We continue the series with dynamic Knicks guard Nate Robinson, who discusses his role in Mike D’Antoni’s high octane offense and his expectations for a new era of Knicks basketball
Click on the links below to watch Donnie Walsh's thoughts on a wide variety of topics surrounding the Knicks.
The New York Knickerbockers President of Basketball Operations Donnie Walsh announced today that Kenny Atkinson has been hired as an assistant coach.. Atkinson joins the Knicks after spending the 2007-08 season as the Director of Player Development with the Houston Rockets where he was responsible for improving player performance through on-court, one-on-one skill development and the use of video analysis.
We continue the series with Knicks forward David Lee, who discusses the off-season roster changes and his thoughts on playin g head coach Mike D'Antoni's system.
The New York Knickerbockers will open the team’s 63rd season of NBA basketball on Wednesday, Oct. 29, facing Eastern Conference-rivals Miami Heat at Madison Square Garden at 7:30 p.m.
As the start of a new season -- and a new era -- of New York Knicks basketball draws closer, NYKnicks.com will sit down with the players, coaches and others closely associated with the team to discuss their thoughts on the outlook for 2008-09.
We begin the series with Knicks great Walt 'Clyde' Frazier, who discusses the new-look Knicks, reflects on his own stellar career in New York, and talks about his current role as a broadcaster.
The New York Knickerbockers President of Basketball Operations Donnie Walsh announced today that a 2010 second-round draft choice, guard Taurean Green and guard/forward Bobby Jones have been acquired from Denver for forward Renaldo Balkman and cash considerations. The draft pick will be the more favorable selection between the Nuggets and Clippers, resulting from a previous trade.
The New York Knickerbockers President of Basketball Operations Donnie Walsh announced today that a 2010 second-round draft choice, guard Taurean Green and guard/forward Bobby Jones have been acquired from Denver for forward Renaldo Balkman and cash considerations. The draft pick will be the more favorable selection between the Nuggets and Clippers, resulting from a previous trade.
Scott O’Neil has been named president, Madison Square Garden (MSG) Sports, it was announced today by Hank Ratner, vice chairman, Madison Square Garden and Cablevision Systems Corporation. The announcement signals a management reorganization at the Garden designed to maximize business expansion and growth opportunities.
The 17th annual New York Knicks Summer Basketball Camp presented by Zipwayworld.com and Gatorade kicked off at Pace University in Westchester on July 21, with a special four-day session dedicated to improving shooting skills. The summer of 2008 will also focus on individual skills sessions emphasizing offense, defense and game fundamentals.
More than 300 fans, excited about the new-look New York Knicks, eagerly poured into Madison Square Garden on July 24 to purchase season tickets for the 2008-09 season. Those in attendance had an opportunity to hand-select their seat rather than basing their decision by looking at a computer. That gave them a first-hand look at their view of the court.
The New York Knickerbockers President of Basketball Operations Donnie Walsh announced on July 24 that free agent guard Anthony Roberson has been signed to a contract. As per club policy, terms of the deal will not be disclosed.
The players scatter now for the rest of the summer, head coach Mike D’Antoni heads to Beijing and the Olympics, and the calendar will read October the next time the Knicks gather together as a team.
But the groundwork for a new era in Knicks Basketball was laid over the past week in Las Vegas, where a Knicks squad took its very first steps in the vaunted D’Antoni system during the 2008 NBA Summer League presented by EA Sports.
Complete coverage of the 2008 Knicks Summer League in Las Vegas.
The Knicks' third game of 2008 NBA Summer League turned into the Wilson Chandler show on Friday afternoon, as the second-year pro turned in a masterful performance to lift New York to an 85-80 victory. The Knicks are now 2-1 in the week-long tournament that concludes on Sunday.
New York Knicks players and alumni have teamed up with the New York Liberty to provide memorable experiences for children and families in-need at the Liberty Outdoor Classic.
Say hello again to Sidney Green … son of Brooklyn, former Knicks muscleman and now domestic marketing host for the luxurious Wynn Las Vegas Hotel.
