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1/12/2011
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via Associated Press
Amare Stoudemire had 23 points and eight rebounds, Raymond Felton added 17 points and 14 assists, and New York beat the Portland Trail Blazers 100-86 on Tuesday.
The Knicks (22-15) held Portland to 34.5 percent shooting, and the Blazers took themselves out of the game with poor shots down the stretch.
"Our defense was great," Felton said. "Our defense is what fueled our offense tonight, and that's what allowed us to win this game."
Ronny Turiaf had a season-high 19 points and tied a season best with 10 rebounds for the Knicks, who improved to 12-8 away from home, surpassing their road win total from last season. Wilson Chandler added 17 points. Stoudemire has scored at least 20 in 22 straight games.
LaMarcus Aldridge had 19 points and 10 rebounds for the Blazers. Rudy Fernandez scored 12 of his 18 in the first half, while Andre Miller had 14 points and Nicolas Batum 13.
Portland had an eight-game home winning streak snapped in an overtime loss to Miami on Sunday. The Blazers looked as though they had not recovered, falling behind by 12 in the first half and wilting after briefly taking a third-quarter lead.
"I thought we looked mentally fatigued," Portland coach Nate McMillan said. "We were just a step slow in everything we did."
Portland led 57-56 in the third on a layup by Wesley Matthews, but Chandler nailed a 3-pointer to regain the lead for the Knicks. Bill Walker hit a 3 to put them up 71-62, and they led by nine going into the final quarter.
Portland got within 81-76, but Stoudemire hit two free throws and Chandler silenced the Rose Garden crowd with an alley-oop slam that ended the comeback threat. The Blazers were just 4-of-18 on 3-pointers. There were no easy baskets.
"I'd say we are getting it," New York coach Mike D'Antoni said about his team's defense. "The key is that players are buying into it and trying to get better at it."
The 6-foot-10 Turiaf started in place of injured Danilo Gallinari and scored in double digits for only the third time this season. He held his ground against Portland big man Joel Przybilla, keeping Przybilla and Marcus Camby out of the lane to open up opportunities for Stoudemire. Turiaf also had three assists and three steals.
Aldridge and Stoudemire renewed a rivalry that gained notice when the two clashed in the first round of the playoffs last season when Stoudemire was with Phoenix. Stoudemire averaged 20.5 points during that series, which the Suns won, while Aldridge averaged 19.
Stoudemire got the best of the matchup early on Tuesday. Aldridge picked up three fouls in the first half and played just 7 minutes. Without him, Portland struggled, shooting just 36 percent in the half while New York shot 55 percent.
Stoudemire had 13 points by halftime, and the Knicks led by as many as 12 in the second quarter.
"We just didn't make shots," Aldridge said. "I tried to force the issue going to the basket, took some shots that probably couldn't go in, but I didn't want to just take jump shots over and over. It was tough."
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Knicks vs Trailblazers 1/11/11 Recap
Tags highlights, knicks, trailblazersvia Associated Press
Amare Stoudemire had 23 points and eight rebounds, Raymond Felton added 17 points and 14 assists, and New York beat the Portland Trail Blazers 100-86 on Tuesday.
The Knicks (22-15) held Portland to 34.5 percent shooting, and the Blazers took themselves out of the game with poor shots down the stretch.
"Our defense was great," Felton said. "Our defense is what fueled our offense tonight, and that's what allowed us to win this game."
Ronny Turiaf had a season-high 19 points and tied a season best with 10 rebounds for the Knicks, who improved to 12-8 away from home, surpassing their road win total from last season. Wilson Chandler added 17 points. Stoudemire has scored at least 20 in 22 straight games.
LaMarcus Aldridge had 19 points and 10 rebounds for the Blazers. Rudy Fernandez scored 12 of his 18 in the first half, while Andre Miller had 14 points and Nicolas Batum 13.
Portland had an eight-game home winning streak snapped in an overtime loss to Miami on Sunday. The Blazers looked as though they had not recovered, falling behind by 12 in the first half and wilting after briefly taking a third-quarter lead.
"I thought we looked mentally fatigued," Portland coach Nate McMillan said. "We were just a step slow in everything we did."
Portland led 57-56 in the third on a layup by Wesley Matthews, but Chandler nailed a 3-pointer to regain the lead for the Knicks. Bill Walker hit a 3 to put them up 71-62, and they led by nine going into the final quarter.
Portland got within 81-76, but Stoudemire hit two free throws and Chandler silenced the Rose Garden crowd with an alley-oop slam that ended the comeback threat. The Blazers were just 4-of-18 on 3-pointers. There were no easy baskets.
