Misfortune of varying degrees forced the Knicks to revamp their starting lineup and their mind-set, and to push aside several days worth of tough emotions Wednesday. The evening ended with their first good feelings of the week.
Vince Carter could not stop a jump shot by Jamal Crawford Wednesday night at the Izod Center.
The Knicks rallied around Jamal Crawford and Zach Randolph, fought off a late charge by the Nets and left the Izod Center with a 100-93 victory — their first road victory in eight games this season.
Crawford scored a season-high 29 points, including a key 3-pointer down the stretch, to help hold off the Nets (9-10) — who seemed to miss Jason Kidd more than the Knicks (6-11) missed Stephon Marbury and Eddy Curry.
Marbury spent another day with family members, mourning the death of his father, Donald. Curry turned his left ankle during the morning shoot-around and was scratched 90 minutes before tip-off. (...)
