One of the tools he used was the Colorado Altitude Training, or “CAT”, an enclosed chamber where players work out with less oxygen. This tool is very useful for players who aren’t playing that many minutes, as they can come off the bench in better shape, but it works for all players who want to build stamina quickly, as 20 minutes in the “CAT” is the equivalent of an 1 hour outside of it.

Bottom line is, if Eddy Curry or Quentin Richardson or Randolph are truly committed to getting in game shape, sounds like the CAT may be Donnie Walsh’s next acquisition.

I had a chance to talk with Alan Hahn earlier today. We discussed his impression of the atmosphere around the Knicks organization, Wilson Chandler‘s emergence, and Danilo Gallinari. Alan also gave his thoughts on what he believes the rest of the summer will bring for veterans Stephon Marbury and Zach Randolph.

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As Tommy Dee pointed out, the steam from the week was taken away with the injury to Gallinari. Unless your looking foward to the Olympics, this will be the last competitive basketball until training camp. Overall you have to be pleased with the performance of Wilson Chandler. See you in October guys.

- Wilson Chandler continued his on again/off again performance with a 5 for 13, 10pt, 9 rebound performance.

- Mardy Collins and Nate Robinson combined to shoot 2 for 16, but still scored 20 pts thanks to 18 free throws.

- Anthony Roberson had his first lousy outing of the summer scoring only 4 points on 2 for 9 shooting.

“Winning is always good, especially a game like that when everybody gets the ball,” Chandler said after the game.

Entering the game averaging 18.0 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists in his first two games, Chandler, the Knicks’ first round draft choice in 2007, was dominant. The versatile forward recorded a double-double with a game-high 31 points and 12 rebounds. Shooting 11-for-19 from the field, he also chipped in on the defensive side with a block and a steal.

“I just try to play hard no matter if it’s offense or defense,” said Chandler. “Last game I settled for a lot of jump shots, so this game I tried to get to the basket more and see if I could create.”

Chandler was a force from start to finish, scoring 10 points in the first quarter alone before scoring 10 of the team’s last 15 points to seal the victory.

Third-year point guard Mardy Collins turned in a stellar all-around performance as well, recording 13 points, six boards, seven assists and one steal. He combined on a pair of highlight reel dunks with Chandler that rattled the Thomas & Mack Center and COX Pavilion on the campus of UNLV.

Anthony Roberson, who has made a clear impact on Knicks’ brass, turned in another fine performance. Averaging 15.7 points and 2.0 rebounds per game, the former University of Florida star scored 13 points and two rebounds in Wednesday’s matinee. He also showed grit coming back late from an injury to help the Knicks preserve the victory.

The Knicks return to action tomorrow afternoon with a 4:00pm match-up against D.J. Augustin and the Charlotte Bobcats. The game will be broadcast on MSG.

I have to say I lost a little steam when Danilo was pulled out of action, but I absolutely love Wilson Chandler. The ability to bounce back from a subpar performance is just one of the many steps a young player has to take in order to get to the next level.

- Newly signed Anthony Roberson led the Knicks with 12 points

- Wilson Chandler came back down to earth (10pts, 7rbs, 1assist)

- Renaldo Balkman sprained his ankle and is questionable for Friday’s game against Phoenix

- Nate Robinson played an ineffective 26 minutes (2 for 10 from the field, 10 points)

- The who is this guy player of the game: Paul Miller with 10 pts and 9 rebounds.

- The Knicks were blown away in the second half by 19 points

- You could check out the boxscore at nba.com

Too bad! I wanted to see more of Gallinari. We will all have to wait for updates from the European championships. It would have been nice to see him in the Olympics. Can’t blame the Knicks for being cautious on this one.

Roberson looked good against Cleveland, but I have to admit I know very little about him. I mentioned how the Knicks couldn’t sign him because of the lack of an opening, but clearly I was wrong. Some have compared him to Jannero Pargo or Eddie House. I get the sense this is a player that could thrive in the D’Antoni System. I will watch him more closely against San Antonio and give everyone a report to see where he fits.