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*Francis makes Knicks debut against Nets*
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New Jersey (30-23) at New York (15-38) 8:00 pm EST
NEW YORK (Ticker) -- For better or worse, Steve Francis will
make his debut for the New York Knicks on Friday when they take
on the neighboring New Jersey Nets.
Francis, who was acquired Wednesday from Orlando for Penny
Hardaway and Trevor Ariza, will team up with Stephon Marbury to
form a talented but possibly volatile backcourt. They are point
guards who play like shooting guards, leaving many to wonder
whether the combination will do more harm than good for the
Knicks, who have lost 17 of their last 19 games.
Francis was on the bench but did not dress Wednesday as New
York, which has the second-worst record in the NBA, dropped a
103-83 home contest against Miami in the first game for both
teams following the All-Star break.
Marbury was in the lineup for the first time after an eight-game
absence because of a shoulder injury, but was limited to just
seven points on 2-of-11 shooting. Rookie Channing Frye
collected 17 points and 10 rebounds in the loss.
New Jersey has won its two games since returning from the break,
including Wednesday's 96-93 home victory against the Magic.
All-Star Jason Kidd collected 28 points, 11 rebounds and seven
assists as the Nets won for the seventh time in nine games.
Richard Jefferson scored 23 points and All-Star Vince Carter
added 22 points and nine rebounds for New Jersey, which has won
its last five games against New York.
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New Jersey (30-23) at New York (15-38) 8:00 pm EST
NEW YORK (Ticker) -- For better or worse, Steve Francis will
make his debut for the New York Knicks on Friday when they take
on the neighboring New Jersey Nets.
Francis, who was acquired Wednesday from Orlando for Penny
Hardaway and Trevor Ariza, will team up with Stephon Marbury to
form a talented but possibly volatile backcourt. They are point
guards who play like shooting guards, leaving many to wonder
whether the combination will do more harm than good for the
Knicks, who have lost 17 of their last 19 games.
Francis was on the bench but did not dress Wednesday as New
York, which has the second-worst record in the NBA, dropped a
103-83 home contest against Miami in the first game for both
teams following the All-Star break.
Marbury was in the lineup for the first time after an eight-game
absence because of a shoulder injury, but was limited to just
seven points on 2-of-11 shooting. Rookie Channing Frye
collected 17 points and 10 rebounds in the loss.
New Jersey has won its two games since returning from the break,
including Wednesday's 96-93 home victory against the Magic.
All-Star Jason Kidd collected 28 points, 11 rebounds and seven
assists as the Nets won for the seventh time in nine games.
Richard Jefferson scored 23 points and All-Star Vince Carter
added 22 points and nine rebounds for New Jersey, which has won
its last five games against New York.