When: 7:30 P.M.

Where:MSG

Watch: MSG

Starting Lineups:

Warriors (5-11)

SG: Jamal Crawford (14 ppg, 36% FG, since the trade)

SG- Stephen Jackson (21.4ppg, 40%, 3.95 TOs)

SF- Corey Maggette (17.9 ppg, 40%, 4.8 rpg)

PF- Brandan Wright (7 ppg, 4 rpg 17 minutes)

C- Andris Biedrins (15.6ppg, 12.6 rpg )

Rest of rotation: Kelenna Azubuike, C.J. Watson, Ronny Turiaf, Anthony Randolph,

Knicks (7-7)

PG: Chris Duhon

SG: Quentin Richardson

SF: Wilson Chandler

PF: Al Harrington

C: David Lee

Rest of Rotation: Anthony Roberson, Malik Rose, Tim Thomas

Injuries:

Warriors: None

Knicks: OUT: Eddy Curry (conditioning); Danilo Gallinari (back); Jared Jeffries (leg); Nate Robinson (groin); Cuttino Mobley (heart condition) QUEST: Quentin Richardson (forearm)

Keep an eye on: Nellie Ball

If nothing else this game should be entertaining and you know both Jamal Crawford and Al Harrington will have extra motivation. Defense will not be the focus here, getting the ball back out of the hoop and up the floor as fast as possible will. Both teams rank 1st and 2nd in most points scored and allowed in the NBA. The Knicks need a win and Golden State has lost 4 games since the trade.

The Other Blog’s Take: From sfgate.com

Full story coming about the Al Harrington for Jamal Crawford swap, but in case this gets lost in the shuffle, here’s what Al said on the phone earlier about the trade.

(As an aside, he obviously had issues with coach Don Nelson and wasn’t giving the Warriors much on the court. But Al’s going to be severely missed as a teammate, starting with Stephen Jackson. It was Al and Jack that really encouraged the young guys behind-the-scenes in that locker room).

On the end:
“Obviously, you’re sitting there and you’re trying to wait and see what happens, wishing something would happen. I’m happy that Chris was able to make a deal they were comfortable with.

My highs and lows, ups and down, was obviously my dealings with Coach. As far as the city, fans, they were a big plus. I’m really going to miss them. Up to that point in my career, they’re definitely the best fans I’ve been around. I’m going to miss all the guys, the organization, Mr. Cohan, Bobby, Mully.”

On the Knicks:
“They’re in a rebuilding stage, but it’s something I’m excited about being a part of. Growing up there, I’ve seen what the Knicks mean when they’re a winning team, They’re on top of the world. And I’m looking forward to bringing that back. It’s probably my favorite arena to play in, and I’m going to be playing there 41 nights a year.”

On playing for coach Mike D’Antoni:
“You look at his coaching career, obviously, his system is a lot like Golden State’s. At the end of the day, his run-and-gun style allows people to be who they are. It’s a great system where you can get a lot of things done, so I’m just excited to get there and learn it as fast as possible.”

(AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)