New York Knicks: Erasing An Era

[VincentB]

This is my first dynasty that I will be posting on OS, and I will be doing something a little different. I purchased the text sim, Fast Break Pro Basketball 3 that was released last week, and I have thoroughly enjoyed the historical database.

With that being said, I have decided to take control of the New York Knicks as their new General Manager, beginning at the start the 2003-04 NBA season with each team having their post trade-deadline roster. I chose the Knicks because they are a rebuilding project, and I would like to erase those terrible years that they had prior to 2010-11. All of the player contracts are accurate and league wide changes, such as: salary cap inflation, changes in the length of one's contract and the introduction of the Charlotte Bobcats will take place accordingly.

Hopefully I can make this enjoyable.

[JazzMan]

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Consider me interested. I like new things.

[VincentB]

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Last season was rough for both New York Knick fans and players. The team finished with an overall record of 37-45, good enough for a 5th place tie with the Wizards in the Atlantic Division. Record wise, only the Miami Heat fared worse.

Defensively, the Knicks were near the bottom of the league, as they ranked 23rd out of 29 teams in overall defense. While they let go of two injury riddled forwards in Keith Van Horn and Antonio McDyess, they have managed to add a defensive-minded center and one of the league's best shot blockers in Dikembe Mutombo as well as two-time All Star, Stephon Marbury, stretch four Tim Thomas and veteran swingman Penny Hardaway. This gives the Knicks a potential starting lineup of:

PG - Stephon Marbury
SG - Allen Houston
SF - Penny Hardaway
PF - Tim Thomas
C - Dikembe Mutombo

Along with the revamped roster, the Knicks also relieved 4 year general manager, Scott Layden of his managerial duties and hired a 29 year-old, graduate of Columbia University in the city of New York, Drew Reid. To go with an associates degree in economics, Reid has an immense basketball mind. He has been a lifelong fan of the NBA and his number one goal while he is GM is to build a winner.

In a statement released by the New York Post, Reid was quoted stating the following: "I was elated when I got the call telling me that I was offered the position of the New York Knicks general manager. They were my favorite team as a child because of their proud, storied history. Unfortunately, the recent moves that the franchise both made and failed to make weren't sitting well with the fans. My goal is to make this team a championship contender year in and year out and the only way to make that possible is by winning games. We are currently over the cap limit by about $16 million, so the first order of business is to get that taken care of. Once we are on the positive side financially, I will assess our situation as a team and go from there."

New York Knicks Depth Chart - 2003
	STARTER	2ND	3RD	4TH
PG	Stephon Marbury	Frank Williams	Anfernee Hardaway	Moochie Norris
SG	Allen Houston	Anfernee Hardaway	DerMarr Johnson	Shandon Anderson
SF	Anfernee Hardaway	DerMarr Johnson	Tim Thomas	Shandon Anderson
PF	Tim Thomas	Kurt Thomas	Mike Sweetney	Vin Baker
C	Dikembe Mutombo	Mike Sweetney	Vin Baker	Nazr Mohammed

[VincentB]

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This offseason has been a fruitful one indeed. With the influx of talent entering the league; headlined by 18 year-old, Akron native, LeBron James, the NBA landscape has undergone a major transformation. Expectations are at an all-time high in Cleveland, but it seems as though they will have to be patient. Be prepared to see the Nets, Pistons, Lakers and Kings playing late into the season.

Eastern Conference Predictions - Atlantic Division

1. New Jersey Nets - Jason Kidd will benefit tremendously from having Alonzo Mouring at center. Look for Kenyon Martin and Richard Jefferson to provide Kidd with plenty of highlight dunks this season.



2. Orlando Magic - The Orlando Magic will be led by swingman Tracy McGrady. New coach Doc Rivers has a solid team with McGrady, Juwan Howard and impressive second year man, Drew Gooden. Expect McGrady to lead this team to the postseason and earn MVP type numbers.



3. Philadelphia 76ers - They have one of the most exciting players in the league in Allen Iverson. Luckily for him, he will not have to carry the team by himself this season. The 76ers have acquired Glenn Robinson to help AI put points on the board.



4. Boston Celtics - Paul Pierce will score at an efficient clip but don't expect the Celtics to reach the playoffs. They're lacking in too many key areas and the loss of Antoine Walker doesn't help.



5. Washington Wizards - The addition of Gilbert Arenas will definitely pay off for the Wizards, but not in the win column this year. On the plus side, they are a relatively young bunch and they will only get better with experience.



