Game Thread: New York Knicks @ Memphis Grizzlies(2015/01/05)

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Injury Report
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New York Knicks
Memphis Grizzlies
Amar?e Stoudemire - Sore Right Knee (OUT)Zach Randolph - Sore right knee (QUEST)
Iman Shumpert -Dislocated Left Shoulder (OUT)Beno Udrih - Left lower leg contusion (QUEST)
Carmelo Anthony - Sore Left Knee (DOUBT)-
Andrea Bargnani - Strained Right Calf (DOUBT)-
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Today in Knicks history
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January 5, 2004Knicks acquire guard Stephon Marbury, guard Anfernee Hardaway and center Cezary Trybanski from Phoenix in exchange for guard Howard Eisley, guard Charlie Ward, forward Antonio McDyess, forward Maciej Lampe, draft rights to guard Milos Vujanic, a 2004 first-round draft choice (traded to Utah, Kirk Snyder) and a future first round draft choice (2010, traded to Utah, Gordon Hayward).

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February 18, 2014New York erased a 13-point second half deficit to take a 90-85 lead with 2:39 left to play only to see the Memphis Grizzles claw their way back, outscoring the Knicks 13-5 in the final two minutes en route to a 98-93 victory at the FedEx Forum. Tim Hardaway Jr. paced the Knicks with 23 points on 7-15 shooting over 24 minutes. Carmelo Anthony posted 22 points and 11 rebounds over 42 minutes for his 19th double-double of the season. Amar?e Stoudemire added 12 points off the bench. Mike Conley led the Grizzlies with 22 points, five rebounds and three assists over 31 minutes. Zach Randolph recorded 13 points and eight rebounds over 34 minutes. Mike Miller added 19 points (5-7 3PT) off the bench.
December 21, 2013Memphis walked into Madison Square Garden and dominated New York inside and out as the Grizzlies defeated the Knicks 95-87 on a Saturday afternoon. Carmelo Anthony led the way with 30 points and seven rebounds over 42 minutes. J.R. Smith and Tim Hardaway Jr. both posted 16 points off the bench. Memphis was led by former Knick, Zach Randolph?s 25 points and 15 rebounds over 38 minutes for a double-double. Tony Allen recorded 19 points over 35 minutes.
 
jzero29

jzero29

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My money is on the Grizz...We appreciate the effort posting game threads...their is almost no hope in rationalizing a victory for the knicks tonight. I am beyond rooting for them...rooting for Lottery now.
 
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tiger0330

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The Griz aren't playing great without Zebo but they don't need him playing the Knicks. Conley is going to feast on Calderon at both ends, quick athletic PGs toy with JC. On any given day any NBA team can beat another but odds are we see the boys tie the franchise record losing streak tonight.
 
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Kiyaman

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The Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed to trade guard Dion Waiters in a deal involving the New York Knicks and Oklahoma City Thunder, according to multiple reports. New York guard J.R. Smith and swingman Iman Shumpert are headed to the Cavs, according to Yahoo Sports. Early reports indicated Thunder guard Reggie Jackson would be on the way to New York, but those were incorrect, according to Steve Popper of The Record.

Waiters, center Alex Kirk and forward Lou Amundson were present for the pregame introductions for Cleveland's game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday, but all left the court area before it tipped off. Kirk and Amundson, along with Oklahoma City's Lance Thomas, are going to the Knicks with a future Cavs second-round pick, according to The Record.

The Cavs officially announced that the trio of players are involved in trade discussions, per Bleacher Report's Ethan Skolnick.

More on this wacky deal as it develops.
 
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htr10

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Kiyaman said:
The Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed to trade guard Dion Waiters in a deal involving the New York Knicks and Oklahoma City Thunder, according to multiple reports. New York guard J.R. Smith and swingman Iman Shumpert are headed to the Cavs, according to Yahoo Sports. Early reports indicated Thunder guard Reggie Jackson would be on the way to New York, but those were incorrect, according to Steve Popper of The Record.

Waiters, center Alex Kirk and forward Lou Amundson were present for the pregame introductions for Cleveland's game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday, but all left the court area before it tipped off. Kirk and Amundson, along with Oklahoma City's Lance Thomas, are going to the Knicks with a future Cavs second-round pick, according to The Record.

The Cavs officially announced that the trio of players are involved in trade discussions, per Bleacher Report's Ethan Skolnick.

More on this wacky deal as it develops.
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Finally, JR Smith is someone else's headache. People said he and his player option for next year were untradeable, but obviously not.
 
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htr10

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Although our offense looks severely overmatched by this Memphis defense, we continue to have around down by about 10. We do not look like a team that could make a run though.
 
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htr10

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Jason Smith and Aldrich the focus of our offense coming out of the half and each with a couple buckets early in the 3rd quarter.
 
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htr10

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The pressure from Memphis finally starting to get to us and the lead is extended to 14 here in the mid 3rd quarter. The lineup of Aldrich, Jason Smith, THJ, Calderon, and Larkin has been playing well together, but just nowhere near enough talent on the court.
 
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htr10

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Calderon with 10 points on 4 of 6 shooting and 6 assists to 2 TOs. All our guards play terrible perimeter defense, so he is not unique in that regard. If PJ can move Calderon's contract he should do it, but he may be one of the few pieces here to stay for next couple years.
 
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tiger0330

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htr10 said:
Calderon with 10 points on 4 of 6 shooting and 6 assists to 2 TOs. All our guards play terrible perimeter defense, so he is not unique in that regard. If PJ can move Calderon's contract he should do it, but he may be one of the few pieces here to stay for next couple years.
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I wonder if Gasol will have any affect on PJ trading Calderon since the two of them are friends? Also it wouldn't surprise me if Calderon demands a trade to get out of NY.
 
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htr10

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Philly beat Cleveland tonight. We did it, fellas! Officially the worst record in the NBA now that Philly also has 5 wins (so does Minnesota) and we have 4 more losses. If the lottery was held today, we'd have the best odds of the number one overall pick (which of course means we wouldn't get it). Truly mission accomplishment in sight for the season that was lottery ball at its finest. Maybe we can even set a record for worst record in NBA history. I sure don't see us winning another game this year.
 
jzero29

jzero29

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htr10 said:
Philly beat Cleveland tonight. We did it, fellas! Officially the worst record in the NBA now that Philly also has 5 wins (so does Minnesota) and we have 4 more losses. If the lottery was held today, we'd have the best odds of the number one overall pick (which of course means we wouldn't get it). Truly mission accomplishment in sight for the season that was lottery ball at its finest. Maybe we can even set a record for worst record in NBA history. I sure don't see us winning another game this year.
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2 of our 5 wins are vs 76ers...we need to loose those games!!!
 
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tiger0330

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htr10 said:
Philly beat Cleveland tonight. We did it, fellas! Officially the worst record in the NBA now that Philly also has 5 wins (so does Minnesota) and we have 4 more losses. If the lottery was held today, we'd have the best odds of the number one overall pick (which of course means we wouldn't get it). Truly mission accomplishment in sight for the season that was lottery ball at its finest. Maybe we can even set a record for worst record in NBA history. I sure don't see us winning another game this year.
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Sad but true the Knicks are probably the worst team in the NBA by far. Might not only set the franchise record losing streak but the NBA all time losing streak as well with what's left after trading JR and Shump. Sure didn't expect a season like this.
 
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paris401

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htr10 said:
People said he and his player option for next year were untradeable, but obviously not.
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certainly that would be me... I stand corrected, and applaud the zen-master... I guess we do indeed need to give him some time b4 grading him..
 
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