The Knicks rose up in the 4th quarter as they outscored the Heat 23-15 to win the game. The Knicks played solid defense the whole night as they held the Heat to 39.2% shooting from the floor. Jamal Crawford led the way for the Knicks with 22 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Nate Robinson was outstanding off of the bench with 19 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Zach Randolph had an impressive game inside for the Knicks with 16 points 14 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals. The Knicks improved to 13-27 on the season with this win.

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The Knicks were outrebounded 41-32 and the Wizards shot 56.8% from the floor which were the big reasons for the loss last night. Quentin Richardson led the way for the Knicks with 21 points, 6 rebounds and 2 steals. Jamal Crawford had a solid night with 19 points and 4 assists. Eddy Curry (17 points, 5 rebounds) and Zach Randolph (16 points, 7 rebounds) each also had solid games. The Knicks have fallen to 12-27 on the season with this loss.

Point guard Stephon Marbury will have surgery on Tuesday to correct a fractured bone spur in his left ankle. Marbury played in 24 games this season for the Knicks and he averaged 33.5 minutes, 13.9 points, 2.5 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game. Marbury will likely be replaced in the starting lineup by Nate Robinson.

If the Knicks were smart they would play guard Nate Robinson a lot at home. He is a fan favorite plus the guys ahead of him aren’t exactly racking up the wins this season. Robinson has played in 28 games this season for the Knicks and he is averaging 19.8 minutes, 10.1 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game. He must improve his shooting as he’s only hitting 39.9% from the floor and 37.5% from three point range so far this season.