"I'd say we are getting it," New York coach Mike D'Antoni said about his team's defense. "The key is that players are buying into it and trying to get better at it."
The 6-foot-10 Turiaf started in place of injured Danilo Gallinari and scored in double digits for only the third time this season. He held his ground against Portland big man Joel Przybilla, keeping Przybilla and Marcus Camby out of the lane to open up opportunities for Stoudemire. Turiaf also had three assists and three steals.
Aldridge and Stoudemire renewed a rivalry that gained notice when the two clashed in the first round of the playoffs last season when Stoudemire was with Phoenix. Stoudemire averaged 20.5 points during that series, which the Suns won, while Aldridge averaged 19.
Stoudemire got the best of the matchup early on Tuesday. Aldridge picked up three fouls in the first half and played just 7 minutes. Without him, Portland struggled, shooting just 36 percent in the half while New York shot 55 percent.
Stoudemire had 13 points by halftime, and the Knicks led by as many as 12 in the second quarter.
"We just didn't make shots," Aldridge said. "I tried to force the issue going to the basket, took some shots that probably couldn't go in, but I didn't want to just take jump shots over and over. It was tough."
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1/03/2011
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On paper(or internet nowadays) December's schedule looked very tough for the Knicks but January may be the real measuring stick for this team. The Knicks will be hosting a few home games against the NBA's elite(Miami, San Antonio) and will have a tough road schedule. Primarily in the West with the Lakers, Thunder, Trailblazers, Spurs, Jazz, and Rockets. These teams have a combined 77 and 27 home records, Spurs are the best of the bunch at 19 and 2.
Recent history has told us that the Knicks can win in the west, breaking out of a 3 & 8 slump. They went on to win three straight in the west beating the Kings, Warriors, and Clippers. Unfortunately for the Knicks they will only play one of these teams this trip(Kings). They got a jump on the January schedule beating the Pacers yesterday(1/2/11) 98 to 92. These next 14 games could be the turning point of the Knicks season, there currently the 6th seed in the East and need to stay in the playoff hunt come All-Star break.
First up is the Spurs tomorrow night at MSG: Here's Tony Parker Post Practice Interview 1/2/11
Knicks January Preview
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On paper(or internet nowadays) December's schedule looked very tough for the Knicks but January may be the real measuring stick for this team. The Knicks will be hosting a few home games against the NBA's elite(Miami, San Antonio) and will have a tough road schedule. Primarily in the West with the Lakers, Thunder, Trailblazers, Spurs, Jazz, and Rockets. These teams have a combined 77 and 27 home records, Spurs are the best of the bunch at 19 and 2.
Recent history has told us that the Knicks can win in the west, breaking out of a 3 & 8 slump. They went on to win three straight in the west beating the Kings, Warriors, and Clippers. Unfortunately for the Knicks they will only play one of these teams this trip(Kings). They got a jump on the January schedule beating the Pacers yesterday(1/2/11) 98 to 92. These next 14 games could be the turning point of the Knicks season, there currently the 6th seed in the East and need to stay in the playoff hunt come All-Star break.
First up is the Spurs tomorrow night at MSG: Here's Tony Parker Post Practice Interview 1/2/11
10/31/2010
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Knicks' 2010-2011 Home Opener / Highlights
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8/19/2010
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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP)—The agent for Rudy Fernandez(notes) says the Trail Blazers swingman does not want to return to the NBA.
Agent Andy Miller told several media outlets that Fernandez wants to play in Europe and is willing to sit out for the next two seasons, the time left on his contract with the Blazers.
Blazers general manager Rich Cho says the team has looked at several possible deals involving the Spaniard, but none of them have made sense for Portland.
Fernandez, a fan favorite, has been unhappy about his playing time. Known for his 3-point shot and energy off the bench, he averaged 8.1 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2 assists last season but missed 20 games with injuries.
Miller could not immediately be reached by The Associated Press.
Agent: Blazers swingman Fernandez won’t return
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Agent Andy Miller told several media outlets that Fernandez wants to play in Europe and is willing to sit out for the next two seasons, the time left on his contract with the Blazers.
Blazers general manager Rich Cho says the team has looked at several possible deals involving the Spaniard, but none of them have made sense for Portland.
Fernandez, a fan favorite, has been unhappy about his playing time. Known for his 3-point shot and energy off the bench, he averaged 8.1 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2 assists last season but missed 20 games with injuries.
Miller could not immediately be reached by The Associated Press.
Maybe if he were in NY he woulda changed his thoughts....just a thought
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