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All Games | 5-0 | +6.2 | 5-0 | 1-3 | 103.4 | 54.4 | 46.0% | 47.2 | 87.8 | 49.2 | 42.3% | 51.0 | Road Games | 2-0 | +2.2 | 2-0 | 1-0 | 104.5 | 52.5 | 47.6% | 44.5 | 88.5 | 50.5 | 41.0% | 54.0 | Last 5 Games | 5-0 | +6.2 | 5-0 | 1-3 | 103.4 | 54.4 | 46.0% | 47.2 | 87.8 | 49.2 | 42.3% | 51.0 |
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Team Stats (All Games) | 103.4 | 54.4 | 38-83 | 46.0% | 12-28 | 42.6% | 15-20 | 76.2% | 47 | 9 | 20 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 3 | vs opponents surrendering | 95.4 | 48.8 | 36-81 | 44.3% | 7-21 | 35.0% | 16-23 | 72.4% | 53 | 11 | 21 | 19 | 8 | 14 | 5 | Team Stats (Road Games) | 104.5 | 52.5 | 40-84 | 47.6% | 11-28 | 39.3% | 13-15 | 90.0% | 44 | 7 | 19 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 3 | Stats Against (All Games) | 87.8 | 49.2 | 33-78 | 42.3% | 7-20 | 35.6% | 14-18 | 79.8% | 51 | 11 | 19 | 18 | 5 | 18 | 3 | vs opponents averaging | 94.3 | 49 | 36-81 | 43.9% | 7-18 | 38.8% | 16-21 | 75.7% | 49 | 10 | 21 | 20 | 8 | 14 | 5 | Stats Against (Road Games) | 88.5 | 50.5 | 33-80 | 41.0% | 6-18 | 36.1% | 16-21 | 74.4% | 54 | 14 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 16 | 3 |
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All Games | 7-1 | +5.8 | 5-2 | 3-5 | 96.6 | 45.7 | 47.4% | 47.0 | 92.6 | 44.1 | 43.1% | 49.6 | Home Games | 3-0 | +3 | 2-0 | 1-2 | 99.0 | 51.3 | 49.2% | 45.7 | 87.7 | 40.7 | 40.3% | 48.3 | Last 5 Games | 4-1 | +2.8 | 4-1 | 1-4 | 95.6 | 43.2 | 46.2% | 47.2 | 92.4 | 43.8 | 42.8% | 52.0 |
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Team Stats (All Games) | 96.6 | 45.7 | 37-78 | 47.4% | 7-19 | 35.6% | 16-21 | 75.3% | 47 | 8 | 25 | 18 | 9 | 15 | 5 | vs opponents surrendering | 95.3 | 48 | 36-82 | 43.4% | 6-19 | 33.2% | 17-23 | 75.3% | 51 | 11 | 21 | 21 | 9 | 14 | 5 | Team Stats (Home Games) | 99.0 | 51.3 | 39-80 | 49.2% | 7-17 | 40.0% | 14-17 | 78.8% | 46 | 8 | 27 | 19 | 9 | 13 | 4 | Stats Against (All Games) | 92.6 | 44.1 | 35-81 | 43.1% | 6-18 | 33.1% | 17-21 | 80.7% | 50 | 12 | 20 | 19 | 9 | 15 | 6 | vs opponents averaging | 95.5 | 47.4 | 35-81 | 43.9% | 6-19 | 33.9% | 18-24 | 76.3% | 52 | 12 | 20 | 21 | 8 | 15 | 7 | Stats Against (Home Games) | 87.7 | 40.7 | 31-78 | 40.3% | 6-17 | 36.0% | 19-22 | 85.1% | 48 | 13 | 15 | 20 | 7 | 18 | 6 |
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11/2/2012 | MIAMI | 104-84 | W | 6 | W | 199 | U | 36-84 | 42.9% | 44 | 12 | 33-71 | 46.5% | 46 | 21 | 11/4/2012 | PHILADELPHIA | 100-84 | W | -3.5 | W | 187.5 | U | 39-77 | 50.6% | 48 | 14 | 34-79 | 43.0% | 44 | 18 | 11/5/2012 | @ PHILADELPHIA | 110-88 | W | 2.5 | W | 183.5 | O | 39-84 | 46.4% | 48 | 7 | 29-86 | 33.7% | 58 | 13 | 11/9/2012 | DALLAS | 104-94 | W | -6.5 | W | 198.5 | U | 35-84 | 41.7% | 55 | 9 | 33-81 | 40.7% | 57 | 20 | 11/13/2012 | @ ORLANDO | 99-89 | W | -7 | W | 188 | P | 41-84 | 48.8% | 41 | 9 | 37-75 | 49.3% | 50 | 20 | 11/15/2012 | @ SAN ANTONIO | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11/16/2012 | @ MEMPHIS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11/18/2012 | INDIANA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11/20/2012 | @ NEW ORLEANS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11/21/2012 | @ DALLAS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11/23/2012 | @ HOUSTON | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11/25/2012 | DETROIT | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11/26/2012 | @ BROOKLYN | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11/28/2012 | @ MILWAUKEE | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11/30/2012 | WASHINGTON | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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10/31/2012 | @ NEW ORLEANS | 99-95 | W | -7 | L | 186.5 | O | 38-80 | 47.5% | 51 | 15 | 35-80 | 43.7% | 47 | 13 | 11/1/2012 | OKLAHOMA CITY | 86-84 | W | -2 | T | 204.5 | U | 35-79 | 44.3% | 48 | 13 | 29-77 | 37.7% | 53 | 18 | 11/3/2012 | UTAH | 110-100 | W | -7.5 | W | 201.5 | O | 42-74 | 56.8% | 41 | 18 | 38-77 | 49.4% | 37 | 16 | 11/5/2012 | INDIANA | 101-79 | W | -8.5 | W | 193.5 | U | 41-87 | 47.1% | 48 | 8 | 27-79 | 34.2% | 55 | 19 | 