Gameday: Wolves at New York

Last update: November 3, 2007 - 9:12 PM

Preview: The Knicks opened their season Friday at Cleveland, where LeBron James scored 45 points to lead the Cavs back from a five-point, fourth-quarter deficit for a 110-106 victory. ... The Wolves were outscored 25-14 in the fourth quarter and watched a three-point lead after three quarters turn into a 99-91 loss to Denver.

Player to watch: The Knicks acquired Zach Randolph and all the baggage that comes with him in a trade last summer with Portland. The deal now pairs Randolph with center Eddy Curry in what looks like a formidable frontcourt.

Numbers: Former Wolves guard Stephon Marbury and first cousin Sebastian Telfair, the Wolves current starting point guard, both wear jersey No. 3. The Wolves lost a league-high 13 games last year after they led entering the fourth quarter. In Fridays season opener, they watched a 77-74 lead turn into an eight-point loss after they shot 4-for-21 in the final quarter. Guard Jamal Crawford led the Knicks with 25 points in their opener.

Injuries: Wolves guard Randy Foye (kneecap stress reaction) remains out indefinitely. Knicks forward Jared Jeffries (sprained knee tendon) is out, and center Jerome James is doubtful because of knee tendinitis.

JERRY ZGODA

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