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In hockey news, the Rangers and Devils won, the Islanders lost. And in the depressing basketball update, the Knicks and Nets lost—the Nets are now 0-15.

• Washington 4 Rangers 2: Marian Gaborik had two goals, but it wasn’t enough as Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals beat the Rangers again. Gaborik tied the game with his 15th goal of the year in the third, but the Caps added two goals in the final five minutes for the win.
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For basketball fans in New York, the upcoming NBA season is really all about next year. July 1, 2010, to be precise; the exact moment when free agents like LeBron James, Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh hit the market. It’s a strange year because you won’t have much to root for and apart from a few core players; the Knicks and Nets will be willing to trade away players in exchange for cap space next summer. And don’t forget Knicks’ fans, former GM Isiah Thomas traded away the 2010 number one pick for Stephon Marbury, so the draft lottery isn’t a possibility.

• Spurs 108, Nets 93: The Spurs have the Nets' number, that much is clear. Tuesday's win was the 13th straight by San Antonio over New Jersey. Brook Lopez can feel good about his 18 points, but he did allow Tim Duncan to dominate the game to the tune of 27 points, nine rebounds and eight assists. Matt Bonner's mini explosion to start the third quarter took much of the suspense out of this one. Vince Carter had 25 points and Devin Harris had 21.
• Warriors 144, Knicks 127: Teams should not score 127 points in regulation and lose. But that didn't happen with the Knicks on Tuesday. They allowed the most points in any NBA game this season en route to their fifth straight loss. Don Nelson plus Mike D'Anonti will always equal a shootout. Al Harrington had 22 in the first-half but just 24 overall in his return to Golden State.
• Kings 4, Islanders 3 (SO): Yann Danis got beat once in the shootout, but that was one time too many. The Islanders blew leads of 2-1 and 3-2. At least the Kings are as hot as any team in the NHL. Doug Weight, Tim Jackman and Andy Hilbert scored for the home team.

The Rangers were lucky to even be in a position to tie the game because Atlanta had a shot to score on an empty net and missed. But, New York’s luck ran out in the shootout when Henrik Lundqvist looked very ordinary and let in two goals and the Rangers only scored one.

Trailing by six entering the fourth quarter, New York held Houston to 18 points in the final period. This was the first time they had won a game in which they trailed after three quarters -- they were 0-21.

• Knicks 108, Grizzlies 88: A look at the streaks for the Knicks. They have three straight wins, the most consecutive victories since early November. David Lee has six straight double-doubles -- he had 19 points and 14 rebounds Friday. Danilo Gallinari has now appeared in four straight games without hurting himself. He had 11 against the Grizzlies, who replaced Marc Iavaroni with Johnny Davis. Memphis has lost eight in a row. The Knicks get Philadelphia on Saturday night.
• Spurs 94, Nets 91: Poor Nets. They scratch and claw all game only to have Michael Finley bury them with a 3-pointer at the end. Their performance against Tim Duncan was none too impressive, however. He had 30 points and 15 rebounds. Brook Lopez, who had 15 points of his own, didn't provide much defense against the 10-time All-Star.
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• Knicks 101, Hornets 95: Picking the Knicks to go 1-3 on this four-game road swing would have ben a popular position. Most would have thought they had the team to take care of Oklahoma City but not one to down Houston, Dallas or New Orleans. But an upset in the Big Easty saved an 0-4 trip that started with a disaster in Oklahoma City. They almost blew a 14-point lead late. David Lee had 24, Wilson Chandler had 19 and Al Harrington had 20 off the bench. Next up is a home-and-home against Washington.
• Nets 103, Thunder 99 (OT): Devin Harris returned but the Nets needed overtime to beat the lowly Thunder. Harris had 17, but rookie Brook Lopez had 31. The Nets started the season 5-12 at home but are now 9-12. They're also .500 on the season at 19-19. Given the low expectations they faced this season, they have to be happy to be mediocre.
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We know the Knicks will be different, but will they be any better? Then again, how could they be any worse? The coach is new, the players are the same, but there is a different vibe to the team that ended last year at 23-59. Eddy Curry isn’t a part of the rotation and Stephon Marbury will be coming off the bench. Chris Duhon has been brought in to run the point and Jared Jeffries will be at center when he is healthy again. The new coach has brought a new attitude and a fast-paced offense to MSG and it should make for some more entertaining basketball.

Boy were we wrong about fan reaction at the NBA Draft. Not only did the fans boo the Knicks selection of Danilo Gallinari, but they even started a “Fire Donnie” chant. Why the hate for Gallinari? Well, the fans wanted OJ Mayo and drafting a European player probably brings back memories of Frederic Weis. Perhaps the booing was just Knicks fans getting out their leftover animosity from this past season. Gallinari isn’t a bad pick however. He doesn’t play defense (so he fits right in) but he is extremely good with the ball and can score which makes him a perfect fit for Mike D’Antoni’s system. However, with the addition of Gallinari, the Knicks have a glut at the 3 and the 4 spots, so expect some sort of trade to happen soon, preferably the end of the Zach Randolph era.

      

Tonight will be different at Madison Square Garden because for the first time in years, the Knicks will do something and not be booed. While all signs point to the Knicks sticking with the #6 pick, you can be sure that could change because the top of the draft is very fluid. For weeks it has all been about Derrick Rose and Michael Beasley going 1-2, but with Chicago reportedly picking Rose, the Heat are considering a trade or picking OJ Mayo. If they pick Mayo, you can bet the Knicks will try and get to #3 to get Beasley.