Three years ago, Nate Robinson came to Las Vegas and used the Summer League as a platform to launch himself into the NBA universe.
Now Anthony Roberson may be doing the same thing.
There was an added face -- and voice -- on MSG's coverage of Monday afternoon's Las Vegas Summer League opener, one that felt right at home between Mike Crispino and Walt Frazier during the game, before slipping into his post-game, center-court interview with star-of-the-game Danilo Gallinari.
The first question is the obvious one.
How does Phil Weber -- basketball lifer and Long Island's own -- feel about joining the coaching staff of his hometown team?
While they're certainly not NBA veterans in the strictest sense, both Mardy Collins and Wilson Chandler have been through the Summer League routine before. And following rookie seasons that -- one year apart -- eerily followed the same pattern, both come to Las Vegas looking to play an increased role in the Knicks' new scheme of things.
After going undefeated during the 2007 NBA Summer League, the New York Knicks look to repeat this success as their youngest players hit the court for the 2008 NBA Summer League, next week presented by EA SPORTS, at the Thomas & Mack Center and COX Pavilion on the campus of UNLV.
Searching for an established veteran to help run new Head Coach Mike D'Antoni's signature high-octane offense, Knicks President, Basketball Operations wasted no time signing veteran Chris Duhon to play in New York on Wednesday -- the first day that NBA teams were eligible to add free agents.
The New York Knickerbockers President of Basketball Operations Donnie Walsh announced today that free agent guard Chris Duhon has been signed to a contact. As per club policy, terms of the deal will not be disclosed.
New York Knickerbockers President of Basketball Operations Donnie Walsh announced today that forward Danilo Gallinari has been signed to a contract. As per club policy, terms of the deal will not be disclosed.
Just over 12 hours after President, Basketball Operations Donnie Walsh chose him with the sixth pick in the 2008 NBA Draft, Danilo Gallinari was officially welcomed into the New York Knicks family during a press conference at the Madison Square Garden Training Center.
Moments before he was introduced to the New York media, Danilo Gallinari sat down for an exclusive discussion with NYKnicks.com, giving Knicks fans a chance to get to know a lot more about his off-court persona.
Looking to upgrade their team's overall talent level, Knicks President, Basketball Operations, Donnie Walsh and Head Coach Mike D'Antoni reached across the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday night in selecting Italian superstar forward Danilo Gallinari with the sixth pick in the 2008 NBA Draft.
New York Knicks Official Press Release
Everything you want to know, plus more, about the 2008 NBA Draft and your New York Knicks.
An off-season of resurgence dedicated to turning around their recent fortunes continues tonight when the Knicks participate in the 2008 NBA Draft at the WaMu Theater at Madison Square Garden.
Ask any NBA player about the fondest memories of his basketball career, and there's a good chance he'll be talking to you about the night he was drafted into the game's best league.
Two days before his first draft as President, Basketball Operations, of the New York Knicks, Donnie Walsh sat down with local beat writers to discuss the draft and the team's future. The following is a transcript of those comments:
Last Thursday's workouts, however, brought one very familiar face back to the facility. Native New Yorker Dante Milligan has strong ties to The Garden, dating back to age 13.
New York Knickerbockers President of Basketball Operations Donnie Walsh announced today that Phil Weber and Dan D’Antoni have been hired as assistant coaches. In addition, Herb Williams has been retained to complete the coaching staff on the bench.
The Knicks continued their intensive draft preparations on Thursday by bringing in Hofstra's Antoine Agudio, Arkansas' Gary Ervin, Vladimir Golubovic out of Serbia, Massachusetts' Dante Milligan, Texas A&M's DeAndre Jordan and Iowa State's Mike Taylor for workouts out at the MSG Training Center.
Hours after conducting a workout of six players at the Madison Square Garden Training Center on Friday, Knicks President, Basketball Operations, Donnie Walsh, Head Coach Mike D'Antoni and the rest of the Knicks brass reconvened to watch a solo session for Italian forward Danilo Gallinari.
Workouts featured UCLA's Kevin Love, D.J. Augustin of Texas, LSU's Anthony Randolph, Syracuse's Donte Greene, Ohio State's Kosta Koufos and Davidson's Jason Richards.
