Game Thread: New York Knicks @ Seattle Supersonics

[Det the Threat]

After beating the Lebron less Cleveland Cavaliers and winning against both NBA finalists from a year ago, the Sonics will try to add another win to their record and make it three in a row, when they host Jamal Crawford, Nate Robinson and the rest of the New York Knicks.

The Sonics have some injury problems, as Wally Szczerbiak is doubtful and Kurt Thomas a game time decision.

When and Where?

Saturday, February 2nd, 7:00 p. m. PT, Key Arena, Seattle, Washington

This game will be broadcasted by FSN NW in HD




Starting Lineups:

Seattle Supersonics


New York Knicks


Important Role Players

Seattle Supersonics


New York Knicks


Team Leaders

Kevin Durant 19.6 PPG & 1.07 BPG
Kurt Thomas 9.2 RPG
Robert Swift1.00 SPG
Earl Watson 6.4 APG


Jamal Crawford 19.9 PPG & 4.8 APG & 1.07 SPG
Zach Randolph 10.4 RPG
Renaldo Balkman 0.49 BPG

Key Matchup


Kevin Durant

vs.


Jamal Crawford

Just for the looks




Questions:
Can we keep Randolph off the boards?
Can we make contain Crawford?
Will Durant keep his good allround play up?


Discuss and Go Supes Go!

[OzSonic]

I watched the Knicks yesterday against the Blazers and they really looked pretty tough out there. Lee and Balkman were outstanding and the reason they were in this game.

Crawford and Randolph still play like there is no one else on the court so they have to control them getting theirs as well as keep Lee and Balkman off the offensive glass which seemed to kill the Blazers, Zach and Jamal keep just hiking it up Lee and Balkman just kept putting it back in or giving them another shot. Hold Crawford at bay we win this one IMO if he gets hot there is a good chance we will go down.

Will Curry be out of this one? He missed yesterday with the flu I believe so is there a chance he could be right for this one?

[bruiser89]

hey is swifty playin tonight?? heard he was going to the doctor to hear if he could. has anyone heard ne thing about him because i would like to see the guy play. GO SONICS!!!!!!

[Yoshi2kx]

I can't wait to see if the crowd chants for jerome again LOL

[djthesonicsfan]

The Knicks are playing better basketball. But so are the Sonics. Looking forward to a tough game.

I'd like to see K Durant continue his efficient style of game he showed against the Cavaliers.

And would like to see J Green continue to be more aggressive on the offensive end.

But most of all I'd like to see R Swift play!

[PatrickJNYC]

Is Damien Wilkins back starting ? Good game so far from him 3-5 fg, 1 to

[D5150]

wilkins is starting because green is injured.

[OzThunder]

whats wrong with wally tonight, hasn't played a minute?

[OzThunder]

and that must be the 4th time (this season) i've seen west running the break with a 3 on 1 and trying to take it all by himself, if he dropped that off to durant it was a certain dunk. important bucket missed

[OzSonic]

whats wrong with wally tonight, hasn't played a minute?

Sprained ankle:

http://blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com/soni ... 130897.asp

[D5150]

nice win, kd is cold blooded.

[djthesonicsfan]

Wish I could've seen it.

[Troy McClure]

Missed all of the game save the last 20 or so seconds.

The stats make it look like Wilcox had a good game.

durant went 7-21 again..

[D5150]

yeah, but he hit the big one.....again. and wilcox had a very solid game, so did nick. it wont really show up in the box score, but petro was very active again, i like what i have seen from him over the past few games.

[Ex-hippie]

Here in the NY area the weather has turned mild and calm. Then I saw the box score and figured out why:

Robert Swift, C DNP COACH'S DECISION

[djthesonicsfan]

But I've been reading & hearing that R Swift's return will be soon... a week or two at most. The conspiracy theorist in me notes that timeline aligns with the trade deadline. Me thinks Kurt Thomas is not long for the Sonics.