The Knicks are unbeaten in their first three games. Two of their last three wins are against the Philadelphia 76ers. That last win hours hours ago also gave them a new franchise record: winning their first three games in double-digit margins. The Knicks also have kept opposing teams under 90 points in all games so far. They've also set a league record: 43 three-pointers in the first three games.
Yes, they are definitely on a surprising start, but any team that bolsters their roster like New York can be open people's eyes. Only this time, this roster has a more positive outlook for the season. It's not about rebuilding for the the next few years, or acquiring future talent for more established stars. This year's squad has a better winning formula than past seasons. It has so far proven to be effective and probably inspirational
It's safe to say they have a mixture older experienced well-playing veterans and players with quality talent. All seem to know their role and what they are capable of. The past two games against Philadelphia displayed lots of variety from this squad. Here's some notes from these past performances against the 76ers.
- J.R. Smith had been eccentric. Making shots that would only be acceptable in horse, and doing it with flair. This is the Earl Smith we all like to see.. the one who makes shots.
- Steve Novak had gone cold after halftime of the first game against the Sixers. Since he missed a couple of shots, he had lost some confidence. He'll be happy that they've got three days to rest.
- Raymond Felton, Jason Kidd, Pablo Prigioni playing big distribution roles in limited minutes.
- Tyson Chandler
- Rasheed Wallace is playing as if he never left. I don't know if I've already said that before.
- Relating to the comments Wallace made, the post game isn't as popular as it once was. Anybody who can master that aspect of the game, can get easy buckets nowadays.
- Ronnie Brewer can actually shoot the ball!?! Aside from this miraculous news his defense remains effective.
- Fans and analysts worry if Amar'e Stoudemire may harm the team's chemistry when he makes his season debut within the next few years..
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