Madison Square Garden has a deep history that other stadiums in the United States do not have, which can be traced back to 1879.
The first Madison Square Garden, a 10000 seat venue, was mainly used as an indoor racing venue, which was eventually closed in 1890. The second Madison Square Garden is an indoor venue with 8000 seats, which also hosted the 1924 democratic state conference, which was closed in 1924.
The third Madison Square Garden, a 18000 seat city hall, was closed in 1967. On February 14, 1968, the fourth Madison garden square opened to the public. Now the Knicks are using the fourth generation.
Despite the change of times, "garden" still has an indelible position in the hearts of New Yorkers and is regarded as the facade of New York.
NBA has become the fourth generation Madison Square Garden held by the largest proportion of the game, and in 1970, the fourth generation "garden" witnessed the Knicks won the first championship in the team''s history.
In addition, "garden" is also the first choice for large-scale sports events and concerts besides basketball in New York. For example, in 1971, it hosted the famous "battle of the century" in boxing history: Joe Fraser vs. Muhammad Ali.
The NBA Draft Convention was held in Madison Square Garden before the establishment of Brooklyn nets'' Buckley center.
The Knicks are very lucky to have such a long history and popular stadium as the home.
Every night, people come to Madison Square Garden to witness a wonderful game.
It is a pity that the New York Knicks'' struggle in the 21st century has made New Yorkers come back from the "garden" again and again.
After the Knicks ushered in Anthony, all New Yorkers thought they were finally waiting for their own savior.
But this season, the new Yorker is back in the game after finishing second in the East last season.
The disappearance of Stoudemire, the chaos of the Knicks'' internal management, the increasingly poor performance of J.R. Smith, and Tyson Chandler''s old style...
all these things have made the Madison Square Garden Competition dim.
But even so, today, February 18, the garden is still full.
Because after the all star game, countless New York fans want to witness link''s style!
Tonight''s Madison Square Garden is not just Anthony and Knicks'' home.
When link arrived at the garden gate of Madison Square on the team bus, he found a huge poster of him and Anthony hanging in the most prominent position outside the stadium.
I don''t know. I thought it was going to be a boxing match today.
To be honest, link''s desire for revenge on the Knicks is not as strong as that for thunder. Because the Knicks can''t pose a direct threat to the Grizzlies in the playoffs, and they won last time by a lot of chance.
But link knew that Anthony, now in trouble, would not give up easily. That''s why link is so active in preparing for the game.
He didn''t want revenge on the Knicks, but he also didn''t want to roll over twice on the Knicks.
Before the game began, Spike Lee, a famous black director in New York and a No. 1 fan of the Knicks, walked into the garden and was stunned.
Because there were many people holding up link''s head and cheering slogans on the stands.
"This is crazy. Is this the home of the Knicks or the Grizzlies?" Spike Lee was a little angry. He couldn''t believe that so many New Yorkers would support the visiting team.
No way, the Knicks'' performance this season is really disappointing. Many New York fans may not really want to support Grizzlies, just want to express their dissatisfaction with the Knicks in this way.
As a Knicks fan, I was so angry when I saw this situation. And as the Knicks team star Anthony saw this scene, is not angry.
As a superstar level player, his home fans support the visiting team''s superstar.
For Anthony, it was a shame!
But Anthony didn''t get angry. He took a deep breath and let himself sink.
Indeed, the Knicks need a big win. Their current 20-32 result is far from the forecast. In February, the Knicks played six games, they only won one of them.
It would be strange if the fans could forgive the Knicks.
Anthony was down. He knew that he could only defeat link with the calmest emotion and the best state.
Link is really hot this year, but it''s not invincible. Anthony had confidence, and that confidence was not groundless.
Because just a month ago, on January 25th this year, Carmelo Anthony just broke the record of Madison Square Garden with 62 points in a single game!Previously, the record was set by Kobe, who scored 61 points in 2009. And last month, the highest scoring record in Madison Square Garden finally returned to the Knicks players themselves.
