Last Night's Action: Knicks Continue to Stink Up MSG
Anthony Anderson, star of Law & Order Hang Time, shows off his breakdance moves at the Knicks game. He proved to be the most entertaining part of the game. (AP/Julie Jacobson)
- Kings 121, Knicks 94: The circus isn't in town yet, but Madison Square Garden already stinks — the Knicks were blown out at home for the second game in a row. Friday night, it was the Western Conference doormat Kings, who were searching for their first win against a Eastern Conference team, that gave the Knicks a drubbing. The game was ugly from the start, with the Kings jumping out to a 15-0 lead and the Knicks missing their first nine shots. All the starters for Sacramento scored in double digits with Kevin Martin leading the way with 30. Nate Robinson led the Knicks with 19 points in the loss. Al Harrington, the Knicks' leading scorer was out with a sore Achilles. It's hard to believe that just a week ago, this team was playing well and had playoff hopes.
- Nets, 96, Heat 88: Who needs Devin Harris? With the All-Star guard sitting out another game due to injury, Chris Douglas-Roberts led the Nets to their second straight game, scoring a career high 18 points. NBA scoring leader Dwayne Wade, who sat out the Heat's previous loss, had 27 points in the loss. Vince Carter narrowly missed a triple double with 17 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists. The Nets are now two games behind Chicago for the final playoff spot.
- Devils 4, Wild 0: Martin Brodeur had no problem winning his 553rd game as he and the Devils blanked Minnesota. The win put Brodeur closer to yet another record — the shutout record currently held by Terry Sawchuk, with 103 shutouts.
- Hurricanes 5, Islanders 4: Four 2nd period goals weren't enough for the last place Islanders to beat Carolina. Chad Larose scored the go ahead goal for Carolina with 4:21 left in the game.
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