6. Miami Heat - Caron Butler, Lamar Odom and Dwyane Wade is a solid nucleus going forward but like the Wizards, they need more time. Combined, they have five years of NBA experience.



7. New York Knicks - Stephon Marbury and Allen Houston will be fun to watch, but the team will probably have a poor season. It's safe to say that the new general manager, Drew Reid has his work cut out for him.

[VincentB]

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Eastern Conference Predictions - Central Division

1. Detroit Pistons - Larry Brown is the new head coach on a team loaded with talent. Billups, Hamilton and Rasheed Wallace will handle the scoring, while Ben Wallace will provide a defensive anchor in the middle.



2. Indiana Pacers - Reggie Miller is the best player to ever wear a Pacer uniform, but Jermaine O'Neal has quickly established himself as one of the best big men in the league. Last season he averaged 20 points and 10 rebounds along with over 2.5 blocks per contest. The scary thing about it is that he's only 25 years old.



3. New Orleans Hornets - First year Hornets coach Tim Floyd is excited about the team that he has this year. They have a solid mix of athletic youth and veteran leadership, with Baron Davis, Jamal Mashburn, David West, Jamaal Magloire, Steve Smith and Darrell Armstrong. A second round playoff visit is not out of the question.



4. Toronto Raptors - Vince Carter hasn't been able to consistently stay on the floor for the past two seasons. Last year he averaged 20 ppg on 46% shooting, as well as 4 rebounds, but he only played in 43 games. If he can stay healthy he could lead a solid team consisting of Donyell marshall, Jalen Rose, Morris Peterson and rookie forward Chris Bosh deep into the playoffs.



5. Cleveland Cavaliers - If LeBron James lives up to the hype, Cleveland could sneak into the playoffs as the 8th seed. LeBron, Carlos Boozer and Zydrunaus Ilgauskas should form a formidable frontcourt.



6. Milwaukee Bucks - Gone is the 20 point scoring trio of Ray Allen, Glenn Robinson and Sam Cassell. Enter versatile forward, Keith Van Horn and the ultra-quick T.J. Ford to go with sharpshooting 4th year man Michael Redd. While their backcourt is solid, they lack bigs.



7. Chicago Bulls - Scottie Pippen returns to Chicago to play with Tyson Chandler, Jamal Crawford, Kirk Hinrich and Eddy Curry. Pippen's veteran leadership and defensive intensity will be good for the youngsters, but they will be picking in the lottery next year. On the flip side, the future looks bright.



8. Atlanta Hawks - Stephen Jackson showed improvement last season and Jason Terry and Wesley Person are decent scorers, but the fans in Atlanta desperately need a franchise player.

[VincentB]

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Western Conference Predictions - Midwest Division

1. Minnesota Timberwolves - I think it's safe to say that Minnesota will have some success in the playoffs this year. Kevin Garnett will lead a team full of solid veterans from top to bottom.



2. Dallas Mavericks - Like the Timberwolves the Mavericks are an extremely talented bunch and I only expect them to get better throughout the course of the season. The addition of Antoine Walker puts them right up there with the best of the west.



3. San Antonio Spurs - Tim Duncan will not have David Robinson by his side this year, but Duncan will probably make another run at the MVP award. If Radaslav Nesterovic can continue to improve as well as Tony Parker and Manu Ginobli the Spurs will be fine.



4. Houston Rockets - Yao Ming will only improve this season and the backcourt scoring of Steve Francis and Cuttino Mobley should lead to a playoff birth.



5. Memphis Grizzlies - This team is another young team that can be scary good in a few years. Pau Gasol is one of the league's best young big men and Shane Battier, Mike Miller, Bonzi Wells, Stromile Swift and Jason Williams provide depth and other scoring options. If they were in the Eastern Conference they would be a middle of the road playoff team, but the West is too tough.



6. Denver Nuggets - Carmelo Anthony will have the green light from the get-go in Denver. Wins will probably be tough to come by this season, but Anthony has a great chance at winning Rookie Of The Year.



7. Utah Jazz - Gone are Stockton, Malone and those playoff runs. Andrei Kirilenko is a nice piece going forward but there isn't much to look forward to this season in Salt Lake City.

