Knicksâ Winless Trip Instills a Measure of Confidence
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Losing five games in four states last week probably wrecked whatever chance the Knicks had of making a playoff run, but it did not douse their newly discovered self-esteem.
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Only two days ago, the Miami Heat seemed relaxed and confident as they held a one-game lead in the Eastern Conference finals.
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Jamal Crawford scored 30 points in a game otherwise defined by offensive ineptitude &#151; such as the New York Knicks holding the New Jersey Nets without a basket for 15 minutes &#151; in an 87-79 victory Tuesday night.
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The Knicks were again shaky down the stretch, but this time, they showed a proper amount of composure in the final seconds as they equaled their victory total from last season.
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For Isiah Thomas, the state of Indiana provided a stage to prove his greatness. For Jared Jeffries, it was a place to grow. The Knicks begin the next phase of their season in Indiana on Friday.
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The Knicks were an unmitigated mess. Then they were brilliant. If only the two were reversed, the home crowdÂs anger, frustration and ultimate disappointment might have been eased.
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If the Knicks have not yet found the ability to crush teams at will, they have at least discovered how to win even when their minds wander and their discipline disappears.
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The end of the Detroit Pistons' road trip was almost the worst night in their history. Zach Randolph had 25 points and eight rebounds, and the New York Knicks rolled to an 89-65 victory over the weary Pistons on Sunday night.
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In an era of diminished expectations, Isiah Thomas was rewarded for merely making the Knicks functional again, and fun.
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The Los Angeles Clippers are glad people can finally stop talking about their winless record on the road.
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Hours after seven players were suspended for a fight that spilled into the stands at Madison Square Garden during the weekend, the Denver Nuggets and New York Knicks both posted impressive wins at home.
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Time and indecision became twin enemies of the Knicks on Wednesday night. Down by 4 points with less than 20 seconds to play, Stephon Marbury glanced over his shoulder at the
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&quot;The lid was closed,&quot; said Thomas, who was shooting 30% before last night, when he made four shots in the first quarter and was 6-for-8 overall (15 points) in the Knicks&#39; 110-96 victory over the Clippers.
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Maurice Evans came off the bench to score a career-high 16 points, and the Sacramento Kings kept the New York Knicks wallowing in mediocrity with a 105-98 victory Tuesday night.
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Jamal Crawford scored 30 points, Stephon Marbury had 18 points and 15 assists and Tim Thomas scored 17 to lead the New York Knicks to a 108-102 victory over the visiting Toronto Raptors on Saturday.
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Playing back-to-back nights has been a struggle for the New York Knicks this season, at least until Monday night. The Knicks, taking on an Orlando Magic team coming off a five-day rest
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The Knicks' Stephon Marbury appears convinced of his own standing among N.B.A. point guards.