By Dave Holcomb Despite J.R. Smith's 30 points and Carmelo Anthony's strong fourth quarter, New York loses to NBA-worst Milwaukee Bucks There never really is such a thing as a must-win game the first week of February in the NBA, but with Knicks still a game out of eighth place after winning four of its last five, and facing the Milwaukee Bucks, the only team in the league … [Read more...] about Knicks drop must-win in Milwaukee
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Tillman and the Tribunes take care of Jamestown CC
By Paul Gotham JAMESTOWN, NY – Elijah Tillman (Garnerville, NY/ North Rockland) had the usual for his pre-game meal: a spicy Italian sub topped with banana peppers, lettuce, ranch dressing and Chipotle sauce. Head coach Jerry Burns added a side of motivation. Judging by results, the freshman center digested it well. Tillman notched a career-high and paced a balanced … [Read more...] about Tillman and the Tribunes take care of Jamestown CC
Billy and the Griffs remain undefeated at home
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY – What Billy Baron started, the rest of the Golden Griffins finished. And in the process Canisius kept its undefeated mark at home in tact. Billy Baron matched a career high and paced a quartet in double digits as Canisius (14-7/8-2) defeated the Marist Red Foxes (6-14/3-7), 78-65 in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference action at the Koessler … [Read more...] about Billy and the Griffs remain undefeated at home
Tribunes topple the Niagara County CC Thunderwolves, 87-76
By Paul Gotham ROCHESTER, NY – Monroe Community College's men's basketball team lost the opening tap Saturday afternoon. That was one of the only occasions the Tribunes came up short. Marcus Gooding (Brooklyn, NY/ Franklin Delano Roosevelt) led three Tribunes in double figures as Monroe CC (16-5/5-0) defeated the No. 9 Niagara County Community College Thunderwolves … [Read more...] about Tribunes topple the Niagara County CC Thunderwolves, 87-76
Knicks more like Nix against Nets
Still smelling like London, the Nets crushed the Knicks in the Garden. By Joe Manganiello What didn't go wrong for the Knicks in the Garden yesterday? The New York Knicks were beat down by their crosstown rival Brooklyn Nets, 103-80 as the Nets won all four quarters. The Knicks committed 16 turnovers to a defense that has forced the ninth-fewest turnovers this season. … [Read more...] about Knicks more like Nix against Nets