Mr. J
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Anyway, Rasheed is as versatile as they come. He can play all front court positions, and with his long arms and the way he shoots, it is almost impossible to block his shots. What Kurt Thomas can?t forget his Wallace?s range. He can shoot the 3 and when left open is a dagger to the opposition. He also has some nice foot work in the post. Isiah was supposed to get him, but obviously the trade didn?t work out. When Marbury penetrates the Wallace/Wallace connection will have to leave someone off their man which could be Kurt and his midrange jumper. Hopefully he?ll have just as good a game or better than what he had in NY against Milwaukee. Our only true captain will have to step up tonight.
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C: Ben Wallace on Nazr Mohammed. Toughie for Nazr. Ben Wallace?s defense is as serious as they come. An average of about 2.5bpg shows defense. He can also kill Mohammed in the rebounding department as well. Nazr needs to show his little range in the paint forcing Ben to play him closer resulting in more room for the Knicks so Marbury, and Crawford can penetrate easily. He also needs to become an intimidator as well. I don?t think he?ll play well because of the defense and his groin. I think we?ll need Baker just hopefully he plays decent as well. He looks lost and confused and it looks like the alchohol did a number on his brain cells. Even look for Bruno to get some minutes! He will give us a perimeter threat and keep Wallace out of the paint. Toughest matchup we have right there.
<font size="3"><font color="DarkOrange">Knicks Bench Summary</font></font>
Alright we don?t have defensive specialist Jamison Brewer however, even better we have a rejuvenated Penny Hardaway on our side who has been thriving with the jumpshot since he returned he?s been averaging around 12 points, and 3 assists. He provides a great spark for us. In addition to Hardaway, we have Sweetney who has been thriving in the little minutes he?s been receiving. He is an absolute threat and now that he developed a little jumper, he should give more trouble. I do see him slightly struggling against the likes of the Wallace?s hopefully he proves me wrong though. Last meeting before Ronald Dupree injured Ariza, he was having a great game. He was producing well for us and showed us flashes of what he will be in years to come. Jerome Williams will be needed as a stopper and any offense he can give us will be a plus.
<font size="3"><font color="Red">Pistons Bench Summary:</font></font>
Pistons possess one of the deepest benches around. Anyone you throw out can produce and well for that matter. They play with a great deal of energy which can?t faze us tonight. The addition of Puerto Rican star Carlos Arroyo gives them an even bigger threat off the bench. The Knicks need to try and contain their bench because the starters are trouble enough.
<div align="center"><font size="4"><font color="Green">Key Matchup:</font></font>
Slowing Down The Motor City General
?Starbury?
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?BBBBillups?
If the Knicks want to win this game, taking out Chauncey Billups will help. Taking Billups out will take away their biggest threat from down town and in addition it can throw Detroit out of its whole offense. Marbury especially needs to play good defense on Billups. If his teammates watches him playing defense it will influence them to play too. Marbury needs to keep the Knicks offense clicking at all times especially since they are playing such a great defensive team. Important matchup between these two and there is no doubt in my mind that it is the official Knicks @ Pistons game thread key matchup!</div>
<font size="4">My Prediction:</font>
The Knicks have been surprising all of this season. They start wining and have the Atlantic up by so many games than all of a sudden they just start losing. Then gradually they start fighting themselves back into everything. They usually come out sharp after the fact they are playing an elite team is acknowledged. I don?t know, but I think we have a chance guys. We just have to come out and play with heart and effort and if we lose we can?t complain because we did our best. The Knicks I think will come out sharp, but as we know, we can?t really old on to leads, but I think we?ll lose this one in a pretty good effort 94-90. We are at war and I need some soldiers. Go out there and fight Knicks!!
<font color="RED"><font size="4">THIS GAME IS AT 7:30 EASTERN TIME!!! </font></font>
C: Ben Wallace on Nazr Mohammed. Toughie for Nazr. Ben Wallace?s defense is as serious as they come. An average of about 2.5bpg shows defense. He can also kill Mohammed in the rebounding department as well. Nazr needs to show his little range in the paint forcing Ben to play him closer resulting in more room for the Knicks so Marbury, and Crawford can penetrate easily. He also needs to become an intimidator as well. I don?t think he?ll play well because of the defense and his groin. I think we?ll need Baker just hopefully he plays decent as well. He looks lost and confused and it looks like the alchohol did a number on his brain cells. Even look for Bruno to get some minutes! He will give us a perimeter threat and keep Wallace out of the paint. Toughest matchup we have right there.
<font size="3"><font color="DarkOrange">Knicks Bench Summary</font></font>
Alright we don?t have defensive specialist Jamison Brewer however, even better we have a rejuvenated Penny Hardaway on our side who has been thriving with the jumpshot since he returned he?s been averaging around 12 points, and 3 assists. He provides a great spark for us. In addition to Hardaway, we have Sweetney who has been thriving in the little minutes he?s been receiving. He is an absolute threat and now that he developed a little jumper, he should give more trouble. I do see him slightly struggling against the likes of the Wallace?s hopefully he proves me wrong though. Last meeting before Ronald Dupree injured Ariza, he was having a great game. He was producing well for us and showed us flashes of what he will be in years to come. Jerome Williams will be needed as a stopper and any offense he can give us will be a plus.
<font size="3"><font color="Red">Pistons Bench Summary:</font></font>
Pistons possess one of the deepest benches around. Anyone you throw out can produce and well for that matter. They play with a great deal of energy which can?t faze us tonight. The addition of Puerto Rican star Carlos Arroyo gives them an even bigger threat off the bench. The Knicks need to try and contain their bench because the starters are trouble enough.
<div align="center"><font size="4"><font color="Green">Key Matchup:</font></font>
Slowing Down The Motor City General
?Starbury?
If the Knicks want to win this game, taking out Chauncey Billups will help. Taking Billups out will take away their biggest threat from down town and in addition it can throw Detroit out of its whole offense. Marbury especially needs to play good defense on Billups. If his teammates watches him playing defense it will influence them to play too. Marbury needs to keep the Knicks offense clicking at all times especially since they are playing such a great defensive team. Important matchup between these two and there is no doubt in my mind that it is the official Knicks @ Pistons game thread key matchup!</div>
<font size="4">My Prediction:</font>
The Knicks have been surprising all of this season. They start wining and have the Atlantic up by so many games than all of a sudden they just start losing. Then gradually they start fighting themselves back into everything. They usually come out sharp after the fact they are playing an elite team is acknowledged. I don?t know, but I think we have a chance guys. We just have to come out and play with heart and effort and if we lose we can?t complain because we did our best. The Knicks I think will come out sharp, but as we know, we can?t really old on to leads, but I think we?ll lose this one in a pretty good effort 94-90. We are at war and I need some soldiers. Go out there and fight Knicks!!
<font color="RED"><font size="4">THIS GAME IS AT 7:30 EASTERN TIME!!! </font></font>
