Knicks Cruise to Victory Against Hapless Pistons

Great win for the Knicks tonight against the plummeting Pistons 104-87 in Detroit. David Lee was the star of the game and has been playing at superstar level for the past few games. Lee led the way with 30 points 12 rebounds and 5 assists. He scored in a variety of ways including long range jumpshots, drives starting from outside the 3 point line, layups off pick and rolls, and tip ins and put backs. D Lee was unstoppable and his 30 points came on a super efficient 13-19 shooting.

The rest of the Knicks played the part of role players and everyone seemed to chip in with a solid performance. Danilo Gallinari found his stroke and finished 4-9 on 3 pointers. Another efficient game from the Rooster, who really isn't looked to often by his teammates. Gallo also had a block. Jeffries was swarming to the ball and doing his usual routine, and did a nice job on the weak and small Pistons. He played just like you want him to, scoring 5 points on only 4 shots, with 8 rebounds, 2 steals and 3 blocks. Wilson Chandler scored 23 points, snagged 9 rebounds, and had 3 steals and a block. Al and Duhon were quiet but efficient which is perfect.

Unfortunately Jon Bender looked shaky again, and Toney Douglas didn't show much either.

It was a rough night for Clyde the Glyde, who has been a little off his game lately if you ask me. He has been mumbling and not speaking with his usual flair and eloquency.

It was a slow game and the Knicks played equally well on offense and defense. They shot 51% and held the Pistons to 42%. The Pistons lacked an inside presence to slow down Lee, and lacked organization and flow on offense. Ben gordon was 6-9 and score 17 off the bench, and should be a starter in place of Rip Hamilton, who scored 16 points, and only took 11 more shots than Gordon.

The Knicks are showing a lot of promise for the playoffs, with David Lee really stepping up and dominating lately. His last 5 games he is averaging 22 points 15 rebounds and 4 assists and shooting 64%. The Knicks offense runs through Lee and I can't help but envision Lee and LeBron thriving together next year, but right now Lee is the clear star of the team. Good thing they resigned him!

Next up are the woeful Nets. Is it too much to ask for 2 easy wins in a row?