter until midway through the fourth. Dallas had a 12 point lead in the final quarter when the Knicks stormed back.
Carmelo Anthony had 23 points and Tyson Chandler added 21 on 8 for 9 shooting. Chandler was on the receiving end of key alley oops in the fourth. Raymond Felton also continued his strong play with 18 points and 11 assists, although he sometimes styles himself as a scorer rather than a distributor. The bench shot only 10-24 and only eight players saw time in this game. it was the first time the Knicks depth didn't come into play this season.
The Knicks nearly came back. Carmelo Anthony made a spinning 180 degree layup as he barreled into a moving Vince Carter. But Anthony was inexplicably assessed with a foul. Later, he glided to the basket before Chris Kaman smacked him in the face.
O.J. Mayo scored 27 for Dallas and Carter added 25 from the bench. Anthony had a chance to win it, but Shawn Marion hung right with him. Anthony was forced to double pump on his jumper and the attempt came up short. Dallas won 114-111. The Knicks are now 8-2.
Head Coach Mike Woodson deserves a ton of credit for the Knicks hot start this season. They're sharing the ball and working hard on defense. The team is 26-8 under Woodson since late last season.
Knicks Blowout Undermanned Hornets
This was a physical game. The Knicks struggled early, but eventually cruised past the Hornets in New Orleans to start a three game road trip. Carmelo Anthony led the offense early, scoring 19 of his 29 in the first quarter. Anthony shot 12-22 from the field, but there were a couple of plays when he should have passed off. One example was in the third quarter. Anthony took on the Hornets one on four and as a result failed to score.
The Hornets' unheralded bench cut a 14-point lead in the second quarter to crawl back into the game. The Knicks only led by 5 at the half. But the Hornets, without Anthony Davis or Eric Gordon, were no match in the second half. The third quarter decided things. Raymond Felton and J.R. Smith each scored 15. Ronnie Brewer continued his hot three point shooting, going 2-5 and chipping in 10 points.
Steve Novak has struggled to shoot the ball from long range this season. He was a woeful 2 for 10 in this one. But Felton picked him up with a 5 for 6 day from out there.The Knicks continued their ball control ways only turning it over 10 times.
The Knicks won 102-80 to advance to 8-1.
The Hornets' unheralded bench cut a 14-point lead in the second quarter to crawl back into the game. The Knicks only led by 5 at the half. But the Hornets, without Anthony Davis or Eric Gordon, were no match in the second half. The third quarter decided things. Raymond Felton and J.R. Smith each scored 15. Ronnie Brewer continued his hot three point shooting, going 2-5 and chipping in 10 points.
Steve Novak has struggled to shoot the ball from long range this season. He was a woeful 2 for 10 in this one. But Felton picked him up with a 5 for 6 day from out there.The Knicks continued their ball control ways only turning it over 10 times.
The Knicks won 102-80 to advance to 8-1.
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