The Knicks lost in overtime 121-118 to Oklahoma City in the debuts of Tracy McGrady, Sergio Rodriguez and Eddie House, but there was an excitement in the arena that hasn't been seen in recent years.
McGrady scored 26 points on an efficient 10-for-17 with five assists and four rebounds.
?I felt good going to the basket,? McGrady said. ?I felt explosive.?
McGrady was received warmly my the New York crowd.
?I haven?t felt that good in a while, to really be received that way, to hear those chants,? McGrady said. ?It really gave chills down my spine.?