New York Knicks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Game Thread
(11-16) (4-23)
Albert Harrington and the Knicks
---->leads team 19.9 points, 6.6 rebounds
vs.
Al Jefferson and the Timberwolves
---->leads team 22.2 points, 10.3 rebounds, 2 blocks
<META content="OpenOffice.org 2.3 (Win32)" name=GENERATOR><STYLE type=text/css> <!-- @page { size: 8.5in 11in; margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } --> </STYLE>The Knicks are currently on a 4 game losing streak. They have losses against the Suns, Lakers, Bucks, and Celtics. Their record has dropped to 11-16, so they cannot afford to lose tonight against the sub .200 T'Wolves. Al Harrington has played poorly his last 4 games; he really needs to come out strong, if the Knicks want to come out victorious.
<META content="OpenOffice.org 2.3 (Win32)" name=GENERATOR><STYLE type=text/css> <!-- @page { size: 8.5in 11in; margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } --> </STYLE>The Timberwolves are currently in a rebuilding mode. They recently fired their coach, Randy Wittman, and their new coach is Kevin McHale. He is currently trying to find a way to get the team to win games, but they do not seem to be improving. The Timberwolves look to snap their 13 game losing streak against the Knicks.
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT
<META content="OpenOffice.org 2.3 (Win32)" name=GENERATOR><STYLE type=text/css> <!-- @page { size: 8.5in 11in; margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } --> </STYLE>Nate Robinson has really turned it on, since returning from his injury. Here's Robinson's numbers, over the last 4 games:
26 points, 48% fg, 96% FT, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 1.7 steals
Key Matchup:
David Lee
vs.
Al Jefferson
<META content="OpenOffice.org 2.3 (Win32)" name=GENERATOR><STYLE type=text/css> <!-- @page { size: 8.5in 11in; margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } --> </STYLE>David Lee is going to have his hands full tonight, as he takes on the All Star caliber Jefferson. Lee is going to have to front Jefferson, so that he doesn't have the opportunity to post up. Lee's also going to have to execute the pick and roll, if he hopes to contain Jefferson.
Prediction:
Timberwolves 97
Knicks 93
Starting Lineups:
PG Foye
SG Miller
SF Smith
PF Gomes
C Jefferson
PG Duhon
SG Richardson
SF Chandler
PF Harrington
C Lee
Song of the day:
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(11-16) (4-23)
Albert Harrington and the Knicks
---->leads team 19.9 points, 6.6 rebounds
vs.
Al Jefferson and the Timberwolves
---->leads team 22.2 points, 10.3 rebounds, 2 blocks
<META content="OpenOffice.org 2.3 (Win32)" name=GENERATOR><STYLE type=text/css> <!-- @page { size: 8.5in 11in; margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } --> </STYLE>The Knicks are currently on a 4 game losing streak. They have losses against the Suns, Lakers, Bucks, and Celtics. Their record has dropped to 11-16, so they cannot afford to lose tonight against the sub .200 T'Wolves. Al Harrington has played poorly his last 4 games; he really needs to come out strong, if the Knicks want to come out victorious.
<META content="OpenOffice.org 2.3 (Win32)" name=GENERATOR><STYLE type=text/css> <!-- @page { size: 8.5in 11in; margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } --> </STYLE>The Timberwolves are currently in a rebuilding mode. They recently fired their coach, Randy Wittman, and their new coach is Kevin McHale. He is currently trying to find a way to get the team to win games, but they do not seem to be improving. The Timberwolves look to snap their 13 game losing streak against the Knicks.
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT
<META content="OpenOffice.org 2.3 (Win32)" name=GENERATOR><STYLE type=text/css> <!-- @page { size: 8.5in 11in; margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } --> </STYLE>Nate Robinson has really turned it on, since returning from his injury. Here's Robinson's numbers, over the last 4 games:
26 points, 48% fg, 96% FT, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 1.7 steals
Key Matchup:
David Lee
vs.
Al Jefferson
<META content="OpenOffice.org 2.3 (Win32)" name=GENERATOR><STYLE type=text/css> <!-- @page { size: 8.5in 11in; margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } --> </STYLE>David Lee is going to have his hands full tonight, as he takes on the All Star caliber Jefferson. Lee is going to have to front Jefferson, so that he doesn't have the opportunity to post up. Lee's also going to have to execute the pick and roll, if he hopes to contain Jefferson.
Prediction:
Timberwolves 97
Knicks 93
Starting Lineups:
PG Foye
SG Miller
SF Smith
PF Gomes
C Jefferson
PG Duhon
SG Richardson
SF Chandler
PF Harrington
C Lee
Song of the day:
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<embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/JbpEgQvfw0A&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></OBJECT>[/youtube]</P>
Remember to tune in @ 7:30 P.M. EST for Friday night's game