--On the first three games of the road trip, a frustrated Knicks team averaged 14 assists and 15 turnovers. The situation was rectified Monday in New Orleans. In the final game of the road swing, they had 30 assists and eight turnovers. "I thought the ball movement made us win," coach Mike D'Antoni said.
--With another difficult stretch complete, the Knicks are in position to build a little momentum. They are home Wednesday to start a home-and-home with the lowly Wizards. Next comes a visit from the 76ers, who are without injured Elton Brand. QUOTE TO NOTE: "We have to play like it matters to us." -- F Quentin Richardson on how the Knicks need to change their approach.
