The Knicks: Who We Thought They Were

Some things just never change, it seems: “Is it possible to be eliminated from playoff contention in October? With the Knicks, anything is possible … except making shots and a commitment to playing hard-nosed defense. You would think that the Knicks, owners of eight straight losing seasons, would at the least put in an honest day’s work on opening night. Instead, Mike D’Antoni’s club went through the motions and was thoroughly embarrassed by the Miami Heat, losing 115-93 in a game that was over early in the third quarter.”