Getting numbers is not enough to beat these Knicks

Ever since Amar'e Stoudamire called out his teammates and seemingly took control of the locker room the Knicks have been on a tear. Much wants to be made about who the Knicks are beating. I'm glad the media talking heads have stopped but some fans are still claiming the Knicks haven't beat anyone. That's so far from the truth it isn't funny. Without boring you with stats, just reciently the Knicks handily defeated Durant and Westbrook and the OKC Thunder while giving the business to the Boozer/Rose led Chicago team. Both teams are considered elite in their respective divisions and sport a record 2-3 games better than the Knicks.

The kicker with this Knicks team is they are not afraid to compete. You simply cannot lay off this group and cruise because they will make a run and can "drop the hammer" like Amar'e Stoudamire favorite gesture after a big play. In every win, the opposing teams have been able to get their stats. Against OKC the other day Durant and Westbrook got their numbers and the Knicks blew them out for nearly the entire 48 mins. Against Chicago, Rose got theirs and then some yet the Knicks prevailed. Checkout the recient 3 game losing streak. It took a great player in Paul Pierce to hit a last second step back jumper to defeat the Knicks. If it wasn't for a bonehead clock operator (curses!!! *mojo jojo voice*) not putting the .2 back on the clock the Knicks would have won with Stoudamire's prayer. Against Miami last week the three Queens had to play their best came collectively to beat the Knicks, scoring a total of 84pts between them. Knicks scored 91 as a team. Cleveland is the lone blip as everybody including some Knicks admitted they took that game off that day. Last example I'll make is the recent Miami loss. Lebron had a near triple double, bosh had a double double, IIgauskas dropped 14pts/10rebs in 14 mins, while Wade gave the Knicks 40pts. See my point. The only way you're gonna beat the Knicks in 2010 is if all your teams top playes have career games at the same time. Even then the Knicks are always right on their heals fighting tooth and nail always staying within striking distance of pull out an upset victory. Erase the first 10 games and this is your New York Knicks basketball club. Your season averages aren't good enough....you must bring your "A" game or you will lose.

This is coming from a Knicks team that's not even complete. The Knicks are a team that is in dire need of a rotational big man compliment what Amar'e, Turiaf, and Wilson Chandler have been able to do inside on both ends. Even though that Rookie Landry Fields has been balling, he's still a rookie and at times he gets that "deer in the headlights" look and needs to be taken out. Knicks need to either test Azubuike's knee out or make a trade to bring in an adequate shooting guard for the rotation. Billy Waller and Roger Mason both had their shot and floundered. I'm not Captain Patience the way Donnie Walsh has been. I guess he's waiting to see what happens with Melo. At the same time the season goes on and whatever moves need to be made there will be a gelling period. In my humble opinion, the Knicks can't wait till after the all-star break when the trading deadline is over. They need to add these small pieces to their rotation and reinforce the seemingly dog mentally this team has adapted this year.

Couple names:
Dalembert in Sacramento - he's a prototypical lunch pail NBA center. Rebound, block shots, dunk. He will get starters numbers in those categories in bench player minutes

Varejao in Cleveland: he's been playing well this year in a full-time starter role averaging nearly a double double with decent blocked shots. He's an uptempo player with a great motor....he's what we all wish Mosgov could be

Mike Dunlevy in Indiana: dude can light it up from the outside and fill up the stat sheet at times. He's been hurt but playing decent right now on a team that's treading water around. 500

Nene in Denver: dude is a tough Guy. He gets his 14/7/1 with a chip on his shoulder. He'd fit well next to Amar'e instead of nose to nose with him.

Honorable mention (to avoid more rambling) Zaza Pachuilla (atl), Speights (Philly), Koufos (Minn), Fernandez (Port), Mayo (Memphis)

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