MSG Returns

I missed most of the Knicks vs. Bulls game because I didn't realize it was a matinee, so I had to catch Knicks in 60. So far, the plan is working. Madison Square Gordon has returned to NY! Ben Gordon, returned to the bench role that made him a star during his rookie season as he lit up the Knicks for 25 points in 30 min. Deng Smith and Hinrich all had double-digit points. Rebounds were pretty spread out, but led by Wallace with 10. Points off turnovers were great... just the way Bull's basketball should be. The Knicks actually looked good in the first 5 minute, trading shots with Chicago. Later, when both teams went to their benches, the Bulls pulled away a little. Gordon came in and made some big plays for the Bulls. Curry came in and fumbled for the Knicks. One play that cracked me up was when Curry (7 ft) went for a dunk and Gordon (6 ft) tried to block him. Gordon must've been inspired by Nocioni's 2 blocks from the last game against the Knicks!

During a postgame interview, Isaiah Thomas said that he benched Curry because he wanted some firepower off the bench. We all know Curry was benched because all of his shots were snuffed last time by Nocioni and other sub-7-foot defenders!

I probably sound more excited than I should be. The Bucks were an OK team and the Knicks suck, but at least it's a good start. I'm just a little overexcited because being a Bulls fan in NY, I'm part of a very small minority. So it's extra special when we beat up on the Knicks.