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#708 New York Knicks -2 1/2
2-Units (6:35 P.M. CST)
Two very similar teams will be facing off against each other tonight in New York. Both New York and Miami are opening the season with new head coaches, both are coming off of very disappointing seasons, and both made key player acquisitions in the off season. New York added Donnie Walsh as team president late last season, he then added Mike D'Antoni in the off season as the Knicks new head coach. Miami's Erik Spoelstra will be making his NBA head coaching debut for the Heat. He not only is the youngest NBA head coach at 38, but he is also the first Philipino-American head coach in the history of the league. He started out as a Video Coordinator in 1995 and worked his way up through the ranks to a head coaching job. The Heat will be counting on Dwyane Wade to carry the team on his shoulders. After Wade, the talent level falls off, with Marion and rookie Beasley expected to make huge contributions. New York has several offensive minded players to throw at Miami, including Zach Randolf, Nate Robinson, and Jamal Crawford. The Knicks problems will be on the Defensive side of the ball, where they may be lacking at times on defense. Not to worry, Miami will be in the same boat so to speak. Miami managed just 15 wins last season, and although I expect them to be better this year, I don't see them being able to go on the road and pick up their first win of the season against this New York team that has went 5-1 straight up against the Heat the last 6 times these teams met. The Knicks definitely have a coaching edge, and although they don't have a Dwyane Wade type player, they do have more talent across the board.
Take the Knew York Knicks -2 1/2 for 2-Units.
Thanks and Good Luck
Slade
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