The Impossible Dream
Sometimes fans can actually will a team to win. That seemed to be the case last night as I watched the injured, short-staffed and constantly criticized Knicks [beat the former championship Detroit Pistons] in triple overtime. One is tempted to make the argument that the Knicks needed that [Denver Nuggets fight](http://www.nypress.com/blogx/display_blog.cfm?bid=55073494) to restore some pride to the wounded team, but we dont want to encourage that sort of thing. Yes, last night was inspirational. And, for a New York minute, I lost my wits and got excited about the teams playoff hopes. Then I realized I was probably experiencing the hallucinogenic effects of 48 hours without sleep, an overdose of cheap Midtown Manhattan caffeine and a monk-like addiction to the self-flagellating abuse that comes with being a hopeful Knick fan. Ive had a good nights sleep, just one cup of bean juice and today the Knicks win looks about as genuine as a Canal St. Rolex. Sanity restored.
*BONUS VITRIOL: Let me be clear...
-Ewing was always overrated -John Starks was always underrated -Marbury's game is about as valuable as [his new shoe] -Steve Francis has been getting the shaft -David Lee is actually fun to watch... when he gets minutes -It's obvious that someone has put a curse on the Knicks -Spike Lee is probably part of that curse