[VincentB]

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Western Conference Predictions - Pacific Division

1. Los Angeles Lakers - With four players who have proved that they can win solo, the Lakers have put together a super team with the addition of Gary Payton and Karl Malone. If Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal put their differences aside, look for this team to make a run at the Chicago Bulls' record for wins in a season.



2. Sacramento Kings - The addition of Brad Miller will only make the Kings stronger, as they are perhaps the only team that stands in the way of the Lakers returning to the top. Their matchup in the Western Conference Finals should be another classic.



3. Phoenix Suns - Amare Stoudemire and Sean Marion lead a Suns team that would be a threat to make a deep playoff run if they were in the Eastern Conference, but the West is too competitive from top to bottom.



4. Seattle Supersonics - Ray Allen has been one of the most consistent players in the league for the duration of his career. Rashard Lewis has taken great steps forward in the last few seasons, but they don't have the depth to make a serious run at the playoffs.



5. Los Angeles Clippers - Elton Brand averaged 18 points 11 rebounds and 2.5 blocks per game last season, but it didn't equate to many wins. This year won't be much different.



6. Golden State Warriors - The Warriors lack the leadership that the top teams have. Jason Richardson and Troy Murphy look like solid players, but it takes more than a couple of young scorers to win consistently.



7. Portland Trailblazers - This year loos like it will be rough. The departure of Rasheed Wallace has left the team with a core of Damon Stoudamire, Shareef Abdur-Rahim and Dale Davis. The team is very high on Zach Randolph, but he's still young and learning.

NBA Finals Prediction
Kings over Nets

MVP: Tracy McGrady

All-League Team
PG: Jason Kidd (Nets)
SG: Tracy McGrady (Magic)
SF: LeBron James (Cavaliers)
PF: Kevin Garnett (Timberwolves)
C: Tim Duncan (Spurs)

All-Rookie Team
PG: T.J. Ford (Bucks)
SG: Carmelo Anthony (Nuggets)
SF: LeBron James (Cavaliers)
PF: Chris Bosh (Raptors)
C: Chris Kaman (Clippers)

[VincentB]

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Matchup Preview *|* October 21, 2003
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Denver Nuggets (0-0, 0-0 Away)		New York Knicks (0-0, 0-0 Home)
Projected Starters Andre Miller Point Guard Stephon Marbury Voshon Lenard Shooting Guard Allan Houston Carmelo Anthony Small Forward Anfernee Hardaway Nene Hilario Power Forward Tim Thomas Marcus Camby Center Dikembe Mutombo Injury Report Game Notes First preseaon game

The New York Knicks will open up the 2003 preseason against rookie Carmelo Anthony and the Denver Nuggets. Coach Lenny Wilkins will use the preseason as a measuring stick, as he is still not certain in his rotation. In a statement released by the press, he stated that: "We had a solid training camp, but we are still trying to gel on the offensive end of the floor. We know that the offense will primarily run through Marbury and Houston, but everything else is still up in the air."

[VincentB]

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Denver Nuggets at New York Knicks
Oct 21, 2003	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
Denver (1-0)	23	32	27	18	100
New York (0-1)	29	19	26	12	86

Denver Nuggets
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
Andre Miller	30	4-7	0-0	4-6	5	6	5	0	2	12
Jon Barry	35	7-17	1-6	0-0	0	3	2	0	0	15
Carmelo Anthony	44	9-20	3-6	6-6	8	3	2	1	1	27
Ryan Bowen	31	5-10	0-2	1-2	3	3	3	1	2	11
Marcus Camby	36	6-8	0-1	2-2	13	2	0	4	2	14
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
Earl Boykins	18	0-5	0-3	4-4	1	3	0	0	1	4
Chris Anderson	12	0-0	0-0	0-0	3	0	0	1	2	0
Nene Hilario	17	3-5	0-0	1-2	2	0	1	3	0	7
Voshon Lenard	17	3-7	1-3	3-3	1	0	1	1	0	10
Francisco Elson	-- DID NOT PLAY --
Michael Doleac	-- DID NOT PLAY --
Jeff Trepagnier	-- DID NOT PLAY --
TEAM TOTALS		37-79	5-21	21-25	36	20	14	11	10	100

