- Anthony in a TKO over Collins: Will this one be part of the “50 Greatest Moments?” The Knicks showed some life; unfortunately it was in a brawl at the end of their 123-100 loss to Denver. While this brawl didn’t quite have the pageantry of Jeff Van Gundy hanging onto Alonzo Mourning’s leg, it did have some very good slaps. One thing is for sure; Carmelo Anthony will probably get a long vacation when David Stern sees the “highlights” of this game.
- Toronto 9 Rangers 2: New York tried to live up to the Knicks’ example and fought, but they were no match for the Maple Leafs. Toronto further humiliated MSG ownership with a ridiculous win over the Rangers.
- Detroit 90 Nets 82: Jason Kidd and Vince Carter were rejected in crunch time as the Pistons came up with the victory.
- Detroit 2 Devils 1: The Red Wings started off the “Motown sweep in the swamp” with their first win in New Jersey in 13 years.
- New York 6 Atlanta 0: The Islanders prevented the locals from going winless. Rick DiPietro had 37 saves and five different Islanders had an assist and a goal in the win.
Photo of the brawl at Madison Square Garden by AP/Frank Franklin II
