Hartnett: Knicks' Scorching Run Backed By Chandler's All-Effort Defense
Reigning NBA Defensive Player of the Year Tyson Chandler is a big reason why the Knicks have won five straight and sit a half-game behind the Miami Heat.
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Reigning NBA Defensive Player of the Year Tyson Chandler is a big reason why the Knicks have won five straight and sit a half-game behind the Miami Heat.
Tyson Chandler tied a franchise record with his third straight 20-rebound game, Carmelo Anthony scored 27 points, and the New York Knicks beat the Detroit Pistons 99-85 on Monday night for their fifth consecutive victory.
Amar'e Stoudemire sparked a scoring spree and the Knicks blew out the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night.
The Knicks are hosting hundreds of kids from Newtown, Connecticut, their families and teachers.
Knicks coach Mike Woodson wants to know why his team waits until the second half to lock down on defense. If his players would simply start off that strong, winning could be so much easier.
Billy Hunter is being placed on an indefinite leave as executive director of the NBA players association, following a report that was critical of his leadership and urged players to consider his future with the organization.
All those worries can all be swept away. STAT has done something Carmelo Anthony wouldn't be capable of -- he's happy riding in the passenger's seat.
The next five opponents are the Bucks, Kings, Pistons, Wizards and Timberwolves, who have a combined record of 86-137.
The New York Knicks finally got a glimpse of what the front line of Carmelo Anthony, Amare Stoudemire and Tyson Chandler can do hitting on all cylinders, and it was pretty impressive.
No one is advocating Anthony taking 12 three-pointers per game, but the Knicks will be far better off if he is doing a lot more catching and shooting, and a lot less holding, waiting, dribbling, pumping and forcing.
Some have speculated whether Melo's MVP candidacy was fading. On Sunday, he sent a resounding reminder of why he's a genuine contender.
Anthony tied a franchise record with nine 3-pointers to cap a 42-point night and lead the Knicks to a 106-104 victory over the Atlanta.
Atlanta tries to avoid a fifth loss in six games to New York as these clubs square off Sunday for the first time this season.
Jrue Holiday scored a career-high 35 points, Nick Young had 20 and the Philadelphia 76ers cruised to a 97-80 victory over the New York Knicks.
Felton is expected to return Saturday night from a 12-game absence when the Knicks visit the Philadelphia 76ers.