New York Knicks
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
Stephon Marbury	38	8-14	1-2	4-4	3	2	0	0	6	21
Allan Houston	42	7-22	5-10	2-2	5	0	1	0	1	21
Anfernee Hardaway	32	0-5	0-0	0-0	5	5	3	0	3	0
Tim Thomas	22	2-8	0-2	6-6	7	1	0	0	2	10
Dikembe Mutombo	31	1-4	0-0	0-0	4	0	0	3	1	2
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
Kurt Thomas	25	7-12	0-0	0-0	4	3	0	3	2	14
Mike Sweetney	18	1-3	0-0	1-2	1	2	0	0	1	3
DerMarr Johnson	22	2-3	2-3	0-0	7	1	0	0	0	6
Frank Williams	9	1-3	1-3	6-6	0	0	0	0	1	9
Shandon Anderson	1	0-0	0-0	0-0	0	0	0	0	1	0
Vin Baker	-- DID NOT PLAY --
Nazr Mohammed	-- DID NOT PLAY --
TEAM TOTALS		29-74	9-20	19-20	36	14	4	6	22	86

Carmelo put on a dominant performance in his first action on the NBA hardwood. Of course, it was just a preseason game, but if this is a glimpse of what's to come, Nuggets fans have to be thrilled. After the game Knicks guard, Allan Houston had this to say: "He's already a very good player. The maturity is there and he's a solid scorer. He hit some big shots for them tonight." The Knicks hope to put this loss behind them as they travel to Los Angeles to play the 1-0 Lakers tomorrow night.

[VincentB]

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Matchup Preview *|* October 22, 2003
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New York Knicks (0-1, Away)		Los Angeles Lakers (1-0, Home)
Stats Comparison 86 Points Per Game 99 39.2% Field Goal % 44.6% 95.0% Free Throw % 73.5% 45.0% 3-Point % 47.1% 36 Rebounds 43 6 Blocks 4 4 Steals 5 22 Turnovers 14 100 PPG Allowed 79 Projected Starters Stephon Marbury Point Guard Derek Fisher Allan Houston Shooting Guard Gary Payton Anfernee Hardaway Small Forward Kobe Bryant Tim Thomas Power Forward Karl Malone Dikembe Mutombo Center Shaquille O'Neal Injury Report Game Notes Second preseaon game.

In their last game, the Knicks were extremely sloppy with the basketball. They turned it over 22 times, which led to plenty of leak-outs and fast break buckets for the Nuggets. In order for New York to be successful today they have to take care of the basketball, score efficiently and contain Shaquille O'Neal; which is obviously easier said than done.

In the Lakers 99-79 win last night against the Clippers, Shaq finished with 25 points, 16 rebounds, 7 assists and 3 blocks. The Knicks frontcourt will definitely have their hands full.

[VincentB]

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New York Knicks at Los Angeles Lakers
Oct 22, 2003	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
New York (0-2)	11	30	15	16	72
Los Angeles (2-0)	21	29	25	23	98

New York Knicks
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
Stephon Marbury	34	11-20	2-9	3-4	5	3	1	0	3	27
Allan Houston	33	3-12	1-5	0-0	4	2	0	0	2	7
Anfernee Hardaway	20	3-4	0-0	0-0	4	2	0	0	2	6
Tim Thomas	26	2-7	0-3	0-0	3	4	1	0	1	4
Dikembe Mutombo	25	3-6	0-0	0-0	9	0	0	0	1	6
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
Kurt Thomas	22	3-10	0-0	2-2	8	0	0	0	1	8
Mike Sweetney	16	2-4	0-0	0-0	5	2	0	1	2	4
DerMarr Johnson	32	2-10	0-2	2-2	6	0	2	0	2	6
Frank Williams	14	1-4	0-0	0-0	1	0	0	0	1	2
Shandon Anderson	11	0-0	0-0	2-2	0	0	0	1	3	2
Nazr Mohammed	6	0-3	0-0	0-2	2	0	0	0	0	0
Vin Baker	1	0-0	0-0	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	0
TEAM TOTALS		30-80	3-19	9-12	47	13	4	2	15	72

Los Angeles Lakers
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
Derek Fisher	36	1-10	0-3	3-5	6	5	0	0	3	5
Gary Payton	32	1-4	0-0	1-2	7	5	2	1	1	3
Kobe Bryant	40	12-24	3-5	6-7	2	3	5	2	1	33
Karl Malone	31	5-11	0-0	0-0	6	2	0	0	0	10
Shaquille O'Neal	32	5-11	0-0	9-12	14	2	0	0	4	19
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
Devean George	23	2-3	2-2	2-2	2	0	0	0	0	8
Jamal Sampson	16	2-5	0-0	3-4	2	0	0	0	0	7
Kareem Rush	19	3-6	1-2	1-2	3	1	0	1	0	8
Rick Fox	9	2-2	1-1	0-0	2	0	1	0	0	5
Bryon Russell	2	0-0	0-0	0-0	1	0	0	0	0	0
Brian Cook	-- DID NOT PLAY --
Slava Medvedenko	-- DID NOT PLAY --
TEAM TOTALS		33-76	7-13	25-34	45	18	8	4	9	98

