Knicks take on Atlantic-leading Celtics tonight

I took this photo in the second half of the exhibition game up in Boston–the C’s were up by about 25 I’m guessing at that point.

Yet we saw those same Knicks come out and compete against the Celtics a few days later in New York (ask Tom), and the Knicks actually won that game so it is entirely plausible that our team can come up with a win today, especially when you consider how well they’ve been playing the past two games.

Yes Reggie Miller had a few words for the Knicks in the tabloids yesterday, and Charles Barkley and Co. will probably have even more harsh words for Isiah and his Knicks–that much is expected. What will be more interesting for me to watch is how ol’ Kenny Smith speaks up about this team since he’s there for some of the games as a MSG analyst. Will he blast us like the rest or say something complimentary like he did in his recent article on Stephon Marbury? Regardless of who signs his paycheck, does Kenny think of any team as the home team besides the Rockets? It doesn’t really matter what the “talking heads” say on the screen, ultimately the game will be won by the better basketball team–assuming the refs keep their honor, which is no longer a given in this league considering recent events.

Boston is coming off a tough overtime loss to the Cavs–scratch that–Boston is coming off a tough overtime loss to LeBron James, so they’ll be eager to step back into their winning ways when they host the Knicks tonight. One thing is for certain: it isn’t going to be very easy to go into that building and get a win.

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I’m still down in Florida, heading back tomorrow. It has been hard to follow the team and follow the defenders this week, but once I’m back in the NYC, you can bet the updates will be back up to speed. Thanks to all the defenders for holding the fort down and keeping this site poppin’ as always. You know you who are! I hope BARF and some of you guys do the play by play because there is a good chance I’ll be on the road during the game.