@ Date: Wednesday February 22nd 2006 Arena: Madison Square Garden TV: SunSports/League Pass Time: 7:30 <font size=""6"">Miami Heat Starters</font> <font size=""2"">G Jason Williams: 12.8 PPG 2.4 RPG 5.0 APG F James Posey:7.7 PPG 5.0 RPG 1.4 APG C Shaquille O'Neal:19.4 PPG 9.3 RPG 1.5 APG F Udonis Haslem:9.1 PPG 7.6 RPG 1.3 APG G Dwyane Wade: 27.4 PPG 5.9 RPG 6.8 APG</font> <font size=""6"">New York Knicks Starters</font> <font size=""2"">G Jamal Crawford 14.0PPG 3.3 RPG 4.0 APG .96 SPG F Jalen Rose 17.4 PPG 3.0 RPG 3.6 APG C Eddy Curry 14.0 PPG 6.3 RPG .3 APG .88 BPG F Malik Rose 3.6 PPG 2.8 RPG .6 APG G Quentin Richardson 7.9 PPG 3.9 RPG 1.6 APG </font> Stephon Marbury is most likely not playing,but if he does don't be surprised. Steve Francis also I doubt will be suited up tonight. <font size=""5"">Key Matchup of the Night</font> Shaquille O'Neal vs Eddy Curry Surpsingly enough Eddy Curry is a top 10 Center in this league if used correctly, but that's still not saying much. Eddy Curry has a load of potential and if we're not careful he might explode. He is a weak rebounder so if Shaq can get us those few extra possesions we're good to go. Also we need to kep him away from the basket. Do not alllow him to get position early. This shouldn't be too hard for Shaq as I'm betting he gets Curry in foul trouble while scoring at will. Eddy Curry just doesn't fit in New York. <font size=""5"">Miami Keys to The Game</font> Control the Paint If we get Shaq involved early, have Wade driving in at will this game is definetly ours. Perimeter Defense Our Perimeter defense sucks. New York is very inconsistant from behind the arc. One night they'll be amazing and then another 1-20 style. Perimeter Defense has been the main cause of loss for us in almost every loss this year. Play With Heart The Miami-New York used to be one of the best rivalrys in the late 90's and early two thousands. Lets keep the tradition up of crushing New York even though there really isn't a rivalry between us anymore. <u>My Prediction</u> This really should be an easy win, and I think it will be too. New York is a a complete disaster this year and we need to capitalize on that and dominate this game. I say we win by at least 10.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting MrJ:</div><div class="quote_post">Malik Rose and Eddy Curry look weird.</div> Fixed
Great night for the Heat. Shaq got 15 Points going 7-11 in only 22 minutes of play. Williams and Wade were incredible for us tonight. Once that gave us that huge boost in end of the 1st half the game was basically over. <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Oh Man Frye should apply for a comedian job. I laughed so hard when he got blocked by Zo again</div> Ohhh man that was sick, wicked, AND NASTY.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting WadeDynasty:</div><div class="quote_post">Oh Man Frye should apply for a comedian job. I laughed so hard when he got blocked by Zo again</div> Frye actually dunked on Mourning in the first quarter. Remember that putback over Haslem and Zo? It was Wednesday's Dunk of the Night.