Just as the experts predicted, the Lakers are running like a well-oiled machine, and it's only October. The Lakers beat the Knicks in dominant fashion, 98-72. After the game, coach Wilkins had nothing but positives about the Lakers: "They're definitely a dominant team. It will be tough for opposing squads to match up against them. Shaq and Kobe were at their best tonight and we struggled to score. We need to work out these kinks before our next matchup."

[VincentB]

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Matchup Preview *|* October 23, 2003
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New York Knicks (0-2, 0-1 Away)		Los Angeles Clippers (0-1, 0-1 Home)
Stats Comparison 79.0 Points Per Game 79.0 .383 Field Goal % .400 .875 Free Throw % 1.000 .308 3-Point % .238 41.5 Rebounds 40.0 4.0 Blocks 4.0 4.0 Steals 9.0 18.5 Turnovers 19.9 99.0 PPG Allowed 99.0 Projected Starters Stephon Marbury Point Guard Keyon Dooling Allan Houston Shooting Guard Marko Jaric DerMarr Johnson Small Forward Corey Maggette Tim Thomas Power Forward Elton Brand Dikembe Mutombo Center Chris Kaman Injury Report Game Notes Third preseason game.

Knicks coach, Lenny Wilkins has decided to start 3rd year swingman DerMarr Johnson in place of Anfernee Hardaway when the Knicks face the Clippers on Friday night. "Throughout the first two games, Penny hasn't produced in the manner in which we've expected him to, especially on the defensive end of the floor. In a matchup with the Clippers, we will be going up against another athletic wing who can make plays in Corey Maggette. I feel as though DerMarr will do a better job with that matchup." - Lenny Wilkins

[VincentB]

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New York Knicks at Los Angeles Clippers
Oct 24, 2003	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
New York (0-3)	23	28	20	17	88
Los Angeles (1-1)	30	31	26	21	108

New York Knicks
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
Stephon Marbury	37	3-14	0-5	2-2	1	10	2	0	3	8
Allan Houston	35	9-16	3-3	4-4	6	1	0	0	3	25
DerMarr Johnson	23	1-5	1-3	0-0	2	2	1	0	0	3
Tim Thomas	18	3-6	1-2	0-2	1	0	0	0	1	7
Dikembe Mutombo	29	8-12	0-0	2-2	8	0	0	2	3	18
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
Kurt Thomas	27	3-5	0-0	0-0	6	1	2	2	1	6
Anfernee Hardaway	33	2-13	1-5	0-0	2	3	0	0	0	5
Mike Sweetney	22	5-10	0-0	2-2	5	3	0	0	0	12
Frank Williams	11	1-1	0-0	0-0	0	0	0	0	1	2
Shandon Anderson	5	1-2	0-0	0-0	0	1	0	0	0	2
Vin Baker	1	0-0	0-0	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Nazr Mohammed	-- DID NOT PLAY --
TEAM TOTALS		36-84	6-18	10-12	32	20	5	4	13	88

Los Angeles Clippers
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
Keyon Dooling	31	7-16	0-3	0-0	7	1	2	0	3	14
Corey Maggette	35	6-11	1-1	11-12	9	3	1	1	2	24
Marko Jaric	31	3-8	0-2	0-0	3	5	3	0	2	6
Elton Brand	36	8-11	0-0	7-8	8	4	0	3	2	23
Chris Kaman	26	6-7	0-0	0-0	4	0	1	0	0	12
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
Matt Barnes	24	3-4	2-2	0-0	6	1	1	1	1	8
Predrag Drobnjak	22	4-8	0-0	3-4	3	2	0	0	1	11
Eddie House	17	1-6	0-3	0-0	2	1	0	0	1	2
Doug Overton	13	3-5	0-0	0-0	0	3	1	0	0	6
Glen Rice	4	1-1	0-0	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	2
Melvin Ely	1	0-0	0-0	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Olden Polynice	-- DID NOT PLAY --
TEAM TOTALS		42-77	3-11	21-24	42	20	9	5	12	108

Corey Maggette and Elton Brand were both very effective putting the ball through the hoop on Friday night. New York didn't have any answers for either of them, so they fell in love with the three ball and it didn't pay off (6-18). I know it's just the preseason, but they should at least be competitive; they've been beaten by an average of 20 points through three games so far. They have a chance to right the ship tomorrow night in New Orleans as they face the 0-3 Hornets.

