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November 2, 2004 -- The Knicks begin the 2004-05 season tomorrow night in Minnesota, kicking off a grueling early schedule that will be a little like learning to swim in the deep end of the pool. Five of their first eight games will be on the road, where they have not played well in the past, and against some of the elite powers in the NBA universe.
"They're anxious," coach Lenny Wilkens said of his team.