NBA 2K9 Game New York Knicks Game 7

New York @ 82 83 83 San Antonio 81 83 82 I've had enough of Sasha. So he is gawn. His efficiency rating was absolute rubbish. Statement from owner 'We thank Sasha for everything he has contributed. And we wish him the best of luck with his new team'. In other words thanks for nothing sunshine. So in a three team deal i acquired Deshawn Stevenson and Zydrunas Ilgauskas. This meant parting with Kendrick Perkins who had been serviceable, but still expendable when you can welcome Big Z into the mix. So basically my rotation consists of - Guard - Calderon, Stuckey Shooting G - Stevenson, Daniels Small Forward - Granger, Gomes, Ariza Power Forward - Garnett Maxiell Centre - Big Z, Varejo, Mutombo So now lets get to tonight's game against the San Antonio Suns err Spurs Starting 5 - K. Ollie,J. Crawford,S. Marion,A. Stoudamire, S. O'Neal Bench - E. House, A. Thornton, A. Harrington, Wow this one was a great game. It had its swings the whole way with the Spurs going on a massive run to open the 3rd quarter. But this was answered by the Knicks thanks to gerat energy from Daniels and as the 4th quarter started a 13 point defecit had been turned into a 6 point lead. Asides from Stoudamire's opening quarter burst he had been pretty quiet. A big highlight was STAT's massive windmill attempt that saw him take off from a fair way out. Would have been the dunk of the game... WAIT. make that the season! but he either came up short or was denied by KG or Big Z. The elad changed numerous times in the final minutes with each team trading baskets for a 1 point lead either way. Some clutch free throws by Granger and Garnett kept the score even in the final minute. The final play of the game saw me call a timeout with 8 seconds left trailing by 2 points. Garnett had been the man to go to in the 1/2 court game and after he inbounded the ball to Calderon he got the ball back with 4 seconds at the high post. Stoudamire was up close. Garnett drives into the lane and goes for the left handed finger role as time expires to send it to over time. No joy. Game over. Game Final Spurs d 32 26 28 29 115 Knicks 30 33 26 24 113 Jordan Brand Player of the Game Shaquille O'Neal - 26 points (13-16 FG), 6 boards, 4blocks 2 steals Top Performers Spurs A. Stoudamire - 20 points (10-14 FG), 8 boards. 3 assists J Crawford - 19 points, 8 assists K Ollie - 15 points, 10 assists, 3 steals Knicks K. Garnett - 32 points (13-18 FG), 4 boards, 4 blocks Z. Ilgauskas - 21 points (10-12 FG), 5 assists J. Calderon - 6 points, 12 assists Dud of the Game Garnett for not taking it strong to the cup for the final play. Go up hard and either put it through or go to the line. Too soft Kevin.. Much too soft Team Stats Pretty even apart from rebounding. but what could i expect against there massive front line. 29-17 rebounds and a 12-0 2nd chance points advantage for the Spurs. The Spurs only shot 2-14 from 3pt range. Anywhere within that they were deadly.