MSGKnickz33
The Gold Mac
The New York Knicks (12-19) vs The Boston Smelltics (29-5)
Sun. 1/4 at 6:00pm ET on MSG
Sun. 1/4 at 6:00pm ET on MSG
Welcome to the MSGKnickz33 Pregame show, Im your host the Gold Mac 10 and its time to break down Sunday Nights game against the Boston Celtics. The Knicks have struggled recently, dropping 3 of their last 10 games. They dont seem to be consistently bringing the type of effort and energy that it takes to win games. They are now the 4th worst team in the Eastern Conference, and 10th worst in the NBA. The Knicks most recent loss, Friday night against the Pacers, was a bad one that Im sure Mike D'antoni wasn't too happy with. It was a winnable game, the Knicks had the lead late in the 4th but were unable to hold on. It shouldn't had been a close enough game in the 1st place, for the Pacers to have a chance to win. Had the Knicks played with more energy through out the first 3 quarters, they would have had this one.
The Boston Celtics have the best record in the NBA. They get it done with great team defense, unselfish offense, and consistency. Theres alot to learn from a team like the Celtics, its not such a bad thing for a team like the Knicks to play them. Thats how you get better. Teams like the Celtics and the Cavs define what a team is, putting we before I. The Knicks have good timing, or at least better timing then the Washington Wizards did. The Celtics recently lost to the Portland Trail Blazers. They took out their frustration on the Wizards, beating them 108 to 83 on Friday Night.
The Knicks will have to play hard for 48 minutes to win this game. They have no pressure on them. They're playing the best team in the league at their home. The Knicks are expected to lose, if they manage to come away with a win they will recieve great praise from the media and rightfully so. They need to play intense like the Knicks from the 90's. No layups, every shot contested, and stingy defense. They need to believe in themselves, a win for the Knicks in Boston would make many Knicks fans very happy, including myself.
If you were unable to see the Pacers game heres Highlights:
STARTING LINEUPS
The Boston Selltics
pg-Rajon Rambo
sg-Ray Fallen
sf-Paula Pierced
pf-Kevin UnderGarments
C-Kendrip Slurpins
The Boston Selltics
pg-Rajon Rambo
sg-Ray Fallen
sf-Paula Pierced
pf-Kevin UnderGarments
C-Kendrip Slurpins
Backups: Eddie Mouse, Tony Gallon, Leon Powe, Big Baby Davis, Brian Scalaweeny, Gay Pruitt, Stephon Marbury
AND NOW YOUR NEW YORK KNICKS!!!!
AT POINT GUARD CHRIS DUHON
AT SHOOTING GUARD QUENTIN RICHARDSON
AT SMALL FORWARD WILSON CHANDLER
AT POWER FORWARD DAVID LEE
AT CENTER JARED JEFFRIES
BACKUPS: AL HARRINGTON, NATE ROBINSON, TIM THOMAS, ANTHONY ROBERSON, MALIK ROSE, JEROME JAMES
MSG33 PresEnTs the KeY MatChuP: Quentin Richardson vs Jesus Shuttlesworth
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Quentin Richardson
Why did I choose Richardson vs Allen? Because a couple weeks ago Richardson was one of the few Knicks who was able to put up some points against the Celtics in Boston. He scored 29 points and shot 10 for 19, while grabbing 4 rebounds and dishing out 4 assists. His jumpshot was on and the Celtics couldnt do anything about it.
Ray Allen
PPG 17.8
RPG 3.4
APG 2.6
SPG 0.8
BPG 0.1
FG% 0.493
FT% 0.920
3P% 0.399
MPG 35.7
Allen is putting up good numbers but more importantly his team is winning. Hes solidified his spot as one of the best pure shooters to ever play the game. Hes fitting in much better this year in Boston. If he gets going early it could be a long night for the Knicks.
The Official MSG33 Pregame Strategy:
- Defense for 48 Minutes
- Move the ball on offense
- Be ready to score points from the opening tip
- Don't fall for Rondos fakes
- Dont leave shooters open
Player Spotlight
Chris Duhon
Chris Duhon has to do a better job of defending Rajon Rondo. He allowed Rondo to torch him in the previous meeting. Rondo scored 26 points on 12-14 shooting. Most of those points came from uncontested layups. Its a known fact that the Knicks dont have a shot blocker (unless you count Jared Jeffries, who had 4 blocks Friday against Indiana). Duhon has to keep Rambo out of the paint. Rambo cant shoot, so why would someone play up on him? I would give him his space and if he knocks down a couple jumpshots, then maybe I'd guard him tighter but make him prove himself.
Stephon Marbury >> Rondo >> Duhon
Throwback Joint of the Day:
Artist:Nas
Title:Family ft. Mobb Deep
Album:Nastradamus
Year:1999
Download "Family" Here:
09 Family.mp3 - 7.24MB
Knicks upcoming Schedule:
- Tue, Jan 6 @ Oklahoma City 8:00 PM
- Thu, Jan 8 @ Dallas 8:30 PM
- Sat, Jan 10 @ Houston 8:30 PM
- Mon, Jan 12 @ New Orleans 8:00 PM
- Wed, Jan 14 Washington 7:30 PM
Thanks for joining me for my pregame show. And remember to watch the Knicks Sunday night on MSG and Happy Holidays to all!!!!!
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