Posted on Monday, 21st March 2011 by Alexander Coulter
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Orlando Magic New York Knicks NBA Free Pick & Preview: The Knicks have been throwing out some sweet excuses lately, talking dirty about how “it’ll take time” and how “this is new for them” – please. This is basketball, and Mike D’Antoni had some things to do with Melo and Billups playing ball for USA the last time they won gold in the Olympics. These guys know what they’re doing, they’re just not quite good enough at the things they are supposed to be doing.
Mike D’Antoni runs a pick and roll system where his players move and make kick out threes. The new guy the Knicks got to run their offense through is Carmelo Anthony, and he doesn’t do that. He gets a pass from his teammate, then holds the ball for a while, then makes a 1 on 1 move and usually he scores the basketball. He’s great at that. But he’s not a ball movement guy, and the Knicks have looked mighty stagnant at times. Will that ever change with Melo? Maybe. Soon? Probably not.
How are the Knicks going to stop Dwight Howard down low? They’re not. I’m guessing 30+ points and 15 rebounds for the new Superman. And he should be the difference in this game. I know the Knicks have played well against some good teams, even the first 3 quarters against the Celtics in their most recent loss, but the Magic are a different beast. They have the youth to run with the Knicks and the half court ability to score at ease.
Orlando Magic (-1.5) New York Knicks (ESPN) (3/23)
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