Tag Archives: All-Star Game

Knicks finish the weekend strong even without a win

Posted on by
Reply

Last nights NBA All-Star game in Houston, was definitely a high scoring affair to say the least. Carmelo Anthony and Tyson Chandler represented the Knicks well, proving why they are All-Stars.

Carmelo Anthony

Although the East couldn’t defeat the West, Anthony led the team in scoring finishing with 26 points. He also had 12 rebounds and 3 assists to go with his scoring explosion. If the East had won the game, Anthony definitely would’ve been talked about as the MVP.

Anthony showed no lingering effects from the ‘dead’ arm that he received against the Raptors on Wednesday. Knicks fans have to be ecstatic that Anthony continued his hot shooting through the All-Star game. This will hopefully allow him to continue his pursuit of the MVP award and an NBA championship.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yS7_h5lmVm4

Chandler had a game similar to what he has during the regular season. He posted a 7 point and 8 rebound effort in his limited role off the bench. His highlight of the night was an alley-oop thrown to him in transition by Dwayne Wade.

Both Knicks played strong in the game and put up a better showing then James White and Steve Novak did the previous day. The Knicks enter the second half of the season ranked second in the East behind the Heat.

Look for the Knicks to continue their strong first half play and solidify themselves in the East. The road to the championship is just beginning.

 

Carmelo Anthony unsure about the All-Star game

Posted on by
Reply

In last nights loss to the Toronto Raptors, Knicks All-Star forward Carmelo Anthony injured his right arm. He collided with Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan in the first quarter and apparently felt discomfort throughout the game.

Caremlo Anthony vs Toronto Raptors

After sustaining a ‘deep’ right arm contusion Anthonys shot was clearly effected. He shot 5 of 24 from the field and just couldn’t seem to get in a groove. Anthony stated that it felt like he had a dead arm. Every time he took a shot he was trying to get the feeling back in his arm. But it never came and neither did the Knicks.

Anthony is scheduled to play in the All-Star game in 3 days. If his arm isn’t feeling better by that time then he won’t play in the game. He is a 6 time All-Star with more to surely follow after this year. While it would suck not to be able to see one of the best players in the league playing every one understands his reasoning.

The Knicks are in the middle of one of their better seasons as of late and he doesn’t want to put that at risk. Winning a championship is more important to Anthony then any All-Star game.

Carmelo Anthony and Tyson Chandler

Even if Anthony decides to sit out the game the Knicks will still be well represented in Houston, by Tyson Chandler, James White, and Steve Novak. With players in 3 different contests the Knicks are in pretty good shape to come back home with at least one victory.