Coming into what was expected to be another dreadful season of basketball the New York Knicks tested fate Sunday and pulled off a stunner against the Jazz. Notching their fourth win of the 08-09 campaign they broke their opponents early season undefeated streak (5-0). The 107-99 upset gave the Knicks something finally to exhibit: a sense of pride. Of course let's not forget Utah's point guard Deron Williams was out due to injury. He runs the offense, giving this team a big push usually when needed. Thanks in part to the quality performance by forward Zach Randolph the Knicks took control late in the game. Randolph delivered with 24 points and 14 rebounds while Jamal Crawford iced 32 points on a hot-shooting night for New York.Trailing by a couple points at halftime the Knicks bounced back to put a strain on the Jazz with good defense. Shutting down Utah in the last 4 minutes of the third quarter they were able to hold their own. A few buckets in the post and a three drained by Crawford enabled New York to pull ahead in the 4th period, forcing turnovers on the other end by drawing charges and challenging shots. This year something special is brewing in the air for this Knicks team who are 4-2 unlike the usual bad aroma of sweat, liquor, and molded leftovers wedged between seats at Madison Square Garden. This year the Knicks have actually started out with a winning attitude. In an attempt to vacate the title as 'worst team in the NBA, they want to avoid being the laughingstock of the league again.
Not having Isiah Thomas around to screw things up with unnecessary controversy and bickering this franchise is being steered in the right direction for a change. Firing his ass was probably one of the smartest moves ever by team management. However, why he remains apart of the front office is beyond me. Now the Knicks have to contend with what to do with Stephon Marbury. Whatever the lingering problem between him and the team, it's time for him to move on as well.
After proving to be one of the best point guards in the league he's reached his career pinnacle. Plus if he wants to win a championship it sure won't happen in New York. Knowing how well the new coach is working out with Isiah gone, pulling off a deuce with Marbury can only bring room for improvement. I can't believe I'm saying this, but these long-time typecasted losers might actually.... be able to clinch the playoffs. The knicks are 4-2 in the first month of the season, who would have imagined that? Sometimes miracles do happen.
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