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McGrady Held Out In Second Half

Knicks guard Tracy McGrady sat out the second half of the team's game against the Grizzlies on Saturday night with a sore left knee.

McGrady played for 15 minutes in the first half in the second game of a back-to-back. New York coach Mike D'Antoni said before the game that he hoped the guard would be able to go 25-30 minutes.

"I just don't want to have any setbacks," McGrady said afterward.

Via ESPN


D'Antoni Crtical Of Gallinari's Motor

Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni has taken a big shot at young forward Danilo Gallinari.

D'Antoni says that Gallinari has become too detached and must "turn his motor up."

In the three games since New York landed Tracy McGrady, Gallinari has scored 6, 5 and 7 points and has taken no more than eight shots.

Via New York Post


D'Antoni Doesn't Use Advance Scouting?

On his Twitter page, Brian Windhorst of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reported that the Cavs have drawn up a couple of new plays to incorporate Antawn Jamison into their offense.

He then says that the Knicks -- whom the Cavs play next -- will not know about the new plays because coach Mike D'Antoni "can't be bothered with advance scouting."

Via Brian Windhorst, Cleveland Plain Dealer (via Twitter)


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