Bobcats host Knicks 03.11.2006
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The Knicks will conclude a three-game road trip after posting wins in the first two contests. New York defeated the Bucks in Milwaukee last week, then handed the Pacers a 107-92 setback on Tuesday.
Jamal Crawford scored all 16 of his points during the fourth stanza, as the Knicks topped Indiana at Conseco Fieldhouse. Jalen Rose tallied a game-high 21 points in New York’s second consecutive victory after a six-game slide.
New York is 2-12 in its last 14 road games and 6-25 away from Madison Square Garden this season.
Charlotte, meanwhile, ended a two-game losing streak with Wednesday’s 104-101 victory over the Golden State Warriors.
Gerald Wallace added a dunk with seven seconds remaining in the game to lift the Bobcats to a 104-101 home win over Golden State. Wallace finished with 17 points, seven rebounds, five steals and four assists for Charlotte, which snapped a four-game home losing streak.
The Bobcats are 11-19 at home this season.
Saturday’s contest between the Knicks and Bobcats is the second of three matchups this season.
Charlotte posted a 108-95 victory over the Knicks, as Wallace netted a game- high 24 points and Kareem Rush added 22 points. After Saturday’s game in Charlotte, the Knicks will host the Bobcats at MSG on April 17.