If the Knicks are going to turn this thing around it might as well happen against the Phoenix Suns, the league's best (as long as Nash is playing) team. After all, it wouldn't have been much fun--and way too obvious--to break the slump with a win over the lowly Bucks last Sunday.
--The Best vs. What We've Got: Tonight Steph, three weeks removed from dubbing himself the best point guard in the league, will go up against Steve Nash, the guy who everyone else thinks is the best point guard in the league. Now, we all know that Steph is stronger and will be able to get into the paint (for that floater that is quickly becoming his signature shot), but if he really wants to prove anything to anyone the Knicks need to beat Nash's Suns.
--The Speed of Light: For all of Isiah's talk about putting together an athletic team, the Knicks plodding style will need some fast-forwarding to keep pace with Phoenix. Herb Williams should start Trevor Ariza regardless of Tim Thomas' status because he is the only man on the roster that is consistently quick and explosive.
--The Cold Chill of Defeat: Everyone at the game tonight will get a free ski cap courtesy of Met Life, and I bet it will be way better than the useless crap they were handing out before the Rockets game.
--DEEFENSE: Herb says this team will put a greater emphasis on defense while he is patrolling the sidelines.....well, let's see how they handle the Suns who are currently the league's most prolific offense with about 108 per.
--Terrible Two's: What kind of production will the Knicks get from the 2 guard spot tonight (when they will probably need to score more than usual)? Will Houston sit? Can Crawford improve upon the criminal 28% that he's been shooting since returning from turf toe?
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