NEW YORK KNICKS (NBA Live 2005)

[Heiks]

I know he's won it in other dynasties too, so maybe it's a bug.

that was what i was thinking about, it happened in my first denver dynasty aswell...

[John WB]

2005 NBA PLAYOFFS

KNICKS VS. PISTONS: GAME TWO

Tuesday, May 10, 2005
Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
7 p.m., TNT
Conference Semifinals

DET: 135 NYK: 152

Knicks lead the best-of-7 series 2-0


Baron Davis sneaks it between two defenders and lays it in.

Game Two a layup for the Knicks.

Kevin Garnett had 29 and 11. The game was another high-scoring affair as both teams were in the hundreds at the end of the third quarter. Knicks had a 7 point lead after one, but shot poorly in the second allowing the Pistons to get back into the game. Knicks took an 8 point lead into the third. But in the fourth, the Knicks made a run and put the game out of reach. The biggest lead of the game was 19, by the Knicks.

Baron Davis had his playoff-high of 13 assists. Pistons' Mike Bibby had 36 points and 7 assists. Rodney Rogers had 16 rebounds.

Other pictures
Marcus Banks disputes a call
1st Quarter Breakdown
Knicks struggle to score
Key Players At The Half: Bibby and Garnett
Wright throws it down
Willie Green about to slam it down
3rd Quarter Breakdown
Rodney Rogers fouls Chris Mihm
Mike Bibby en route in a layup
Knicks' defense put the game out of reach
Baron Davis with a long fadeaway 3 [bigger version]
Kevin Garnett lets the clock run out
The Pistons hang their heads
GAME SUMMARY
Player Of The Game: Kevin Garnett

[Seraph]

excellent win 2-0 now against the defending champs

[-BHZMAFIA-]

Looks like Bibby is doing damage in your dynasyt too You have some nice pics too Keep it up

[John WB]

Looks like Bibby is doing damage in your dynasyt too

Yeah. I'd be pissed if he was doing this with Paul Pierce there. This would be a lot different series.

Paul Pierce's injury cheated me out of my revenge.

You have some nice pics too Keep it up

Thanks.

[brad feet]

wow, what a high scoring game...... 152 points against a defensive pistons team, impressive...... go all the way, good luck......

[John WB]

wow, what a high scoring game...... 152 points against a defensive pistons team, impressive...... go all the way, good luck......

They're not the same team.

I think they're defense sucks actually. I've had some really high-scoring games against them. I didn't score this much in the first round vs. the Bulls.

[John WB]

2005 NBA PLAYOFFS

KNICKS VS. PISTONS: GAME THREE

Thursday, May 12, 2005
The Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, Michigan
8 p.m., ESPN
Conference Semifinals

NYK: 145 DET: 138

Knicks lead the best-of-7 series 3-0


Kevin Garnett with the tomahawk dunk, while there is nothing Lorenzen Wright can do about it. [Click picture to enlarge]

Knicks win game 3 in OT, Take 3-0 lead in series, And look to Sweep Wednesday at the Palace.

Knicks lead by 5 with 9.4 seconds left, when Mike Bibby hit a 3 to bring the Pistons within two. Pistons then fouled Baron Davis with 7.1 seconds left on the clock. Baron missed the first free-throw, but got the second one to make it a three point game. Bibby then hit another one to tie the game! Baron Davis then heaved up a prayer and it rimmed out.

In Overtime, Knicks built a lead again. With 16.7 seconds to go, the Pistons were again down by 5. But Mike Bibby fouled out putting Baron Davis back on the free-throw line. Baron Davis knocked down both free-throws, putting the Knicks up by 7. With Bibby out of the game, the Pistons had no more late-second heroics and lost their third straight to the Knicks.

Kevin Garnett had another stellar performance, scoring 42 off a very efficient 26 shots. Vladimir Radmanovic was the team-leader in rebounds with 12.

Morris Peterson scored 37 for the Pistons. Rodney Rogers was the game-high in rebounds with 15, while Mike Bibby was the game-high in assists with 9. It was still not enough for the Pistons to get their first win of the series.

Game 4 will be Saturday night, again in the Palace of Auburn Hills. Pistons will hope to force the series back to New York for a game 5.

