Ok after years of the Knicks being one of the sorriest teams in the NBA. The 100 million dollar contract that solidified Amar'e Stoudemire this summer has definitely paid off in a massive way for the New York Knicks organization. The man was a beast on the hardwood tonight. He made 39 points tonight against the Boston Celtics who had an eleven game winning streak on the line. Although Stoudemire still averages 30+ points per game, his teams eight game winning streak had the rest of the team playing with an intensity that not only matched his but makes for good basketball.
The significance of this game and the confidence it still brings to the Knicks is something that even a lost of 118-116 against the Celtics can't even overshadow. The Boston Celtics have arguably one of the best teams. Yet the Knicks gave them a run for their money and the thought that this New Yorks Knicks team was a challenge cant do any thing short of scream out that this team is a force to be reckoned with.
The way Rondo jumped back on that court after being obviously injured and the way Stoudemire swapped Ray Allens shot like a pesty fly. Ahhhh, it screams, there better not be lockout next year!!!
Their opponents, the Celtics, brought a passion and determination with a dash of luck from their lucky leprechaun in Boston when they met up with the Knicks tonight at the Garden. Paul Pierce's 32 points were delivered with the consistency of a veteran but with the eagerness of a rookie that has something to prove.
This basketball season, surprisingly was the exact opposite of the NFL. And in case you missed it, check back in a couple hours to see the breath taking final 3 point shot that could've won the game in 0.4 seconds! Lets just put it like this if the scoreboard would've been 0.5 seconds, the Knicks would have a 9 game winning streak under their belt against one of the best teams in the NBA,
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