11/7/2012 | @ LA CLIPPERS | 84-106 | L | -1.5 | L | 204.5 | U | 30-73 | 41.1% | 41 | 20 | 46-83 | 55.4% | 48 | 15 | 11/9/2012 | @ SACRAMENTO | 97-86 | W | -6 | W | 198.5 | U | 35-72 | 48.6% | 55 | 20 | 32-91 | 35.2% | 52 | 11 | 11/10/2012 | @ PORTLAND | 112-109 | W | -2.5 | W | 197 | O | 40-70 | 57.1% | 43 | 21 | 42-89 | 47.2% | 44 | 15 | 11/13/2012 | @ LA LAKERS | 84-82 | W | 0 | W | 196 | U | 35-90 | 38.9% | 49 | 8 | 31-74 | 41.9% | 61 | 17 | 11/15/2012 | NEW YORK | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11/17/2012 | DENVER | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11/19/2012 | LA CLIPPERS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11/21/2012 | @ BOSTON | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11/23/2012 | @ INDIANA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11/25/2012 | @ TORONTO | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11/26/2012 | @ WASHINGTON | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11/28/2012 | @ ORLANDO | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11/29/2012 | @ MIAMI | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 12/1/2012 | MEMPHIS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | NEW YORK: GUARDS: RAYMOND FELTON will start at the point, which seems like a colossal mistake. He had his career year in New York under Mike D'Antoni, but the Knicks have gone away from the pick-and-roll system he thrived in . . . Don't be surprised if JASON KIDD is overtaking Felton in minutes played by midseason. He's limited athletically but still a heady passer . . . Resident chucker J.R. SMITH should see big minutes early before IMAN SHUMPERT steps in as the defense half of their shooting guard platoon as soon as his knee is recovered mid-season . . . RONNIE BREWER will be Smith's defensive complement while Shumpert is out . . . PABLO PRIGIONI is a game manager who provides insurance at the point. FORWARDS: This is once again CARMELO ANTHONY's team, as the Knicks will run their offense through him. It's going to be a lot of iso, and a lot of scoring opportunities for Melo . . . AMAR'E STOUDEMIRE doesn't fit nearly as well in this system as he did in former coach Mike D'Antoni's. He ended up forcing a lot of shots a year ago, and his durability is a major question mark . . . STEVE NOVAK will continue to come off the bench strictly as a three-point shooter. He's one of the best long-range bombers in the NBA, but he's too much of a defensive liability to play more than 20 minutes per night . . . Swingman JAMES WHITE will also get some minutes at the two or three spots with his 6-foot-7 frame. . . CHRIS COPELAND had some solid years overseas, but will be lucky to break into this rotation . . . KURT THOMAS is in player/coach mode. CENTERS: TYSON CHANDLER is indispensible on the defensive end as long as sieves Carmelo Anthony and Amar'e Stoudemire are also in the frontcourt . . . MARCUS CAMBY can't defendin space like Chandler can, but his ability to rebound and protect the rim will come in handy as the second unit is no better defensively than the starters . . . RASHEED WALLACE came out of retirement, but has a long way to go, especially with his lack of conditioning, before he contributes much at age 38. | | SAN ANTONIO: GUARDS: TONY PARKER played at an MVP level last year. His eye injury is obviously not an issue, and he was constantly getting on coach Gregg Popovich to let him finish meaningless games last year. There's no reason he can't repeat last year's performance . . . MANU GINOBILI dealt with a series of nagging injuries last year, and it's clear the team will have to monitor his regular-season workload . . . GARY NEAL provides solid minutes in this rotation, mostly at the point, and is able to consistently knock down threes . . . DANNY GREEN's rotation spot is in a bit of peril. He was too much of an offensive liability in last year's Western Conference Finals . . . NANDO de COLO is a combo guard who can provide instant offense off the bench. He can shoot it and does a nice job getting to the line . . . PATTY MILLS steps in as another viable option in this loaded backcourt . . . CORY JOSEPH's roster spot is in jeopardy after a middling D-League