Other pictures
Starting Lineups
Tip-off
1st Quarter Breakdown
Big Dog jumpshot can't be blocked by KG
Bibby dunks!
Bibby dunks again!
Dan Gadzuric blocks Arenas' layup
Overall view of the Palace
Key Players At The Half: Garnett and Bibby
HALFTIME REPORT
3rd Quarter Breakdown
Radmanovic misses an Arenas alley oop
Okur misses an Arenas alley oop
And the foul
Garnett layup
Knicks put pressure the inbound pass
Knicks again put pressure the inbound pass
Baron Davis' free-throw puts the Knicks up 5
Mike Bibby hits a 3 to bring the Pistons within 2
Baron Davis at the line again two knock down only the 2nd of two more free-throws
Pistons looking to tied with 7.1 left in regulation
Tie game with 1.2 left in regulation
Baron's last-second Hail Mary 3 doesn't go in
Recap: Overtime
Arenas injures his arm
Davis at the line picking up Bibby's 6th foul
GAME SUMMARY
Player Of The Game: Kevin Garnett

[cklitsie]

I'm almost scared to look in this thread, because it's just painful to see the Knicks doing so well, it reminds me of how bad they suck in real life. Even though this (bullsh*t ) you're doing a great job on thsi dynasty. I'm not a big fan of making many trades, but it's keep your dynasty fresh and there's the trade deadline anyway

[John WB]

Even though this (bullsh*t )

What'd you mean by that?

[cklitsie]

What'd you mean by that?

I was referring to the first sentence I wrote, nothing bad about your dynasty man.

[Fresh8]

High scoring man! But its good! Go KG!

[-BHZMAFIA-]

looking like as weep against the pistons

[John WB]

2005 NBA PLAYOFFS

KNICKS VS. PISTONS: GAME FOUR



Saturday, May 14, 2005
The Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, Michigan
8 p.m., ABC
Conference Semifinals

NYK: 154 DET: 139

Knicks win the series 4-0


Morris Peterson had the Play of the Game with this wacky shot that somehow went in.

Knicks win again. 2 for 2 with Sweeps.

The Pistons had the early lead, going into Halftime up by 10. But, in the third quarter, the Knicks picked up their defense and were down only one going into the fourth.

Behind Baron Davis's 37 points and 6 steals, the Knicks swept the Pistons and avenge their season-series sweep at their hands.

Pistons Morris Peterson and Glenn Robinson both had 30-point nights. Lorenzen Wright(16) and Chris Mihm(15) both had a big night off the boards.

The Knicks have won eight straight playoff games, and 15 overall. They will face the winner of the Philadelphia vs. Milwaukee series in the Eastern Conference Finals. Knicks went 2-2(1H/1A) in the season series with the 76ers and 3-0 in the season series with the Bucks. The 76ers lead the Bucks 3-1.

Other pictures
Knicks defense forcing outside shots
Mihm makes the shot despite the contact
1st Quarter Breakdown
Soaring "Big Dog" Robinson
KG posting up Rodney Rogers
Key Players At The Half: PG Battle
HALFTIME REPORT
Marcus Banks runs into the heart of the Knicks defense
3rd Quarter Breakdown
One final shot of the Palace
GAME SUMMARY
Player of the Game: Baron Davis (1 of 2) (2 of 2)

[Fresh8]

Oh yeah! Good luck with ur next series!

[The X]

damn, you're rolling....back to the Knicks' glory days I guess

[John WB]

I got this after the First Round:



It made me feel good.

Preview for the Eastern Conference Finals up next.

[John WB]

Playoff History

New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers

Last year, the Philadelphia 76ers fell short of making the NBA Playoffs, The Knicks made the Playoffs, but got swept by the New Jersey Nets 4 games to none in the First Round.

1955: New York Knicks defeated the Syracuse Nationals in four games in the Eastern Division Finals

1959: Syracuse Nationals swept the New York Knicks in two straight in the Eastern Division Semifinals

1978: Syracuse Nationals swept the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Semifinals

1990: New York Knicks swept the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the Playoffs

Each team won 2 of their 4 Playoff match-ups.


