Found February 11, 2012 on Knicks City: Yardbarker Blogger Network
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Today we get to see a spectacular matchup between two young guards in Rubio and Lin. This matchup will be electric to say the least.

This is a back-to-back for Lin and the Knicks so expect to see a little fatigue. It is clear that the team is building some great chemistry and sometimes this can be enough to carry you to a victory on back end of back-to-back games.

GM Khan, who seemingly covets all players that the Knicks have interest in, has actually put together an exciting young squad that is anchored by LOVE and RUBIO.

I absolutely love Rubio's court vision, passing ability and poise and wish he somehow could've made his way to Knickland. But am thrilled to see Lin blossom into everything I had hoped Rubio could become.

Terrific matchup tonight. While there is potential for a let down (can we really expect to win every game?!!) I do think we will win this one. Our team play on both offense and defense is just so good right now it is hard to imagine us losing.

Prediction: WIN
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