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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