After a seven game losing streak the Knicks finally tasted victory against the Timberwolves this past Wednesday. And desperately needing is an understatement in this case. The Knicks started off hot and went 5 for 7 from 3 point range ending the quarter with a 38-24 lead. They were actually moving the ball for once, and was able to get Tyson Chandler involved with pick and rolls and lobs to the basket. While all this was great to witness, the team has a history of giving up leads especially in the second half. And this time was no different, in the third the Wolves marched back cutting the lead to 2 going into the fourth quarter. However, unlike other games the Knicks found a way to answer adversity toward the end of the game and get a win. Carmelo Anthony led the way with 33 points, but got much needed help with play from guard Raymond Felton. Felton who hasn’t had the best season reportedly spoke with Woodson prior to the game to refocus on basketball. The guard responded with 18 points and 8 assists. Kevin Love finished his night with 19 points and 8 rebounds but was limited to one point in the second half.
It will see how the team plays tonight at the Garden against the Jazz, another struggling team after the victory. The Knicks are currently four games behind Atlanta for the 8th seed in the Eastern Conference. Are playoffs out of the question? Not necessarily but the team needs to keep winning and play with a sense of desperation as the season is coming to an end.
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