The Test

  
     With the return of New York Knicks superstar Carmelo Anthony and veteran point guard Baron Davis, the team suffered a 100-92 loss to the New Jersey Nets. Many analysts were unsure as to how Anthony would fit in with the new structure of the team revolving around Jeremy Lin. After watching that game, fans saw the effective ball movement within the team, but still a lot of questioning on whether Anthony will fit in the new lineup. Despite this performance, the Knicks had no answer for the hot hand of Deron Williams, as he finished the game with 38 points and went 8-14 with three pointers.

     The Knicks showed that they are a playoff contending team by their performance against teams like the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks. Now the real test approaches Lin and the Knicks, and that is the matchup against Lebron James and the Miami Heat tomorrow night. Can the Knicks keep up with athleticism of the big three? Lately, the Heat have been playing well with a record of 26 wins and 7 losses. Also, the chemistry between Wade, James, and Bosh has been nothing but a problem for other teams. It is a struggle to keep up with such talent being on the court at the same time. Despite that, it is very possible that Lin, Anthony, Stoudemire, and the Knicks can defeat the Heat and make a statement that they are contenders with superstar teams.