Knicks @ Lakers: 12/29 Final

     The Knicks played like a JV team last night at the Staples Center. Kobe Bryant had his way with whomever was guarding him, Pau Gasol was toying around in the paint, and Josh McRoberts was trying to earn all star votes.

                                                               (Image from Wally Skalij of the Los Angeles Times)

     The same cannot be said of the Knickerbockers. Amar'e Stoudemire went 4 for 17 from the field and is not looking like the Amar'e that was in the Big Apple last year. He passed up many opportunities to drive and settle for jump shots. Carmelo Anthony had 27 points and 7 rebounds but his defense is still questionable. The biggest problem remains to be a lack at the point guard position, and until the problem is solved I see a lot of heartbreak here in New York. 






New York Knicks: 82 
Los Angeles Lakers: 99