After spending the last few weeks working out in Chicago with Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade and New York's own Quentin Richardson, NBA Draft prospect O.J. Mayo got his own taste of the Knicks organization in a pre-draft workout at the MSG Training Center.
Guards Jerryd Bayless of the University of Arizona and Indiana University's Eric Gordon were on hand to work out in front of the Knicks coaches and executives, who hold the No. 6 overall pick in the draft.
The annual process of running draft prospects through workouts at the Madison Square Garden Training Center began in earnest on Wednesday, as Knicks President Donnie Walsh and Head Coach Mike D'Antoni took important steps toward the big decision they will make later this month. Wednesday's workout list featured prospects Joe Alexander, Chase Budinger, Sundiata Gaines, Steven Hill, JaVale McGee and Russell Westbrook
In the weeks leading up to the 2008 NBA Draft, the New York Knicks are conducting a series of workouts to evaluate possible selections.
During his lone collegiate season, Ohio State center Kosta Koufos made a name for himself as a player who thrived in big games and pressure situations.
When Donte Greene announced his plans to attend Syracuse University, Orange fans rejoiced with thoughts of the team's last big name recruit, Carmelo Anthony, dancing in their heads.
Describing Brandon Rush's road to the NBA as a roller-coaster ride would probably be an understatement.
All of the draft experts and scouts who mine the draft-eligible list for a combination of talent, drive and upside in a prospect, are calling West Virginia forward Joe Alexander a diamond in the rough.
Charismatic and popular with the fans, Kevin Love took the NCAA by storm in his lone season at UCLA.
Danilo Gallinari won the Euroleague's Rising Star award in 2007-08, an honor reserved for the best player under the age of 22 by averaging 14.9 points and 4.2 rebounds per game. Currently playing for Armani Jeans Milano, he is averaging 17.5 points and 4.8 rebounds in the Italian league. As a teenager playing against men, Gallinari has dominated.
On a college team loaded with talent, Darrell Arthur established himself throughout the 2007-08 season as one of the top pro prospects on the NCAA champion Kansas Jayhawks.
Few college basketball players took greater strides in improving their game over the last two seasons than UCLA point guard Russell Westbrook.
Many of the draft pundits have been saying that the 2008 draft features no greater high-risk-high-reward type of player than center DeAndre Jordan.
It was a banner year for D.J. Augustin. He won the 2008 Bob Cousy Award as the nation's top point guard, following in the footsteps of NBA stars Jameer Nelson (St. Joseph's, 2004), Raymond Felton (North Carolina, 2005) and Acie Law (Texas A&M).
On Tuesday night in Secaucus, N.J., the Knicks learned their NBA Draft Lottery fate, which will see New York make its highest draft pick in 22 years.
Prior to the 2008 NBA Draft lottery, the Knicks had held five lottery picks over the 27-year history of the event. Here's a year-by-year look at past Knicks lottery positions and the players selected.
The 2008 NBA Draft Lottery will take place Tuesday night, with the New York Knicks holding a 7.6 percent chance of landing the coveted No. 1 pick in the June 26 draft. The Knicks will be represented at this year's lottery by new Head Coach Mike D'Antoni, who hopes his presence will cause a fortuitous bounce of the ping-pong balls in New York's favor.
Scouts project Anthony Randolph as an ideal NBA forward in an up-tempo offensive scheme, thanks to his remarkable athleticism. A great leaper with a long wingspan, Randolph is known for running the floor exceptionally well, having a tremendous handle for a player his size and understanding how to finish around the rim.
In the long and storied history of Indiana University basketball, no Hoosiers freshman had ever been named to an All-America team. Then along came Eric Gordon.
Standing seven feet tall and weighing 260 pounds, Brook Lopez is not a prototypical big man, although he can play that way. Scouts note that he is extremely athletic for a front-court player and has an uncanny ability to score both inside and out.
A breakthrough freshman year, however, did wonders for Jerryd Bayless' draft potential, and the Wildcats star now figures to be one of the top selections in June's draft.
