Linkin’ Center: Where New York City Buries Its Basketball Team

Hopefully New York Can Bring A New Defensive Intensity For 48 Minutes Tonight (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

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* “Everybody knew this wasn’t going to be easy,” Anthony said. “This is a long road to get to where we want to be at.” You know who didn’t say this? George Karl.

* Will Leitch gives his analysis on Carmelo.

* And a more positive response on the same subject.

* More Celtics loss analysis from “Off The Dribble.”

* Knicks player power rankings!

* Shawne Williams is planning on playing through a torn ligament in his shooting hand. Good news?

* Some kind words from Big Baby?

* It looks like Ronny Turiaf will start tonight against Orlando. Phew!

* Think New York’s crying like Miami once did?

* Wonderful statistical analysis courtesy of Hoopdata on the Knicks questionable pace as of late.

* Sebastian Pruiti breaks down the Knicks’ poor transition defense.