When: 6:30 tonight.

Where: Madison Square Garden, New York.

Broadcasts: TV - FSN. Radio - AM-620.

About the Knicks: The last time the Bucks saw the Knicks on Nov. 21 at the Bradley Center, New York had just seven available players after making a pair of trades, and Stephon Marbury declined an opportunity to play though he was in uniform. Marbury is no longer around while being paid millions to stay away, although he did show up courtside Tuesday night in Los Angeles to watch his old teammates meet the Lakers. Guard Nate Robinson scored 33 points and the Knicks held a 15-point halftime lead before losing, 116-114. The Knicks sank 11 of 23 three-pointers in nearly pulling off the upset.

PLAYER TO WATCH

Al Harrington, Knicks

The New Jersey native has enjoyed life with the Knicks since arriving from Golden State in the trade that sent Jamal Crawford to the Warriors. He was named Eastern Conference player of the week for Dec. 8-14 after averaging 33.3 points and 8.3 rebounds per game as the Knicks went 2-1. He had 39 points, one shy of a career high, and 13 rebounds in the Knicks' 121-109 victory Dec. 10 at New Jersey. Harrington has led the Knicks in scoring six times and is averaging 24.3 points and 7.6 rebounds in 12 games with New York.

LINEUPS

PROBABLE Knicks STARTERS

Player Ht. From

G-Quentin Richardson 6-6 DePaul

G-Chris Duhon 6-1 Duke

F-David Lee 6-9 Florida

F-Al Harrington 6-9 Elizabeth, N.J.

F-Wilson Chandler 6-8 DePaul

Coach: Mike D'Antoni (first season; seventh overall, 278-186).

Injury report: Jared Jeffries (sore left lower leg) is questionable. Eddy Curry (sore right knee) and Danilo Gallinari (sore lower back) are out.

PROBABLE Bucks STARTERS

Player Ht. From

G-Luke Ridnour 6-2 Oregon

G-Michael Redd 6-6 Ohio State

C-Andrew Bogut 7-0 Utah

F-Luc Richard Mbah a Moute 6-8 UCLA

F-Richard Jefferson 6-7 Arizona

Coach: Scott Skiles (first season; ninth overall, 292-267).

Injury report: Malik Allen (rib sprain) is day-to-day.

THE SERIES

The Bucks lead the season series, 2-0. Milwaukee won, 94-86, on Nov. 2 at the Garden and prevailed, 104-87, on Nov. 21 at the Bradley Center. The Knicks hold the edge in the all-time series, 88-87.

NUMBERS GAME

18.0 Villanueva's scoring average in two games against the Knicks this season.

41 Highest individual single-game point total against the Knicks by a Buck, set by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in 1970.

7-4 Knicks' record at the Garden this season.

COMING UP

Saturday: 7:30 p.m. at the Bradley Center. Bucks vs. Los Angeles Clippers. TV - FSN. Radio - AM-620.

Tuesday: 7 p.m. at the Bradley Center. Bucks vs. Utah Jazz. TV - FSN. Radio - AM-620.

Charles F. Gardner

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