[VincentB]

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Matchup Preview *|* October 25, 2003
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New York Knicks (0-3, 0-2 Away)		New Orleans Hornets (0-3, 0-2 Home)
Stats Comparison 82.0 Points Per Game 100.0 .399 Field Goal % .466 .864 Free Throw % .667 .316 3-Point % .361 38.3 Rebounds 42.7 4.0 Blocks 3.7 4.3 Steals 8.7 16.7 Turnovers 15.3 102.0 PPG Allowed 111.0 Projected Starters Stephon Marbury Point Guard Baron Davis Allan Houston Shooting Guard Darrell Armstrong DerMarr Johnson Small Forward Jamal Mashburn Tim Thomas Power Forward P.J. Brown Dikembe Mutombo Center Jamaal Magloire Injury Report Game Notes Fourth preseason game.

After last night's 20 point loss to the Clippers, coach Wilkins decided to change things up a bit. "We weren't shooting the deep ball well as a unit, so we have decided to tone those down and focus on getting to the bucket more, in hopes of limiting long rebounds and fast break opportunities for our opponents. With our personell, it is important for us to get into a rhythm and we have yet to do that in our first three preseason games. This subtle change in strategy should help us get on track." - Lenny Wilkins

[VincentB]

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New York Knicks at New Orleans Hornets
Oct 25, 2003	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
New York (1-3)	36	30	23	20	109
New Orleans (0-4)	27	16	32	24	99

New York Knicks
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
Stephon Marbury	41	8-20	3-6	0-0	2	9	0	1	6	19
Allan Houston	41	11-22	4-8	4-4	5	3	2	0	0	30
DerMarr Johnson	27	5-6	0-1	0-0	6	1	1	0	2	10
Tim Thomas	5-10	1-3	1-2	2	3	0	0	1	0	12
Dikembe Mutombo	30	4-6	0-0	2-2	10	1	0	1	3	10
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
Kurt Thomas	23	2-5	0-0	4-6	6	0	0	2	0	8
Anfernee Hardaway	26	5-6	1-2	3-3	1	2	1	0	0	14
Mike Sweetney	18	2-3	0-0	2-2	4	1	0	2	1	6
Frank Williams	7	0-0	0-0	0-0	0	1	0	0	0	0
Shandon Anderson	1	0-0	0-0	0-0	1	0	0	0	0	0
Vin Baker	-- DID NOT PLAY --
Nazr Mohammed	-- DID NOT PLAY --
TEAM TOTALS		42-78	9-20	16-19	37	21	4	7	12	109

New Orleans Hornets
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
Darrell Armstrong	28	6-9	2-3	0-0	2	2	1	0	2	14
Baron Davis	39	6-16	1-6	3-4	3	8	3	0	2	16
Jamal Mashburn	38	12-19	2-4	1-2	2	2	2	0	0	27
P.J. Brown	34	8-12	0-0	0-0	5	1	0	0	2	16
Jamaal Magloire	30	4-12	0-0	2-2	8	3	0	1	2	10
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
Steve Smith	20	2-3	2-3	0-0	2	2	1	0	2	6
Robert Traylor	31	4-8	0-0	0-0	7	3	2	1	1	8
Tierre Brown	20	1-5	0-1	0-0	1	4	0	0	0	2
David West	-- DID NOT PLAY --
Shammond Williams	-- DID NOT PLAY --
Stacey Augmon	-- DID NOT PLAY --
George Lynch	-- DID NOT PLAY --
TEAM TOTALS		43-84	7-17	6-8	31	27	8	2	9	99

After three blowout losses, the Knicks got on track with a big victory in New Orleans. Allan Houston finished the first quarter with 16 of New York's 36 points and ended up with 30 for the game. Houston spoke with the media afterward: "It's a relief, that's for sure. We were sluggish in our first three games, but tonight everything clicked. If Steph and I can carry the load on the offensive end and have everyone chip in defensively we will win a few games this year."