Jerome Jordan and Jeremy Lin Assigned to D-League

The Knicks have assigned reserves Jerome Jordan and Jeremy Lin to the Erie Bayhawks of the D-League.

Jordan, 25, and Lin, 23, have seen limited minutes in New York and haven't cracked the rotation.

Personally, I like the move. It gives the Knicks some extra roster space and gives Jordan and Lin a chance to showcase their talents and show what their made of. I expect them to thrive in the D-League and help the Bayhawks win some games.

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Melo's 33 Not Enough as Knicks Lose to Magic

The Knicks lost to the Magic 102-93 today at home. They have lost their last 3 games and now have a losing record. Here were the key points of the game:

-Carmelo Anthony had a big night. He scored 33 points to go along with 8 rebounds and 5 assists. He was also 14-16 from the free-throw line, but only made one 3-pointer out of eight attempts.

-Dwight Howard was a non-factor. He only scored 8 points and grabbed only 10 boards. He also committed 6 turnovers and was 2-9 from the free-throw line.

-Ryan Anderson stepped up for Orlando. He scored a career-high 30 points and made seven 3-pointers. Anderson is definitely one of the most underrated players in the NBA right now.

-Josh Harrellson continues to utilize himself very well. His numbers weren't overly significant (8 points, 3-5 field goals, 2-3 three-pointers, 2 rebounds), but definitely helpful.

-When the Knicks were down 96-91 with under two minutes left in the game, Mike D'Antoni had Toney Douglas in at the point. I think he should have put Mike Bibby in instead. It was a two-possession game and Bibby is a better 3-point shooter. Douglas ended up missing his last three shots and I think the game might have ended differently if Bibby was in instead of Douglas.

-The game was tied 83-83 in the 4th quarter. The Magic then went on an 8-0 run and never looked back. Nobody on the Knicks came up in the clutch except for Melo, who scored 6 of the team's last 8 points.

-Jared Jefrries played 25 minutes while Jeremy Lin and Jerome Jordan sat on the bench the whole game. I know D'Antoni likes to keep a smaller rotation, but I really think these guys could help the team win. Lin and Jordan are young and hungry and could make a difference if given the chance. The Knicks have started Douglas, Bibby, and Shumpert at the point and none of them have proved worthy of the starting PG role while Baron Davis is out. Starting Lin at the point would be worth a try and might work.

Just like the last game against the Thunder, I wouldn't worry about this loss. We were up against the D12's Magic who had a better record than us and the Knicks gave it their best effort.

New York plays their next 2 games against the Suns and the Bucks, who both have records that are worse than the Knicks. I expect the team to use these next 2 games to bounce back and get back to winning.

(Photo Courtesy: Yahoo! Sports -
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/gallery/im:urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,ap:20050301:nba,photo,ap-201201161505543385529:1)

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Why Knicks Fans Shouldn't Worry About Loss to Thunder

The Knicks lost to the Thunder last night, 104-92. However, Knicks fans shouldn't be worried for a number of reasons:

-The Knicks were short-handed. Carmelo Anthony was out with an injured ankle and Baron Davis is still out with his back. When you start Bill Walker and 33-year-old Mike Bibby against Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook, it would be a miracle to win.

-The Thunder are the best team in the West right now with a 11-2 record and most of their players are healthy. The Knicks have struggled with injuries and are trying to find themselves. The fact that we lost by only 12 points is actually encouraging.

-The Knicks currently have a 6-6 record. While that may not be what we want, it's early in the season and we can only get better. Also, at least we don't have a losing record.

The Knicks play their next three games against the Magic, the Suns, and then the Bucks. While these games won't be easy, they won't be as hard as playing the Thunder with Melo injured. Plus, the Suns and the Bucks have losing records.

(Photo Courtesy: Newsday "Minus Carmelo, Knicks routed by Thunder" http://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/minus-carmelo-knicks-routed-by-thunder-1.3453253)

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Knicks Lose to Grizzlies 94-83

The Knicks lost tonight to the Grizzlies 94-83, snapping a 4-game winning streak. This was a very sloppy game for the New York and I shall highlight some key factors:

Bad Parts:

-Iman Shumpert was 5 for 20 from the field and set a rookie high in field goal attempts this season. I think he shot way too much and didn't play well at the point guard position. I think he should mostly be played at the 2 spot.

