New York Knicks(8-8) vs. Portland Trailblazers(12-6) Game Thread
Al Harrington and the Knicks
leads team--->17 points per game, 7 rebounds
vs.
Brandon Roy and the Trailblazers
17th in the NBA --->21.1 points, 5.1 assists
The Knicks are coming off an impressive 13 point win against the Golden State Warriors. It was a big team effort, and everyone was hot from all parts of the floor. The Knicks look to make it two in a row, as the take on the Portland Trailblazers.
The Trailblazers have been red hot. They are currently on a 4 game winning streak and have an 12-6 record, overall. They look to stay hot, as they take on the New York Knicks
Key Matchup:
Al Harrington
vs.
Lamarcus Aldridge
Al Harrington is coming off of a 36 point, 12 rebound performance.
Lamarcus Aldridge is one of the better power forwards in the Western Conference. It will be very interesting to see who comes out on top.
Player Spotlight
David Lee
Lee recorded a career-high 37 points and 21 rebounds against the Warriors,
on Saturday. Most of the damage was done inside, as Lee posted a lot of dunks and lay ups, off of missed shots. He also picked up some key rebounds which stopped the Warrior run, down the stretch.
Prediction: Knicks 112 Trailblazers 111
Starting lineups:
Knicks
PG Duhon
SG Richardson
SF Chandler
PF Harrington
C Lee
Trailblazers
PG Blake
SG Roy
SF Batum
PF Aldridge
C Oden
Video of the day:
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Al Harrington and the Knicks
leads team--->17 points per game, 7 rebounds
vs.
Brandon Roy and the Trailblazers
17th in the NBA --->21.1 points, 5.1 assists
The Knicks are coming off an impressive 13 point win against the Golden State Warriors. It was a big team effort, and everyone was hot from all parts of the floor. The Knicks look to make it two in a row, as the take on the Portland Trailblazers.
The Trailblazers have been red hot. They are currently on a 4 game winning streak and have an 12-6 record, overall. They look to stay hot, as they take on the New York Knicks
Key Matchup:
Al Harrington
vs.
Lamarcus Aldridge
Al Harrington is coming off of a 36 point, 12 rebound performance.
Lamarcus Aldridge is one of the better power forwards in the Western Conference. It will be very interesting to see who comes out on top.
Player Spotlight
David Lee
Lee recorded a career-high 37 points and 21 rebounds against the Warriors,
on Saturday. Most of the damage was done inside, as Lee posted a lot of dunks and lay ups, off of missed shots. He also picked up some key rebounds which stopped the Warrior run, down the stretch.
Prediction: Knicks 112 Trailblazers 111
Starting lineups:
Knicks
PG Duhon
SG Richardson
SF Chandler
PF Harrington
C Lee
Trailblazers
PG Blake
SG Roy
SF Batum
PF Aldridge
C Oden
Video of the day:
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