Knicks at Hornets

The Hornets(32-40) trail three games behind the Clippers for the 8th spot in the West and will need to gain some ground on Saturday night. New Orleans welcomes in the Knicks(31-41), who are coming off a close loss to the Mavericks on Friday night. Both teams are still alive for the playoffs, but are behind two teams in the standings. Peja Stojakovic is listed as doubtful for the game while he continues to recover from back surgery. Season Series: New Orleans leads 1-0Key Matchup: Eddie Curry Vs Tyson Chandler

 

Huge game.Go Knicks.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (MaRdYC26 @ Mar 31 2007, 08:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Huge game.Go Knicks.</div>tip-off in 2 hours. The loser of this game is basically in trouble. Knicks lose, they drop even further down and probably will be out of reach from the Magic. Hornets lose, their basically out of it completely. I told myself if we lose tonight, I'm gonna start focusing on the draft lol. :dribble:

 

Knicks out to a 15-7 lead in the first quarter. Eddie Curry already has 7 points and 4 boards.

 

Hornets close out first quarter with a 8-2 run. It's now 23-19 with the Knicks on top entering the second quarter

 

Start of the 4th quarter now. Hornets up 72-63. Knicks need to step it up now.

 

with 40.9 second to go, the Hornets lead 90-89 in the 4th. Knicks just called a full timeout. This might come down to the final shot. :dribble:

 

Nate Robinson ties the game at 92 with a 3-point FG! We're going to overtime!!!!!

 

Boy, the Knicks want this one bad. With 5:00 to go, Eddie Curry leads all scorers with 32 and 13 rebounds.

 

CP3 hits a 3-pointer!!! Hornets up 97-92 with 3:14 left to go. The Knicks are 0-3 from the field in OT. Still plenty of time left.

 

The Hornets have taken control and will get the W with a 103-94 lead with 15.6 seconds remaining. CP3 now has 7 points in OT.

 

It's over. Final score- Hornets 103, Knicks 94. Stay tuned for the recap.

 

Well they Won! Im happy because the Knicks fall back in the east's playoff race and well I don't want them to make it so everyone keep critizicing thomas.Hornets played pretty well and now they better hope the clippers lose tonight now.

 

Recap: New Orleans kept themselves alive tonight with a 103-94 overtime victory over New York. The Hornets record now stands at 33-40, and 2 1/2 games behind the Clippers for the final playoff spot in the West. The Knicks drop to 31-42 and are three games behind the Magic for the 8th spot in the East. Eddie Curry led the Knicks with 34 points and 13 rebounds. Rookie gaurd Mardy Collins came off the bench and scored 14 points and dished out six assists. David West led New Orleans with 20 points and eight boards, while Desmond Mason scored 19 points. Chris Paul had a rough night until the overtime period. CP3 scored seven of the Hornets 11 points in OT and outscored the entire Knicks squad combined. New York only had one FG in OT. Paul finished with 16 points, seven rebounds and six assists. The Hornets travel to Milwaukee on Tuesday for their next game against the Bucks. Leaders of the Night:KnicksE. Curry- 34pts 13rebS. Marbury- 16pts 8reb 5astM. Collins- 14pts 6astHornetsD. West- 20pts 8rebD. Mason- 19pts 5rebC. Paul- 16pts 7reb 6astPlayer of the Game: Chris Paul

 

Bonus: The Hornets really need the Clippers to lose tonight in Portland. It looks like that won't happen. The Clips lead the Blazers 65-39 at the half.

 

The Clipper-Blazers game just finished up. L.A. wins 99-86. New Orleans is now three games behind the Nuggets and Clippers now, both are tied for the 7th and 8th spots.

 

I thought they would make the playoffs this season they were in 7th earlier but I'm not sure if they'll be able to make it.