season. FORWARDS: TIM DUNCAN will continue to save it up for the playoffs. He still has plenty left in the tank, but he'll get tons of rest in March and April and more and more often defers to Tony Parker on offense when he does play . . . There's plenty to like about KAWHI LEONARD, who proved to be useful on both ends of the court last season. He'll be asked to be a little more aggressive offensively this year and should even have a couple of sets designed for him . . . STEPHEN JACKSON was a bit of a disaster in Milwaukee before landing with the Spurs last year. He's another veteran who will be paced during the regular season. And while he's been a facilitator in the past, he's really just a catch-and-shoot guy in San Antonio . . . MATT BONNER will continue to come off the bench and hoist some threes. CENTERS: BORIS DIAW's pick-and-pop ability makes him Popovich's top choice in the center rotation . . . TIAGO SPLITTER looks to be a career second-unit guy. He works hard and can defend, but he's just too clunky on the offensive end . . . DeJUAN BLAIR can pick up some cheap baskets, but his lack of offensive skills and defensive size makes him a fringe rotation player. |
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*Knicks-Spurs Preview* ======================
By PAUL DIGIACOMO STATS Senior Editor
New York (5-0) at San Antonio (7-1), 8:30 p.m. EDT
In order for the New York Knicks to remain the only unbeaten team in the NBA, they'll have to win in a place that has not been kind to them for nearly a decade and defeat a club that continues to amaze in regular-season games.
New York tries to end a nine-game losing streak in San Antonio on Thursday night as it takes on a Spurs squad looking to win for the 18th time in 19 non-playoff contests.
The Knicks opened a three-game trip with a 99-89 victory over Orlando on Tuesday night, improving to 5-0 for the first time since opening the 1993-94 season with seven consecutive wins en route to an appearance in the NBA finals.
New York's success can be attributed to its solid both ends of the court, as it is among the league leaders with 103.4 points per game and an average of 87.8 allowed.
The Knicks, who have won each of their games by double digits, held the Magic to 13 points in the fourth quarter after taking a one-point lead into the period.
"Defense, we buckled down," said forward Carmelo Anthony, who scored a game-high 25 points. "We kind of slowed them down, kept them off the glass rebounding. Once we had a chance to rebound the basketball, get out and make some shots, we didn't turn back from there."
Starting guard Raymond Felton had 21 points and reserve JR Smith chipped in with 21 of his own on 9-of-14 shooting. Smith is second on the Knicks with a career-best average of 18.2 points, trailing Anthony's 26.8 per game.
"It's great. It's a great feeling," said Smith, who is 13 for 18 from 3-point range. "We want to keep it going."
Doing so may be tough in San Antonio, where New York has averaged 88.6 points since a 105-97 win March 18, 2003. Plus, the Spurs have jumped out to a 7-1 start after ending the 2011-12 regular season on a 10-game win streak and winning their first 10 in the playoffs before losing four straight to Oklahoma City in the Western Conference finals.
Including playoffs, San Antonio has won 22 of 24 on its own court.
"Road wins are tough to get, so you gotta really be locked in and focused as a unit," said coach Mike Woodson, whose Knicks are in a stretch of playing six of seven away from home. "... The schedule is what it is. We can't run from it."
The Spurs concluded a 3-1 trip Tuesday night with an 84-82 victory over the Lakers as Danny Green hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 9.3 seconds left.
San Antonio is also one of the better defensive teams in the NBA, holding opponents to 92.6 points per game, and it helped against Los Angeles as the Spurs shot a season-low 38.9 percent.
"That's a great win, we were not playing very well, missed a lot of wide-open shots," said point guard Tony Parker, who scored a team-high 19 points while shooting 8 for 18. "... (Thursday) is going to be a great game, another one."
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