Nuggets vs. Knicks: TV Schedule, Live Stream, Spread Info and More
The New York Knicks desperately need a win, and they need it to come now against the Denver Nuggets.
The stakes are high, and these are two teams that are very familiar with each other. It should be an intense game.
The Knicks are in the midst of a five-game losing streak, while the Nuggets come into this game having won five of their last six, including a 117-104 win over the Heat.
These are two teams on two different paths right now, but one win, or loss, can really change the tide.
Where: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
When: Sat. Jan. 21 at 7:30 p.m. EST
Watch: NBA TV
Listen: AM 950 KRWZ Denver; AM 1050 ESPN Radio New York
Betting Line: Denver -2.5 via Bovada.net
Key Injuries:
Denver: Center Nene probable (heel), guard Rudy Fernandez questionable (Achilles).
New York: Guard Baron Davis out (back).
Injury Report Via USA Today.
What's At Stake?
The Knicks desperately need a win. They are on a pretty bad losing streak and have looked bad in the process. The fans are getting restless, and we all know how ruthless the media can be in New York.
What They're Saying:
John Schuhmann of NBA.com writes on the secret to the Nuggets winning games. They are excellent at getting to the hoop and scoring field goals from within the paint.
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith writes a very blunt article proclaiming that the Knicks are just a very bad team. The team and its fanbase have been frustrated, and many pundits have lashed out at coach Mike D'Antoni, but Smith urges people to look at the horrible play from the actual players instead.
Nuggets Player To Watch:
Benjamin Hochman of The Denver Post is reporting that Nene is likely to play in this big matchup, and if he's out there, he'll be the guy to watch.
He's averaging 13.5 points, 8.8 rebounds and one block per game and is going to be a huge factor against a Knicks team that really struggles down low.
Knicks Player To Watch:
Most people agree that Carmelo Anthony is a star, but is he a superstar? He can't answer that question tonight, but he can sure do himself a big favor by beating his former team in dominant fashion.
Anthony will have to play like a superstar if the Knicks want to end this skid.
Key Matchup:
The matchup I'm going to be watching is Amar'e Stoudemire and Nene battling down low.
Some feel that Stoudemire is not being dominant down low, and the Knicks need him to be. So it will be interesting to see how he matches up against Nene, who may still be playing a bit banged up.
Prediction:
I think the Knicks rise to the moment and get the win that they desperately need at home.
Knicks: 94 Nuggets: 91
