November 9, 2004 - 7:30 PM (EST)
Philadelphia 76ers (1-2) VS New York Knicks (0-2)
@Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
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Projected Starting Lineups:
STORYLINE: Prior to the season many publications picked the 76ers and the Knicks as the teams to beat in the Atlantic division, but with the season just a week old both teams are are on the wrong end of two game losing streaks. The Knicks with their wealth of offensive firepower only put up 73 points in their home opener against the Celtics, with the leading scorer being second year power forward Michael Sweetney who put up 18 in 32 minutes.
76ers are having trouble on both ends of the ball, and will look to pressure the Knicks who have an added size advantage at all of their positions in the backcourt. 76ers who have fell behind by double digits in each of their three games must protect the ball early on where they usually play sloppy to dig themselves into a hole.
KEY MATCHUP:
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INJURIES:
Sixers - Dalembert (right hamstring strain), Kedrick Brown (flu like symptoms), John Salmons (groin strain).
Knicks - Michael Sweetney (sprained right thumb), Penny Hardaway (strained right hamstring)
STAT LEADERS:
Points: 76ers- Iverson 28.7; Knicks - Marbury 19.5
Rebounds: 76ers- Thomas 11.3; Knicks - Thomas 12
Assists: 76ers- Iverson 6.7; Knicks - Marbury 8
Blocks: 76ers- Iguodala .67; Sweetney and Thomas 1.5
Three Pointers: 76ers- Iguodala 50%; Knicks - Marbury and Crawford 44%
Personal Fouls: 76ers- Korver 4; Ariza 4