- Knicks 105, Wizards 93:The last time the Knicks won two games in a row, the TV writers' strike was only two weeks old. And this game came against a team that wasn't playing its fourth game in five nights. After jumping out to a quick first-half lead, the Knicks gave much of it back before recovering. Jamal Crawford had 29 points, including 6-of-7 shooting from 3-point land, but did see his free-throw streak come to an end. He was among six Knicks in double figures. The Knicks will cross the Hudson to face the Nets on Wednesday and could win three in a row for the first time this season. That such a streak qualifies as an accomplishment shows how pathetic this team has been all season.
- Canadiens 3, Islanders 1: Nassau Coliseum could feel worse than playing on the road. Among the dingiest of NHL's arenas, the Islanders' Uniondale home didn't provide a boost against the Habs. Richard Park had the lone goal for the Islanders, who performed better in their two games in Canada than they did at home.
