Knicks Vs. Spurs 2/17 Re-Cap

If I could sum up last nights Knicks game in one word it would have to be, amazing. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 112-107 in thrilling overtime fashion. The Garden was just like the old winning times, it was packed and there were celebrities all around. This was their first game back after the all-star break and they returned on the right note with a huge win against the Spurs. Nate Robinson put on a show all game and it sparked his entire team to play well. David Lee also had another double double, which he has been doing all season. The Knicks played great, however; the Spurs could have won this game. At the end of regulation David Lee fouled out. At the start of overtime the Spurs should have taken advantage of this by giving Tim Duncan the ball most of the time on offense. They did not and that is the key reason why they lost this game when they were so close. This was hands down the Knicks best win all season, they hung with one of the best teams in the league all game and then they put them away in overtime to get the win. From now on there are no more excuses about how the team is learning a new system under coach D’Antoni because they proved to me last night that they can play hard and effectively. After last night I was thinking to myself how come they couldn’t play this way every game. Then I realized that they are an average team, at best and average players do not consistently play great every night. Look at a team such as the Spurs, they are a veteran team, as this loss affected them record wise but not emotionally. They realize as veterans that they did not play way but they will come back next game and beat their opponent. You cannot teach players how to mature, that just takes time but once that happens the NBA should watch out because the Knicks will be a force in the Eastern Conference. With that said, last nights game was great and it showed signs that the Knicks have it in them to win. This year is not looking too good playoff wise but next year if they play hard good things will happen.

Daniel Weberman

NYchalktalk.com