PLAYERS:
Carmelo Anthony,
Rasheed Wallace,
Jason Kidd,
J.R. Smith,
Tyson Chandler,
Iman Shumpert
TEAMS: New York Knicks, Atlanta Hawks, San Antonio Spurs
TEAMS: New York Knicks, Atlanta Hawks, San Antonio Spurs
As we approach the All-Star break, let’s take a look back at the top highlights from 2012-13, a season we can all agree has been some crazy ride:
2-0 vs. Miami:
The Knicks announced loud and clear that they are the biggest threat to the Heat with two blow-out victories over the defending champs. Their 104-84 and 112-92 wins, the latter minus Carmelo Anthony, is the biggest reason Knick fans believe title aspirations for this season, are for the 1st time in a decade, realistic!
No Place Like Home:
The Knicks 10-game home winning streak to start the season was the best start since the Knicks opened the 1991-92 season 11-0.
Rasheed’s Impact:
Amare’ Stoudemire likes to mention the word “Swag” all the time but it has actually been Rasheed Wallace’s presence on the team that has given the team most of its “Swag” this season. His surprisingly good play and impact was probably the #1 reason the Knicks defense was so good earlier in the season. His “Three to the Dome” celebration after a mad...
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