-Carmelo Anthony injured his wrist, then left the game after injuring his ankle in the 3rd quarter.

-I don't get what Tyson Chandler is trying to do on offense (He scored 2 points on 1-3 from the field). He seemed to always stand at the 3-point line or the free-throw line and hold the ball waiting to pass it to someone. Your a center, Tyson, get in the paint!

-Amar'e Stoudemire got into foul trouble early and finished with only 6 points.

-The Knicks' defense didn't work at all and they committed 18 turnovers in the game. They made some downright horrible passes.

Bright Spots:

-Before Melo left the game, he put up 14 points on 6-11 shooting along with 3 rebounds and 2 assists in only 20 minutes. So far this season, I have him as the league's MVP.

-Bill Walker scored 14 points off the bench and shot 4 for 7 from beyond the arc.

-Even though the Grizzlies led by 25 in the 2nd half, the Knicks' second unit picked up the intensity late in the game and cut the lead to 11.

Even though this was a bad loss for the Knicks, they still have a winning record and are currently 7th in the Eastern Conference. They'll play their next game on Saturday on the road against the Thunder.

(Photo Courtesy: Yahoo! Sports - NBA: New York at Memphis - Jan 12, 2012 http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/games/2012011229/gallery/im:urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,ap:20050301:nba,photo,ap-201201121952715355287:1)

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MSG and Time Warner Cable Feud Hurts Knicks Fans

The Knicks are playing the 76ers tonight, but I'm not going to be able to see it. As a matter of fact, I haven't been able to see any Knicks games since 2011 because Time Warner Cable is not brodcasting MSG for the time being.

MSG reportedly wants a 53% pay increase and Time Warner Cable isn't willing to pay them that much. MSG has exclusive coverage of the Knicks and fans of the team who are customers of Time Warner Cable are suffering.

This is where I come in. The Knicks are my favorite team and now I can't watch them unless their games are nationally televised (ABC, ESPN, or TNT) or on YES (exclusive coverage of the Nets). I now can't watch any Knicks games on MSG, or on NBA TV or on NBA League Pass due to contractural restrictions.

This has irked me quite a bit. Before MSG was taken off Time Warner Cable, they aired commercials urging Knicks fans to switch to Dish Network or Directv, but I am staying with Time Warner Cable. They have been good to my family and I for more than ten years now and I think that MSG should get real and accept a lower offer that would probably still end up being a pay increase.

What does this mean for this blog? It means that I probably won't (can't) write a blog post for every Knicks game. But I will cover all the Knicks games I can and publish entries on other Knick-related topics. I plan to introduce some new segments to this blog and I hope that you will like them.

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Knicks Can Only Get Better This Season

The Knicks have lost 3 out of their last 4 games and have a losing record. That sounds pretty bad (it is), but Knicks fans should stay hopeful because it can only get better from here on out. Here are the reasons why:

-Iman Shumpert and Amar'e Stoudemire are coming back. Shumpert hasn't played since Christmas, when he scored 11 points in the season opener and injured his knee. Stoudemire has missed the last 2 games with an injured ankle. These two will rejuvenate the Knicks and make a big impact.

-The Knicks' next game is against the Bobcats. The Bobcats are 1-4 and the New York should use this game to get out of the funk their in.

-Baron Davis will be worth the wait. Davis is a two-time All-Star and can still make a big impact. Remember last year when he was throwing alley-oops to Blake Griffin? He'll be doing that in a few weeks with Tyson Chandler and Amar'e. He should be a big improvement from Toney Douglas.

-The Knicks still have a $2.5 million exception. Whether they use it on Kenyon Martin or Gilbert Arenas, they will improve as a team. Honestly, I don't know which one they should sign. I think they should trade Bill Walker for cap space and try to sign both of them.

UPDATE (Jan. 4, 2011, 11:09 PM): The Knicks lost tonight against the Bobcats 118-110. Come on!

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