Just over a month after joining the team as its new President, Basketball Operations, Donnie Walsh named Mike D'Antoni as the 24th head coach in New York Knicks' 62-year history on Tuesday.
In D'Antoni, the Knicks have brought one of basketball's most creative and innovative coaches to one of basketball's greatest stages.
Knicks President, Basketball Operations, Donnie Walsh introduced Mike D’Antoni as the 24th head coach in franchise history Tuesday.
Below is a transcript of the press conference…
New York Knickerbockers President of Basketball Operations Donnie Walsh announced today that Mike D’Antoni has been named the 24th head coach in the franchise’s 62-year history. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
The New York Knicks have agreed in principle with Mike D'Antoni to become the next head coach of the team. A press conference will be scheduled upon the completion of the contract.
Not since LeBron James had there been an incoming college recruit with the amount of press and exposure that O.J. Mayo garnered years before he ever set foot on college hardwood.
Playing what is considered to be the most intellectual position and arguably the most demanding on the court, Memphis freshman point guard Derrick Rose exploded onto the college basketball scene in 2007, leading the Tigers to the NCAA championship game with a remarkable 38-2 record.
One of the most celebrated big men to come out of the college ranks in quite some time, Kansas State's Michael Beasley set the collegiate world on fire as a freshman on his way to establishing himself as a bona fide college basketball superstar.
Knicks President, Basketball Operations, Donnie Walsh addressed the media on Tuesday, April 22 to discuss, amongst other things, his search for the next coach of the New York Knicks.
Below is a transcript of his conference call…
New York Knicks President, Basketball Operations, Donnie Walsh announced Friday that Isiah Thomas has been removed as Head Coach and reassigned within the organization. Thomas will report directly to Walsh.
Below is a transcript of Walsh’s conference call with the media…
The Knicks concluded their season tonight with a hard-fought and exciting 132-123 loss to the Pacers at Conseco Fieldhouse. For whatever reason, Mike Dunleavy loves playing against the Knicks this season, as he followed up two 36-point performances against New York with another extraordinary night.
With disappointment and uncertainty, however, comes hope for a brighter future. And the Knicks are one of many disappointed NBA teams at this time of year, including the Indiana Pacers squad that the Knicks face tonight in their season finale.
In an effort to show their deepest appreciation for their fans and how much they have meant to them in a difficult season, the New York Knicks presented all in attendance an unprecedented offer of free food and non-alcoholic drinks at the final regular-season game at Madison Square Garden on April 14.
Looking to end their season on the highest possible note, the Knicks hung tough with the NBA's best team on Monday night at Madison Square Garden before falling 99-93 to the Boston Celtics.
In their final home game of the season tonight, the Knicks go up against the top team in the NBA. Although New York is coming off a loss on Friday, the Knicks have won three of four and have already taken down the Eastern Conference's No. 2 and 3 teams in that stretch. Boston would seem to be next on the list and a fitting opponent as New York works to end the season on a high note.
Coming off three straight wins, two of them over division champions and top seeds in the Eastern Conference playoff race, the Knicks came up short against the currently eighth seeded Hawks.
Coming off three wins in a row, two over Division champs, the Knicks host the Atlanta Hawks in The Garden on Friday night.
Before the Knicks beat the Bobcats at The Garden on Wednesday, President, Basketball Operations Donnie Walsh met with the media. The following is a transcript of his press conference.
For the third game in a row, the Knicks jumped out to an early lead and kept their foot on the gas, withstanding a late charge to beat the Bobcats 109-107 on Wednesday night at The Garden.
With two resounding victories in a row, both over division champions, the Knicks are riding a wave of confidence. Tonight, New York hosts the Charlotte Bobcats in the second of back-to-back games for both teams, with both coming off a win.
Two nights after taking down the Southeast Division Champion Orlando Magic in The Garden, the Knicks went into Detroit and outplayed the Central Division champion Detroit Pistons in their own house on Tuesday.
