THE GAME: NEW YORK - OKLAHOMA CITY: 118-121 (a.p.)
T. Mc Grady (NY) = 26 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists
D. Lee (NY) =) 30 pts, 10 RBDS, 6 ft.
E. House (NY) = 24 pts, 5 RBDS
K. Durant (Okl) = 36 pts, 5 RBDS, 3 ft.
R. Westbrook (Okl) = 31 pts, 9 RBDS, 10 ft.
J. Green (Okl) = 16 pts, 11 rebounds
A long time ago that the Madison Square Garden had not been so excited by a new player. Arrived in Houston on the final day of transfers, Tracy McGrady was greeted by a standing ovation at his entrance. His first ball possession too. The player, who had hardly played this season, said the best ways to his new fans by spending recklessly and finishing with 26 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists. Obviously short of form, he has not held any meeting but when he returned to the bench, the audience shouted "We want T-Mac" (We want T-Mac). They even forgave two important free throws missed a minute from time. It must be said that he had to restore the advantage the Knicks.
As good as it is, McGrady's performance was not enough to win the game. This has not prevented her partner and coach Mike D'Antoni of the salute. Even Kevin Durant, a monstrous 36 points, split open a small compliment. "It was phenomenal. He's back. He played well but I take the victory". In turn, T-Mac was admitted "surprised to have also played well". The question is whether the player often injuries and irregular, can keep this pace until the end of the season. He has at least been told that he would accept the sacrifice on his salary next year if the Knicks signed one or two stars (Wade, James?) End of contract. Enough to put a little more New Yorkers in the pocket ...
THE PLAYER: Danny Granger (Indiana):
Not impressed for a penny by new-look Rockets where Kevin Martin has yet its benchmarks (14 pts and 3 on 16 to shoot), the Pacers have spent 125 points including 36 of Danny Granger in Houston (125-115) . The star of the l'Indiana added 7 rebounds and 4 assists in his stats sheet. He turns over 25 points per game since early February.
THE STAT: 1
Kim Hughes won his first match as coach of the Clippers during the victory over Sacramento (99-89). Former assistant Mike Dunleavy had lost five games since it had erased its gain. Chris Kaman (22 points, 16 rebounds) and Eric Gordon (30 points) were the architects of this victory. Franchise in Los Angeles remains largely loss (22 wins - 33 losses) in 12th place in the West.
THE FRENCH:
Back from injury, Joakim Noah had six minutes of play (1 point and 2 rebounds in the victory for Chicago over Philadelphia (122-90). Boris Diaw (11 pts, 7 rebounds, 2 assists) had game time (45 minutes) but lost to Milwaukee with Charlotte (93-88).
OTHER MATCHES:
Toronto 109-104 Washington
Chicago 122-90 Philadelphia
Houston 115-125 Indiana
Milwaukee 93-88 Charlotte
Dallas 97-91 Miami
LA Clippers 99-89 Sacramento
1 commentaires:
McGrady played very well despite the loss. I think he will help the Knicks win many of their remaining games, but New York will still miss the playoffs.
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