Playoff Experience

Mehmet Okur: Finals
Kevin Garnett: Conference Finals
Kyle Korver: none
Baron Davis: Conference Semifinals
Gilbert Arenas: none
Chris Mihm: none
Vladamir Radmanovic: First Round
Charlie Ward: Finals
Steve Smith: Finals
Samaki Walker: Finals
Casey Jacobsen: First Round

Shaquille O'Neal: Finals
Elton Brand: none
Al Harrington: Conference Finals
Doug Christie: Conference Finals
Mike James: Finals
Tyronn Lue: Finals
Nene: First Round
Kareem Rush: Finals
Vin Baker: Conference Semifinals

Knicks
Finals: 4
Conference Finals: 1
Conference Semifinals: 1
First Round: 2
None: 3

76ers
Finals: 4
Conference Finals: 2
Conference Semifinals: 1
First Round: 1
None: 1

Both teams have reached similar heights in the Playoffs, but the edge in experience would definately have to go with the Philadelphiav 76ers. Having Shaquille O'Neal, a 3-time NBA Champion with the Los Angeles Lakers, gives them a big name that's gotten to the Finals and won the Championship. None of the Knicks key big names haven done that.


Season Series

Tuesday, November 9: Knicks defeat the 76ers 78-91 (1-0) @ Madison Square Garden
Friday, December 17: 76ers defeat the Knicks 80-90 (1-1) @ Wachovia Center
Monday, February 14: Knicks defeat the 76ers 117-104 (2-1) @ Wachovia Center
Thursday, February 24: 76ers defeat the Knicks 125-122 (2-2) @ Madison Square Garden

The season series was even (2-2). Both teams won on the other's home floor.

New York Knicks have the best record in the league (62-20) and have won fifteen straight going into this series. They swept the Chicago Bulls(8) in the First Round and the Detroit Pistons(4) in the Conference Semifinals.

Philadelphia 76ers (47-35) are the #6th seed in the East. But they beat the #2 and #3 seeds to get to the Eastern Conference Finals. They swept Atlanta(3) in the First Round and beat the Milwaukee Bucks(2) in 5 games in the Conference Semifinals.


Key Matchups

Kevin Garnett 24.2ppg 4.9apg 13.9rpg 2.2bpg 1.5spg 39.4mpg
Vladimir Radmanovic 12ppg 1.8apg 5.3rpg 0.55bpg 1.04spg 30.1mpg
Baron Davis 22.9ppg 7.5apg 4.3rpg 2.36spg 40.1mpg

Shaquille O'Neal 21.5ppg 2.9apg 11.5rpg 2.5bpg 0.51spg 36.8mpg
Elton Brand 19.9ppg 3.3apg 10.3rpg 2.2bpg 0.98spg 38.7mpg
Doug Christie 10.1ppg 4.2apg 4rpg 1.84spg 33.9mpg


Probable Starters


C- Kevin Garnett
PF- Vladamir Radmanovic
SF- Kyle Korver
SG- Gilbert Arenas
PG- Baron Davis


C- Shaquille O'Neal
PF- Elton Brand
SF- Al Harrington
SG- Doug Christie
PG- Mike James

[John WB]

2005 NBA PLAYOFFS

KNICKS VS. SIXERS: GAME ONE



Wednesday, May 25, 2005
Madison Square Garden, New York City
Conference Finals

PHI: 141 NYK: 164

Knicks lead the best-of-7 series 1-0


[Click picture to enlarge]
Kyle Korver for 3! One of many.

Knicks win Game One. Break record for most threes. Shoot Sixers out of the building.

4 of the first 5 shots made were 3-pointers. The game was a scorers dream. By Halftime, the Knicks had outscored the 76ers by 22 points. And they had 71!

By the end of it, Knicks broke the record for most three-point field goals made in a game, with 21. The Knicks connected on 21 of 55 three-point field goals attempted (38%). The Knicks and Sixers also tied the NBA record for most three-point field goals made by both teams in a game (29). The Knicks hit 21 and the Sixers hit 8. The previous record for most for most three-point field goals made in a game was set December 17, 1996 with the Atlanta Hawks at Dallas Mavericks. Knicks and Sixers tie with the Denver Nuggets (16) and Seattle SuperSonics (13), who set the record March 20, 1997 at Seattle.

A big reason for the loss was the Sixers turning the ball over. They had 30 turnovers, while the Knicks only had 10. Although out-rebounding the Knicks by 25 and getting to the line more, the Knicks had 19 more field-goal opportunities. Knicks had 18 steals to the Sixers 5. The steals came off pressure from the Knicks backcourt on the Sixers point guards. The Sixers backcourt is going to have to take care off the ball if they're going to stand any chance at making this a series.