After a rousing home victory that saw the Knicks take down the Southeast Division Champions at home, the team travels to Detroit to take on another Division champ in the Pistons. At 55-21 overall and 31-6 at home, the Pistons represent a tough test for New York, but the Knicks come into Detroit confident in the wake of a big win.
Patrick Ewing, one of the greatest Knicks to ever hit the hardwood, has been selected for induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in early September.
Wilson Chandler and Zach Randolph led New York early, and Nate Robinson late, as the Knicks refused to lose on Sunday, maintaining the lead or getting it back each time the Magic made a run for the victory.
After a difficult road trip and coming off a loss to the New Orleans Hornets on Friday, the Knicks come home to The Garden on Sunday to what is always a difficult task -- a matchup with Dwight Howard and the Orlando Magic.
A resilient Knicks team put a scare into the best in the NBA's Western Conference on Friday night, shooting 55 percent from the field, but in the end, they were too shorthanded to pull out a victory, falling to the Hornets 118-110 in a hard-fought affair.
The Knicks are in New Orleans tonight to take on the best of the West. After a tough loss to Memphis, New York has an even stiffer challenge ahead, as the Knicks face a young, talented and sizzling hot Hornets team. Despite their record this season, the Knicks have shown an ability to play with anyone in the league on any given night, as New York has proven with wins over Denver, Utah and Cleveland this season.
Just under two weeks ago, the Memphis Grizzlies came into Madison Square Garden, put up 69 points in the first half, and ran away for the win. On Wednesday night in Memphis, the Grizzlies did it again, scoring 74 in the opening half and cruising to a 130-114 victory over the Knicks at the FedEx Forum.
After a difficult overtime loss in Milwaukee, the Knicks travel to Memphis tonight where they will attempt to avenge their home loss to the Grizzlies two weeks ago -- a game in which Mike Miller and Rudy Gay were simply unstoppable, enabling Memphis to steal a victory at The Garden.
One of the brightest minds in the NBA became the face of the New York Knicks on Wednesday as Donnie Walsh was introduced as the team's new President of Basketball Operations.
James L. Dolan, chairman of Madison Square Garden and president and chief executive officer of Cablevision Systems Corporation, today announced that Donnie Walsh has been named president, basketball operations of the New York Knickerbockers, in charge of all basketball operations.
After a fourth quarter filled with excitement and with each team trading runs, the Milwaukee Bucks took control in overtime for a 119-115 win over the Knicks on Tuesday night at the Bradley Center.
The Knicks visit Milwaukee's Bradley Center to face the Bucks tonight in what promises to be a hard-fought battle between two young squads. Although the season has been a disappointment for the Bucks, Milwaukee does play relatively well at home, so New York will have to be up for the challenge.
The Knicks fell to the Hawks in Atlanta on Sunday afternoon, 114-109 as the home team continues to streak toward the playoffs despite a star performance from Jamal Crawford. For three quarters, the Knicks hung tough with the young, athletic and apparently playoff-bound Hawks, but the final 12 minutes saw New York ultimately fall to Atlanta’s dangerous and balanced scoring attack.
Coming off a tough loss at Toronto, the Knicks are in Atlanta to face the Hawks at 4 p.m. this afternoon. While the Knicks are fighting for pride, the Hawks are clinging to the last spot in the Eastern Conference playoff race, giving today's matchup one that promises high energy and excitement.
The Knicks were in Toronto on Friday night, facing a team fighting for essential playoff positioning. With the Raptors in rare form and New York playing without Zach Randolph, Toronto was able to hold off the Knicks for a 103-95 win at the Air Canada Centre
After a thrilling, overtime win at home over the visiting Heat, the Knicks travel to Toronto to take on the Raptors on Friday night in another game that gives New York an opportunity to play a spoiler's role in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
With both teams showcasing their youth in Wednesday night's matchup between the Knicks and Miami Heat at The Garden, New York's fans were treated to a game filled with wild energy and intensity. Better yet, the Knicks crowd was treated to a hard-fought battle with the best possible ending – a 103-96 New York victory in overtime.
After a tough loss to the cross-river rival Nets on Monday night, the Knicks are back at The Garden to take on the visiting Miami Heat tonight, looking to gain a win against a longtime Eastern Conference rival.
