News - Wilson Chandler
Al Harrington scored 27 points Friday, carrying the New York Knicks to a rare win over Orlando 105-95. The Magic had defeated the Knicks in their previous three games this season and had won 11 of the last 15 matchups. New York, which won for just the second time in eight contests overall, got 22 points from Wilson Chandler and 20 points and 16 rebounds from David Lee. Orlando fell two games behind Boston in the race for the No.
Kirk Hinrich came off the bench Tuesday to score 25 points in the Chicago Bulls' 110-103 win over the New York Knicks. John Salmons added 19 points, Tyrus Thomas and Derrick Rose 18 apiece and Ben Gordon 17 as the Bulls won for the 12th time in their last 13 games at United Center.
Wilson Chandler's 17 points Sunday led seven players in double figures when the New York Knicks bagged a 112-103 victory against the Toronto Raptors. New York outscored Toronto 32-20 in the second period to cut a slim 34-33 first quarter deficit and led 65-54 at the half. Toronto made it a contest with a 13-7 spurt opening the fourth period, but never regained the lead. Both David Lee and Quentin Richardson scored 16, Jared Jeffries had 14, Nate Robinson scored 13, and both Chris Duhon and Al Harrington scored 12 -- with Lee and Harrington compiling 10 rebounds apiece for the Knicks, who had lost 10 of their last 11 games but still have a shot at making the playoffs for the first time since 2004. Chris Bosh led Toronto with 31 points and 14 rebounds.
Gerald Wallace had 23 points, nine rebounds and eight assists Saturday to lead the Charlotte Bobcats to a 96-85 win over the New York Knicks. D.J. Augustin added 19 points and Raja Bell scored 14 for the Bobcats, who have won five of their last seven games.