Pre-Game News and Notes
Knicks vs. Timberwolves: MSG 8pm
The Knicks put out a half-hearted attempt at playing basketball Wednesday night against the Washington Wizards and it resulted in a loss. Against a similarly poor team they must avoid the lapses and effort and bring it to the Timberwolves right from the start. Steve Novak and James White were both added as part of the NBA All-Star Game festivities, taking part in the three point shooting contest and slam dunk competition respectively; before the Knicks can enjoy the break though they still have some business to take care of and it starts in Minnesota tonight.
-Knicks Catch a Break
The Knicks will catch a huge break against the Timberwolves as their best player, power forward Kevin Love, is still dealing with a broken bone in his hand and will not suit up tonight or in the foreseeable future. Love dominates the Knicks when he faces off against them, putting up gaudy rebounding and scoring numbers that rival some of the greatest...
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PLAYERS:
Steve Novak,
James White,
Kevin Love,
Carmelo Anthony,
Andrei Kirilenko,
Derrick Williams,
Mickael Gelabale,
Mike Woodson,
Kyle Singler,
Ricky Rubio,
Steve Nash
TEAMS: New York Knicks, Washington Wizards, Minnesota Timberwolves, Detroit Pistons, Los Angeles Lakers
TEAMS: New York Knicks, Washington Wizards, Minnesota Timberwolves, Detroit Pistons, Los Angeles Lakers
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