The New York Knickerbockers have announced FDNY Rescue Paramedics Marco Girao and Juan Henriquez as the winners of the Sweetwater Clifton "City Spirit" Award for the month of March.
The Knicks fell to the Nets 106-91 on Monday night at The Garden, as New York had the misfortune of running into a team desperately fighting for its playoff life. With so many injuries and their youth getting so many minutes, the Knicks could not match the Nets' intensity.
The Knicks' cross-river rivals, the New Jersey Nets, will be at Madison Square Garden tonight, playing a must-win game. Down by a game and a half in the Eastern Conference playoff race, the Nets will have a lot of fight in them tonight when they face their local rivals, who have owned them in 2007-08.
After a tough loss against Memphis Friday night, the Knicks fell 114-93 to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday in the second game of back-to-back contests. Committed to playing their youth, New York ran into another talented young team, one that was incredibly hot from the field, and the Knicks could not get out of Minnesota a win despite having six players score in double digits.
Fresh off a tough loss to Memphis at The Garden on Friday night, the Knicks travel to Minnesota to take on the 17-51 Timberwolves. After a long trip and playing on the second of back-to-back nights, the Knicks will trot out a young lineup of their own against the young and rebuilding T-Wolves and look to steal a win on the road.
The Knicks fell to Memphis 120-106 on Friday night at The Garden, as Mike Miller and Rudy Gay combined for 58 points to lead the Grizzlies past a Knicks team with five players score in double-digits. Miller's big night, and the speed and hot-shooting of the Grizzlies proved to be the difference.
When the Knicks host the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night at The Garden, fans can expect a game that will likely showcase lots of young, up-and-coming talent.
Although the color of both teams' uniforms was different, Mike Dunleavy's dominance remained the same, as he matched his career-high of 36 points, first reached in December at The Garden, to help the Pacers take down the Knicks 110-98 at Conseco Fieldhouse.
After a difficult loss against Atlanta last night at The Garden, the Knicks travel to Indianapolis to take on the Pacers. The Knicks are fighting hard but are also focusing on seeing what they have in every member of their roster, while the Pacers are clawing their way in a fight towards the post-season.
The Knicks fell to the Atlanta Hawks 109-98 on Sunday night at Madison Square Garden, although the final score hardly reflects the competitiveness of the game.
The Knicks host the Atlanta Hawks Sunday at 6:00pm in a matchup of two young teams looking to finish the season with a surge. At 26-38, Atlanta is tied for ninth in the race for the second season, a half game behind the Nets for the final playoff spot in the East.
The Knicks held their biggest fund-raising event of the season on March 13, as the entire team and coaching staff participated in "Knicks Bowl 9" presented by Bud Light.
Ending their slide in style, the Knicks went down to Miami on Wednesday night, grabbed firm hold of the lead in the third quarter and led all the way to the final buzzer in a 91-88 victory at American Airlines Arena.
The result of a long trip out west and a matchup with Dirk Nowitzki and Jason Kidd was a 108-79 loss marked by Dallas' extraordinary speed and New York's impressive fight.
After a difficult homestand in which the Knicks had a chance to win all four of their games against some of the best teams in the NBA -- only to lose in the final minutes -- they are in Dallas tonight to take on the Mavericks at American Airlines Arena.
The Knicks fell 120-114 to the Portland Trailblazers in overtime on Saturday night, despite an electric performance that saw Nate Robinson score a career-high and Knicks season-high 45 points.
After suffering a frustrating four-point loss to one of the NBA's best teams on Friday night, the Knicks go right back to work at the The Garden tonight, hosting the Portland Trail Blazers.
The Knicks fell 101-97 to the visiting Pistons on Friday night, as Detroit, the No. 2 team in the Eastern Conference, survived New York's furious comeback attempt from a nine-point fourth quarter deficit. The Knicks, who made it a two-point game with less than 30 seconds remaining, played with passion and energy, but they could not overcome Tayshaun Prince and the Pistons at MSG.
