November 26, 2012
NBA on TNT Special
7pm ET
@
Barclays Center
the N.Y. KNICKS aka Manhattan Knicks vs the Brooklyn NETS Game Preview
Who would have though first of all that the Knicks vs Nets would have come in a top the Atlantic Division with Both Teams playing extremely well in the Month of November. The Knicks come in running on all Cylinders with a New Look and Playing Bully of MSG..'Melo Anthony. Seeing 'Melo commit to playing Defense and hitting the Glass is a rarity. Both of them seem to be an integral part of Melo's Game and the Knicks have fed off of that and ran out to a 9-3 Record.
2012 Pick Up PG Ray Felton had been a God Send and who needs LINsanity when the Knicks have "Everybody Loves Raymond of MSG". J-Kidd, Kurt Thomas, the CAMBYman, and Sheed have all been stabilizing Factors on and off the Court for the Knicks and they are a Team right now that believes and is playing like they belong in the June 2K13 "Fight for Larry" Conversation. And just think PF Stat and Combo G 21 SHUMPstreet aren't active right now due to Injuries. Then Knicks when its all said and done might have a Plethora of Riches moving towards Winning Time.
The Nets under The "General" Coach Avery Johnson have played around expectations as they have found an Offensive Force in the Middle in Brooks Lopez. The Nets are still led by Point God in Half Point/Half Sniper Deron Williams and he has been leading the Nets on Most Night in every Category from Points and Assists. 2012 Pick Up Joe Johnson has also given the Nets another Go-to-Guy down the Stretch and they are a Tough Cover on the Floor when Johnson is heavily involved. Vets like Stackhouse, CJ Watson, Kris Humphries, and Gerald Wallace round out the Core of the New Nets of Brooklyn has a Home Team.
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With 'Melo averaging right at 25 per the Nets know Tonight he is going to try to establish himself as the "King of New York" by his Lonesome. Something tells me if the Nets shut off other Knicks Water they will be more than Happy to see 'Melo do his Circus Act. The Nets will have SF Gerald Wallace on 'Melo for most of the Game with possibly Joe Johnson.
The Nets will come with a more Balanced Attack but make No Mistake about it the Knicks are firmly aware of the Capability of D-Will and JJ going Off and carrying the Nets. The Knicks must keep D-Will from penetrating the Lane and also off the Arc. JJ will Post-Up and also take you off the bounce and both are equally effective seeing the Floor with the pass.
In the Paint Lopez will have his work cut out with the "Landlord of MSG" Tyson Chandler. Where Lopez is effective is with his Set Shot from Mid-Range Extended. If the Knicks can keep him out of the Paint they would love to see him have Target Practice out there. Can the Knicks on the other Hand get anything in the Paint from anyone?
Glass Work, Transition Defense, guarding the Arc, and disciplined Half Court Defense is essential to the Team trying to get the W Tonight. And when the Game slows down who can Execute and get Stops as it will be a Playoff Atmosphere Guaranteed.
Must See TV and the Place to be in Gotham City Tonight and its in the Burroughs as Brooklyn Burroughs Mayor Marty Markowitz stated," As of November 5th 2012 the Knicks will be known as the Manhattan Knicks"...thats a Shot and Rivalry don't start until Both Teams Win at a High Level. Well with that being said both Teams need Larry in their Trophy Case.
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