Chalmers looked very solid tonight. 17 points, 7 boards, 8 assists, 1 turnover. Wish the Knicks could have traded down to grab him and another prospect. In time, Gallo may pan out, but it looks like Miami may have gotten a steal.

Chalmers did look good, against the Knicks. Just as the Knicks looked good against a weaker team-Miami. The Knicks played no defense, and only won by virute of the fact that Miami played even less defense and has even fewer offensive options.

I cant argue with the assist per turnover ratio Chalmers put up, except to say that it is a product of a team that does not defend passing lanes well, rotates slowly, and has no interior defensive ability.

But I am happy because if the playoff were to start today, the Knicks would be in baby!

I do not understand why Steph did not play. He shot a TS% of over 66% in the preseason and he is at least good enough to play spot minutes. He will not sit out very long before there are problems. He seems to really be trying to behave but he will not sit out quietly for very long. I am really glad Collins played some because he is quite good defensively and I am curious if he calms down and plays solid ball offensively or if this preseason was a fluke for him.

Richardson played very well but I am really worried he is still the starter. I am also bummed Rose is still playing but he did not play in the second half and I do not see him playing once Jeffries comes back, Danillo gets acclemated and Curry gets in better shape so that is not so bad.

I am not at all excited by this game because I am already on record as believing Miami will not win more than 35 games. Even with a healthy Wade, the team has no interior defense, or scoring. Their bench is a non factor, and they rely heavily on three rookies-Chalmer, Beasely, and Spolestra. I dont know of a team coming off a 15 win season that could add 20 wins when they rely on two rookies in the starting unit, have no post options, no bench, and a 35 year old rookie coach. I never understood the Kool-Aid drinkers that saw Miami as a 40+ team. Miami looked just as bad as last season’s team. And they call me crazy?

The Knicks are better than Miami so they should have won this game. Philly will not allow the Knicks to get away with some of the mess they pulled tonight.

For one game at least, we weren’t overmatched in the paint. Philly might bring us back down to Earth on Friday.

Just like preseason, much easier on the eyes, even with the blown lead.

What’s up with Steph?

Minutes
David Lee 35
Eddy Curry 0

Least favorite stat:
Blocked Shots
New York Knicks 0

How did Jamal miss 2 out of 3 free throws…that could have been the loss.

It’s because he’s so “clutch.” He isn’t afraid to have the ball in his hands at the end of a close game.