Kyle Korver was big, scoring 37. Sixers Elton Brand had a double-double 29 pts and 19 rebounds.

This is the Knicks sixteenth straight win, including the regular season. Game Two of the series will be Friday night at the Garden.

Player of the Game

Baron Davis (1 of 2) (2 of 2)
33 pts, 11 assists (only 1 turnover), 11 steals
Key Players at the Half: Christie and Davis

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown
FINAL 1 2 3 4 T
Sixers 36 35 33 37 141
Knicks 49 44 41 30 164

Team Stats
1 2 3

Other pictures
Starting Lineups
Shaq one hand dunk
Doug Christie at the free-throw line
Kevin Garnett sends Shaq's shot flying!
Shaq over powers Okur and Radmanovic, rocks the rim
Aerial shot during the 4th quarter
Elton Brand dunk
Arenas running the offense
Charlie Ward replaces Gilbert Arenas after he fouled out

[c0nr4d]

amazing stuff man lmao at ur scoring
keep on winnin yo!

[misow]

Very nice recap i need to learn from u...

[John WB]

amazing stuff man lmao at ur scoring
keep on winnin yo!

Thanks. The scoring has increased even more during the Playoffs. I figured it was supposed to do the reverse and go down..

Very nice recap i need to learn from u...

Thanks.

[John WB]

2005 NBA PLAYOFFS

KNICKS VS. SIXERS: GAME TWO



Friday, May 27, 2005
Madison Square Garden, New York City
Conference Finals

PHI: 126 NYK: 121

Series tied 1-1


Shaq about to give Radmanovic a facial.

Countered. Sixers even up the series. Take Home court.

The Philadelphia 76ers went into Madison Square Garden and did what no other team has been able to do this offseason, beat the New York Knicks. The Knicks lost Game Two of the best-of-seven series Eastern Conference Finals 126-125. The Knicks first loss in almost two months. In the process, they've lost home court and will have to look at winning a game at the Wachovia Center.

The story of the game was Shaquille O'Neal vs. Kevin Garnett in the middle. Both had relatively quiet games and each seemed to counter everything they other one did. The Sixers big men, Shaq and Elton Brand, clogged the lanes making it harder for the Knicks guards to get easy baskets and limited Kevin Garnett’s post-presence. Shaq himself had a quiet night as well.

The Sixers came into the game wanting to proove that they could beat the Knicks following their disastrous performance Wednesday night in a 23 point loss at Madison Square Garden, in which the Knicks hits on 21 of 55 threes and broke the record for most three-pointers made in a game by a team.

In the first half, Sixer small forward Al Harrington and Knick guard Baron Davis were battling back and forth with the Knicks sporting a 3 point lead heading into the Half. In the second half, Baron Davis continued taking on the scoring load, driving to the basket, and ultimately finished with 36. Kevin Garnett was not able to be a dominant force in the paint with Shaquille O'Neal there countering his presence. Doug Christie took on the offensive showing he still has offensive abilities and that he's not just a defensive threat. Christie finished with a Sixer team-high 35 points.

When the Knicks played their bench in the second half, the Sixers took control of the game and built a lead that the Knicks starters were not able to make up.

This is the Knicks first loss in the Playoffs and first in their last seventeen games. Game Three of the series will be Sunday night at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Player of the Game

Baron Davis
36 pts, 7 assists, 4 3pters
Key Players at the Half: Harrington and Davis

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown
FINAL 1 2 3 4 T
Sixers 32 25 36 33 126
Knicks 29 31 29 32 121

Other pictures
Gilbert Arenas reverse dunk
Arenas, Korver want the ball
Doug Christie
Baron Davis steals the ball from Mike James
Elton Brand grabs the rebound
Vlad shoots a 3
Baron Davis takes it hard to the whole
Arenas, Mihm want the ball
Arenas trying to steal the inbound pass

[themelloman5423]

Nice Dynasty man Shaq looks funny in the Nats Jersey>

[BOSS]

Yo Man, Keep Up The Good Work. Bad Lost To Philly But You'll Get Em Next Time. Who Is Guarding Shaq Anyways ?

Good Luck During The Rest Of Your Playoffs And Thanks For Replyin To Mine.

Peace.