At 44-17 and holding first place in the NBA Eastern Conference's Central Division, the Pistons are one of the toughest opponents the Knicks could possibly face at this point in the season.
LeBron James' 50 points and a late three-point barrage by the Cavs gave Cleveland a 119-105 victory at MSG on Wednesday.
Coming off a tough loss to Chris Paul and the New Orleans Hornets on Monday, the Knicks host another NBA MVP candidate tonight in LeBron James and his 34-26 Cavaliers.
Knicks fan favorite David Lee took the time to answer your questions regarding his three-year NBA career, his inspirations, and everything else on his fans' minds.
A shorthanded Knicks team fell to the New Orleans Hornets 100-88 on Monday night in a spirited back-and-forth affair that saw 25 lead changes and 11 tied scores. In the closing moments of the fourth quarter, Hornets star Chris Paul took over and led his team to a victory, although the game was much closer than the final score suggests.
The Knicks return home to The Garden after a tough loss to Orlando for a four-game homestand, which begins tonight against New Orleans. At 39-18 and third in the Western Conference, the Hornets have established themselves as among the elite in the league and a serious title contender and pose a real challenge for the Knicks.
Coming into Saturday night's game against the Magic in Orlando, the Knicks understood that they would be in for a difficult matchup against a division-leading team featuring superstar Dwight Howard. When Zach Randolph, who banged up his ankle Friday night in Atlanta, tested the injury before the game and determined that he could not play, New York knew it could be in for a very long night.
On Friday night, the Knicks fell to the host Atlanta Hawks in a tough, back-and-forth game filled with tension and high energy. Tonight, as they visit the Orlando Magic, the Knicks face the difficult task of getting up to play a difficult opponent on the second of back-to-back nights.
On Friday night in Atlanta, the Knicks had their chances in a back-and-forth game against the Hawks, but in the end New York could not pull out the victory and fell to Atlanta, 99-93 at Philips Arena. The game was close for all 48 minutes, which featured 26 lead changes and 14 tie scores.
Coming off a dominating victory at home over the Bobcats on Wednesday, the Knicks are in Atlanta to face the Hawks tonight. Although they are feeling confident after such a rousing win at Madison Square Garden, the Knicks understand that the Hawks will pose a difficult test.
Nearly 1,200 fans, including Knicks players Jamal Crawford, Nate Robinson and Malik Rose and Knicks Alumni Earl Monroe and John Starks, packed the Manhattan Center on Tuesday night to watch the finals of the Knicks Poetry Slam.
In their first home game since the night Jamal Crawford scored 43 points and Zach Randolph added 26, the Knicks didn't need any individual heroics as they played a complete team game and routed the Charlotte Bobcats 113-89 on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden.
The Knicks are at home to face the visiting Charlotte Bobcats tonight, as New York looks to build on its recent success and get a win at The Garden.
The New York Knicks culminate its Celebration of Black History Month, presented by Amtrak, by announcing it will make a $10,000 donation to support the United Negro College Fund (UNCF).
After an exciting comeback win on Friday night against the Raptors, the Knicks traveled to Toronto with thoughts of a home-and-home sweep, but Sunday night brought a very different result, as New York fell 115-92 to a Raptors team led by a red-hot Andrea Bargnani.
On Friday night in The Garden, Jamal Crawford and Zach Randolph put on a show and led the Knicks to victory over Toronto. On Sunday, New York looks for a repeat performance, as they travel to Canada to finish up a home-and-home series against the Raptors.
The Knicks' roller-coaster 2007-08 season has had its share of ups and downs, but one constant has been this team's grit and determination. On Friday night, that refuse-to-lose mindset took hold, and the Knicks fought back from a 14-point, second-quarter deficit to topple the visiting Toronto Raptors, 103-99 behind remarkable performances from Jamal Crawford and Zach Randolph.
After a road trip that saw the Knicks play very well up until their loss to Philadelphia on Wednesday night, New York returned home and will face the Toronto Raptors at The Garden tonight.
New York was unable to follow up its impressive win over Washington by winning again in Philadelphia on Wednesday night, as the Sixers took down the Knicks 124-84 in the Wachovia Center.
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