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Knicks Morning News (Wednesday, May 30 2012)

May 30th, 2012 by | @KnickerBlogger | Comments | Permalink |

  • [New York Times] Game 2: Spurs 120, Thunder 111: N.B.A. Playoffs: Spurs Defeat Thunder in Game 2 (Wed, 30 May 2012 07:30:08 GMT)
    With Tony Parker’s 34 points leading the way, the Spurs extended their winning streak to 20 games as they took a 2-0 lead in their series with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

  • [New York Times] On Pro Basketball: Harvey Araton: Small Markets Thrive in N.B.A. (Wed, 30 May 2012 05:20:11 GMT)
    The Western Conference finalists show how smartly run teams can thrive in small markets. And then there’s the Knicks.

  • [New York Times] Ray Allen’s Ankle and Shot for Celtics Are Ailing (Wed, 30 May 2012 06:30:08 GMT)
    Hampered by bone spurs in his ankle, Ray Allen of the Celtics is struggling in the N.B.A. playoffs.

  • [New York Times] Nets Need Lottery Luck Just to Draft in First Round (Wed, 30 May 2012 03:45:16 GMT)
    The Nets’ first-round draft pick will be forwarded to Portland unless they land one of the top three picks in the N.B.A. draft lottery on Wednesday night in Manhattan.

  • [New York Times] With 2 Picks, Hornets Eagerly Await Lottery Fate (Wed, 30 May 2012 09:11:58 GMT)
    There finally could be some good news for Hornets who suffered through a miserable season as part of the fallout from the Chris Paul trade.

  • [New York Times] Parker Leads Spurs to 2-0 Series Lead (Wed, 30 May 2012 08:23:56 GMT)
    Tony Parker and the San Antonio Spurs are making this look way too easy.

  • [New York Times] Spurs Silence Thunder to Notch 20th Straight Win (Wed, 30 May 2012 05:55:12 GMT)
    The San Antonio Spurs continued their perfect run in the playoffs, marching to a record-breaking 20th straight win as they fended off Oklahoma City Thunder 120-111 to take firm control of the Western Conference Finals.

  • [New York Times] Durant, Westbrook Can’t Rescue Thunder in Game 2 (Wed, 30 May 2012 06:21:04 GMT)
    The Oklahoma City Thunder finally found a way to slow down the San Antonio Spurs. It still wasn’t enough to beat them.

  • [New York Times] Vinny Del Negro to Return as Clippers Coach (Wed, 30 May 2012 00:03:55 GMT)
    Vinny Del Negro will be back as coach of the Los Angeles Clippers next season.

  • [New York Times] Bobcats Hope Draft Lottery Answers a Cry for Help (Wed, 30 May 2012 00:56:52 GMT)
    After the worst season in NBA history, the Charlotte Bobcats could use a player such as Anthony Davis.

  • [New York Newsday] Hearing soon on Lin, Novak 'Bird rights' (Wed, 30 May 2012 00:07:09 EDT)
    The hearing to determine whether the Knicks can re-sign Jeremy Lin and Steve Novak without using any of their exceptions will be two weeks from Wednesday.

  • [New York Post] Lin-Novak hearing set (Wed, 30 May 2012 03:40:37 -0500)
    The arbitration hearing to restore Larry Bird rights to Knicks free agents Jeremy Lin and Steve Novak will be staged June 13, according to an NBA source. It is a very important date for the Knicks’ free-agent future as a victory would be a major coup.
    If the Players Association…

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    2 Responses to “Knicks Morning News (Wednesday, May 30 2012)”

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      er says:
      May 30, 2012 at 12:23 pm

      I think last night shows why some ppl think KD is only slightly better than melo. At key times he cant even get the ball let alone get a shot off…he was invisible in the 4th

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      TelegraphedPass says:
      May 30, 2012 at 2:11 pm

      er: I think last night shows why some ppl think KD is only slightly better than melo. At key times he cant even get the ball let alone get a shot off…he was invisible in the 4th

      Those people are insane, and I’m often in defense of Melo. Durant is like George Gervin good, except a better shooter and defender. Short of injury, Durant has a shot at ranking amonst the best wing scorers of all time. That’s unreal.