knicks struggle vs Sixers

In recent years the New York Knicks  have displayed a number of disappointing moments at Madison Square Garden.  New York is the mecca of basketball.  Great players come to New York to showcase their many talents.  Kobe Bryant and LeBron James have played some of their most memorable road games at Madison Square Garden, much to the chagrin of New York fans.

NBA players are not fearful of playing in New York.  In fact, players these days look forward to playing in Gotham.  The Knicks do not defend their home court well.  During the Patrick Ewing era teams despised traveling to play the knicks.  The Knicks front court defense was just as stingy as a miserable New York winter.  In those days when you competed against the Knicks you knew you were in for a dog fight.

The Knicks are currently in search of an identity.  The Philadelphia 76ers are the worst team in the NBA.  New York struggled to put away Philadelphia last night at the garden.  At one point New York led by 20.  The 76ers cut the Knicks lead to single digits by the closing moments of the third quarter.

The Knicks are a team in transition.  However, the Eastern Conference is stacked with teams with room for improvement.  If  New York plans on returning to postseason play, a team like Philadelphia cannot give the Knicks a run for their money.  New York's goal is to compete with the best teams in the East.  Last night's performance proves just how far the Knicks are from accomplishing their ultimate goal of winning an NBA Championship.