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Lee, Duhon Have Record Nights In Win

The Knicks knocked off the Warriors, 138-125, on Saturday night thanks to a trio of record-setting performances.

Chris Duhon dished a team-record 22 assists; David Lee had 37 points and 21 rebounds (both career-highs); and New York scored a franchise-record 82 points in the first half.

"Chris Duhon did a great job of finding me on the pick-and-roll," Lee said. "And he found me about 18 or 20 times."

The Knicks also set a record for points in the second quarter with 43.

Via ESPN


Walsh Hoping To End Marbury 'Distraction' Monday

Donnie Walsh is hoping to put an end to the Stephon Marbury saga as soon as Monday, when the Knicks meet with the outcast guard to try to come to an agreement on a severance, the New York Post is reporting.

Walsh said he's "disappointed" in Marbury, called his situation a "distraction" and said he's aiming to reach a resolution when he meets with the embattled player and Players' Association attorney Hal Biagas tomorrow.

Asked if there would be finality tomorrow, Walsh said, "I can't predict that, but that's what I am hoping. That's what I'm going into the meeting for."

"It doesn't look good," Walsh added. "The situation has spiraled down. There'll be options out there. We've gone down a long road and have to direct ourselves to where we are. I think everyone came in with good intentions. It hasn't worked out. We have to acknowledge that."

Via New York Post


Crawford Gets MSG Video Tribute And Standing Ovation

In the first quarter of the game on Saturday, the Knicks played a video tribute to Jamal Crawford, and the crowd gave him a standing ovation.

This was Crawford's first game in New York since the trade sending him to Golden State.

In other news from Madison Square Garden, Chris Duhon had 22 assists, breaking a record set in 1958 for most assists in a game by a Knick; David Lee had his career high in points, 37, and rebounds, 21; Mike D'Antoni said that Danilo Gallinari is "working four hours, five hours a day on his back"; and Nate Robinson is likely to play Tuesday while Jared Jeffries should be back by the end of the coming week.

Via New York Times


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