Wednesday, March 2, 2011

KNICKS vs HEAT

This was a highly anticipated match up. The new look Knicks vs Miami's big three this past Sunday. The Heat took an early lead and looked like they were going to run away with the game at one point. Lebron mad his sport center top ten plays early on in the game and for a moment it seemed like New York's unknown bench was going to let it slip.  Out of nowhere New York made a 16-0 run which involved Bill Walker hitting a buzzer beating 3pointer at the end of the first half, and also taking a 1pt lead.

The Knicks kept the game close throughout the second half, and really showed us that this new look was able to keep up with the upper echelon of teams. The big moment in the game came in he fourth quarter with 1:02 left on the clock. The Knicks were down 82-84 and Chauncey "Big Game" Billups pulls up for three from nearly 3ft behind the arc. Although Wade contested the shot well, there was nothing stopping that ball from going in. Billups got a crucial steal the next play down court to add to his clutch performance list. It was all down hill from that point on for the Knicks. Lebron's failed attempt at a game tying 3 sealed the deal.

Carmelo Dropped 29pts and 9 rebounds during Sunday's game. These are the extra scoring numbers everyone anticipated leading up to the big trade. Most of all, at the end of the game Melo' asked to guard Lebron. He wanted to own up to that responsibility. He did quite well if I can add my two cents. He stayed in front of Lebron and made him force up a shot which was blocked by Amare ( who had 16pts and 10 rebs off 8-14 shooting).  More importantly, Chauncey was on that court. Everyone has regarded to the New Look Knicks as the Big 2, but clearly "Big Game" is going to be the catalyst that sets that team in motion. Billups has something that neither Lebron, Melo', Amare, or Bosh have: NBA Finals Championship, and a Finals MVP to go along with it. With that said, keep doing your thing Chauncey, show the world you weren't just a toss in with that trade!

P.S.

Even in a loss, LeBron still managed to leave the crowd in awe and make his sports center highlight. All I can say is, this pass was RIDICULOUS!


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