By Kenneth Teape (@teapester725)
Thursday, January 2, 2014
New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs
Pre-Game News and Notes
The Knicks will embark on the dreaded
Texas Triangle road trip starting Thursday in San Antonio. For a team
struggling as much as the Knicks a road trip of this difficulty could spell
disaster. It will be a tall task for the Knicks to pull the victory out
tonight, but here are a few things to keep an eye on for the game tonight that
will point them in the right direction.
-Player News and Notes
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| Mark Bonifacio/New York Daily News |
The Knicks will get a big boost Thursday
as Carmelo Anthony is expected to be back in the lineup. The Knicks have looked
like a complete mess offensively over the last three games with Anthony
sidelined. The Knicks have obviously struggled throughout the season even with
Anthony in the lineup, evident by their 9-21 record, but having Anthony helps
them out.
Some other injury news for the Knicks is
that Raymond Felton and Pablo Prigioni will continue to be sidelined. Neither
player made the trip to San Antonio nor both are expected to be out the whole
road trip. Metta World Peace is dealing with a knee injury and his timetable to
return is unknown at this time.
The Spurs on the other hand look to be
heading into the game with a full complement of players. With them playing
their last game New Year’s Eve there should be no shenanigans pulled by Spurs
head coach Gregg Popovich, who has notoriously gave players rest when he feels necessary.
-Lineup Changes
