
UP NEXT
TEAMS: Milwaukee Bucks (5-8) vs. New York Knicks (6-5). WHEN: 7:30 tonight.
WHERE: Bradley Center.
BROADCASTS: TV - None. Radio - AM-620.
About the Knicks: Coach Mike D'Antoni came over from Phoenix, so it's no surprise the Knicks are launching three-pointers without fear. New York leads the league with 313 three-point attempts and has connected at a 38% clip, ranking 10th in three-point accuracy. The Knicks are coming off a 110-101 loss to Boston on Tuesday, a game Kevin Garnett sat out under suspension from the incident with Andrew Bogut. Knicks forward Zach Randolph ranks second in the league with eight double-doubles.
PLAYER TO WATCH
Nate Robinson, Knicks
The 5-foot-9 guard isn't starting but is playing a lot off the bench and making a major contribution. He had 14 points and four assists in 31 minutes against Boston on Tuesday. When the Knicks set a franchise record with 19 three-pointers (in 34 attempts) against Memphis on Nov. 12, Robinson led the way with a 5-for-5 night from beyond the arc and scored 21 points.
LINEUPS
PROBABLE Knicks STARTERS
Player Ht. From
G-Jamal Crawford 6-5 Michigan
G-Chris Duhon 6-1 Duke
F-Wilson Chandler 6-8 DePaul
F-Q. Richardson 6-6 DePaul
C-Zach Randolph 6-9 Mich. State
Coach: Mike D'Antoni (first season; seventh overall, 273-177).
Injury report: Eddy Curry (sore right knee) is doubtful. Danilo Galinari (sore lower back), Jerome James (personal reasons) and Jared Jeffries (fractured left fibula) are out.
PROBABLE Bucks STARTERS
Player Ht. From
G-Luke Ridnour 6-2 Oregon
G-Charlie Bell 6-3 Mich. State
F-Richard Jefferson 6-7 Arizona
F-LR Mbah a Moute 6-8 UCLA
C-Andrew Bogut 7-0 Utah
Coach: Scott Skiles (first season; ninth overall, 286-259).
Injury report: Michael Redd (right ankle sprain) and Charlie Villanueva (left hamstring strain) are day-to-day.
THE SERIES
The Knicks won the season series a year ago, 2-1, but the Bucks won the opening game of the current four-game set with a 94-86 decision Nov. 2 at Madison Square Garden. New York leads the all-time series, 88-86.
NUMBERS GAME
105.3 Points per game scored by the Knicks.
105.9 Points per game allowed by the Knicks.
0-7 The Bucks' record when opponents shoot 45% or better.
COMING UP
SATURDAY: 6 p.m. at Charlotte Bobcats Arena. Bucks vs. Charlotte Bobcats. TV - FSN. Radio - AM-620.
MONDAY: 6 p.m. at Amway Arena. Bucks vs. Orlando Magic. TV - FSN. Radio - AM-1250.
WEDNESDAY: 6 p.m. at Philips Arena. Bucks vs. Atlanta Hawks. TV - FSN. Radio - AM-620.
Charles F. Gardner
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