ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Chris Duhon, Shooting guard Larry Hughes, Small forward Danilo Gallinari, Power forward Wilson Chandler, Center David Lee. Bench -- Forward Al Harrington, Forward Jared Jeffries, Guard Nate Robinson, Guard Toney Douglas, Forward Jordan Hill, Forward Marcus Landry. PLAYER NOTES: --F Jared Jeffries had one of his best games of the season, with 10 points, five rebounds, four blocks, four assists and a steal in 25:37. He also recorded an incredible plus-30 rating.
--F David Lee made 10 of 13 shots for his 24 points, again mainly on pick-and-roll situations. Lee (eight rebounds) did not get a double-double, but the Knicks as a team rebounded extremely well (50-40) as a team.
--G Nate Robinson's role was reduced to just 10:33, most of it in fourth quarter garbage time, and he did not score.
MEDICAL WATCH:
--C Eddy Curry missed his fourth straight game with swelling in his right knee. He remains day-to-day.
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