There are lots of new faces around the NBA, so here's a quick rundown on how they did during their debuts.WinnersMark D'Antoni made a nice debut with the Knicks in leading the squad to victory over the Heat. The biggest story however has to be his benching of both Curry and Marbury sending messages to both that he will not tolerate lack of team play and lack of hustle. If you're a Knicks fan last night has to get you pumped.Jermaine O'Neal made his debut in the Raptors victory over the 76ers after forming exactly the type of twin towers the franchise was hoping for. In 34 minutes he scored 17 points and pulled down 8 boards and dished out 4 assists complimenting Chris Bosh perfectly. Derrick Rose got his pass on during the Bulls opening night victory over the Bucks. In 32 minutes Rose dropped 9 dimes and added 11 points with most coming from the stripe.Crazy Ron made a solid debut in the Rockets drubbing of the Grizzlies. He had 16 points and 3 steals in 40 minute...
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PLAYERS:
Jermaine O`Neal,
Chris Bosh,
Bobby Simmons,
James Posey,
Rudy Fernandez,
Marc Gasol,
Richard Jefferson,
Elton Brand,
T.J. Ford,
Derrick Rose,
Kevin Love,
Mike Miller,
Greg Oden,
Michael Beasley
TEAMS: New York Knicks, Miami Heat, Toronto Raptors, Chicago Bulls, Milwaukee Bucks, Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies, New Jersey Nets, Minnesota Timberwolves, New Orleans Hornets, Golden State Warriors, Indiana Pacers, Detroit Pistons
TEAMS: New York Knicks, Miami Heat, Toronto Raptors, Chicago Bulls, Milwaukee Bucks, Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies, New Jersey Nets, Minnesota Timberwolves, New Orleans Hornets, Golden State Warriors, Indiana Pacers, Detroit Pistons
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