<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'></p> <div class="bi">Quick Shots</div> <div> <span style="font-style: italic">Oct 17</span> - Allan Houston, forced out of the game by chronic knee problems, did not play in the Knicks' first two preseason games. Isiah Thomas was non-committal about his availability for tonight or Thursday's visit to the Nets, but Houston figures to debut sooner than later because he is fighting for a roster spot.</p> </p> Eddy Curry wasn't the only ailing Knick to return to practice this week. Center Jerome James, limited all preseason by left knee tendinitis, went through what amounted to his first full practice yesterday and could play against the Celtics. -- <font color="#000000">New York Post</font></p></div></div>
