Content Tagged "Hornets"

Why Knicks Fans Should Be Glad Chris Paul Will Likely Remain a Hornet in 2010

: Uncategorized : Written by John Kenney : 07-28-2010

While I love the idea of getting Paul, if we have to sacrifice everything to get him, including our young prospects and the ability to acquire Carmelo, I just don’t think it is worth it. The most successful franchises in the leagues don’t make that deal, because they understand that erasing your ability to win a title in the process of becoming very good just isn’t worth it. If, however, the Knicks, Anthony, Paul, and the Hornets can all make it through this season, each biding their time until the opportune moment, the dynasty of the New York 3 can still happen. Here’s how.

Some Plays Count: Gallo & Lee

: Uncategorized : Written by Mike Kurylo : 11-05-2009

In the Knicks win against the Hornets, Danilo Gallinari & David Lee had some nice chemistry going. The pair hooked up 3 times for easy buckets, and to the naked eye they appeared to be veterans that had played together for years. Although Gallo had an off-night with regards to shooting (2-9, pts) he racked up 5 assists, and helped the team’s spacing on the floor. The below video shows the three plays in which Gallo fed Lee. In the first, Gallo’s hot outside shooting allows him to head fake his defender on the perimeter. He drives to the hoop, …continue reading

Some Plays Count: Who Is Hurting the Knicks Offense?

: Uncategorized : Written by Mike Kurylo : 11-04-2009

Whose lack of a jump shot is allowing opponents to sag on cutters and screens? The answer may not be the obvious choice.

Knicks 117 Hornets 111

: Uncategorized : Written by Mike Kurylo : 11-03-2009

The fourth’s times the charm, as the Knicks finally win their first game this season. New York never fell behind by 20+, as they did in each of their first three games, and pulled away in the fourth quarter outscoring New Orleans 40-30 in the final frame. The team was led by David Lee (28 points on 17 shots, with 8 rebs & 3 ast) and Larry Hughes (20 points on 13 shots). This was Hughes’ second strong game in a row, after it was thought that he might not even make the rotation. Although his stats weren’t impressive, Danilo …continue reading