Despite the Knicks'' poor record this season, Anthony''s data is not bad at all. Average 27.6 points, 8.3 rebounds per game, 45.2% shooting rate and 40.5% three-point shooting rate!
In terms of personal ability, he is still one of the strongest stars in the league.
As a result, Anthony, even against link, is still confident. He doesn''t think he is worse than anyone else.
Anthony was very serious when he warmed up today. Link saw Anthony''s state, very glad that he also actively prepared for the game.
The live commentary is still discussing whether Anthony and link can''t recover in time because they just finished the slam dunk contest, but in fact, both sides have solved the problem of state.
Anthony was interviewed by reporters on the sidelines before the game. As with the all star game, the reporter''s question is very sharp, "Cameron, it must be said, today New York is in danger! The Grizzlies are an incredible 48-4 record, just before the All-Star game they just won four straight wins. Compared with the Knicks, the Grizzlies'' record is luxurious. Today, are you really confident that you can resist foreign enemies in the garden? "
New York reporter is very serious, he used "imminent danger" to describe Nix''s situation at this time, it is simply more appropriate.
"I don''t have anything to say. I''ll see it on the court." Anthony said very little today. He just answered and ran to the designated position.
Link glanced at the Knicks'' starting lineup and didn''t understand where the Knicks'' luxury tax went.
Chandler, who won 14 million this year, has already lost the ability of the best defensive player.
Anthony had to top the fourth position because the Knicks'' highest paid player, Stoudemire, who earned 21.6 million a year this season, averaged just 11.9 points and less than five rebounds per game.
The three outside lines are Felton, shambalt and priggioni. Among the three, no one can score in double digits per game...
does this lineup really need so much luxury tax? Except that there was too much money to spend, link couldn''t think of a second reason.
To be honest, the Knicks'' paper lineup is not strong. But Linke has the final say that New York brother is in a mess and he has the final say. Whether the Knicks are strong or not depends on Anthony rather than others.
Link knew Anthony had just scored 62 points in the garden a month ago, and Anthony had scored 36, 35 and 31 points in the previous three games.
Anthony is in the right shape. He wants to drag the Knicks into the playoffs. When a player knocks down 50-60% in a single game, even if you have an advantage in the paper lineup, you may not be able to chew down the game.
Today, the only suspense is whether Anthony will explode. If Anthony doesn''t break out, it won''t take a lot of effort to get rid of the Knicks.
But if Anthony continues to explode, link will have to play his All-Star ticket king.
After the start of the game, Gasol easily in Chandler''s head to pick the right to attack. Chandler seems to have lost a lot of athletic ability, which can''t be compared with 2011.
Grizzlies attack first, Randolph takes the lead. He thinks he has a natural tonnage and strength advantage over Anthony.
Today, however, Anthony did not play and retreat on the defensive side. He first withstood the powerful impact of Randolph, and then in the moment of Randolph''s chaotic rhythm, he coldly cut the ball!
At the beginning of the game, Anthony showed his different side on the defensive end!
Anthony snatched immediately after the launch of fast break, link the first time to paste up, prevent Anthony easy breakthrough.
But Anthony suddenly stops outside the three-point line, and then goes straight!
Link did not expect Anthony to be so decisive, fast break to choose three points rather than under the basket, which is a lot of courage.
Link''s blocking is still slow in the end, Anthony''s emergency stop three points into the net. A grab and a throw, Anthony shows a great demeanor!
Anthony''s three-point hit the moment, Madison Square Garden fans were jubilant. Anthony is in good shape today and they believe that the Knicks'' revival may really start in the last two months!
Anthony after the goal, and not too much provocation link, just made his classic "three points hit the head" action.
Link shook his head and sighed. It seems that today, I have to work hard in the garden.
Madison Square Garden is not short of great performances, but today''s performances are not necessarily Anthony''s.
The Grizzlies'' second attack, Conley was just about to hang the ball to Gasol, but suddenly stopped.
Because he saw link, who had just killed four sides in the all star game, raised his hand to ask for the ball.
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