The Knicks have been getting contributions from everyone so far. Carmelo Anthony only scored nine points last night and the Knicks still pulled off the win against what was the best team in the NBA. J.R. Smith is having a career year early on scoring 18 points a game Raymond Felton and Jason Kidd have been absolutely tremendous for this team and they showed it last night. Felton led New York with 25 points last night. Kidd scored 14 including a couple of big three pointers in the 4th quarter to propel the Knicks to the big comeback win. So far, it looks like the combo of Felton and Kidd might be the better option than if they chose to retain Jeremy Lin. The Knicks offense seems to have better chemistry without Lin at the point. They are moving the ball around and getting everyone involved, which we didn't see as much last season. The offense that revolved around Anthony now has been able to find other guys to contribute and score when their star has an off night like last night.
The biggest reason for this team's early success has been their defense. Coach Woodson has revitalized this team on the defensive end. The Knicks are the second best defensive team in the NBA right now giving up just under 90 points a game. Woodson's team is coming up with defensive stops in the 4th quarter when they need it most. The defense has been the biggest reason for their unbeaten season.
It's been fun to watch so far. When "Ra-sheed Wallace" chants begin at MSG early in the 4th quarter, things have to be going right. Sheed has actually played a key role off the bench for this team through the first six games contributing six points a game. This team has beaten three playoff teams so far in the Heat, Mavericks, and Spurs. The road only gets tougher tonight when they are in Memphis taking on the 6-1 in Grizzlies.
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