Line-Ups/Match-Ups

For the first time in years, the Knicks have a very deep, very versatile team. There about 12 players we would all like to see get time but unfortnately that won't happen. However, given all of the depth and versatility on this team, we can discuss what line-ups/match-ups we'd like to see in certain situations.

1.) End of a game, 2 to tie, 3 to win, 10 seconds or less remaining:

PG - Raymond Felton - Last year he did it to us enough times. Ray Ray likes to get into the paint for the floater or lay-up when the ball is put in his hands and seems to excel when the game is on the line. I go with his experience over Douglas.

SG - Roger Mason Jr. - Though he didn't have many last year, RMJ has had his fair share of game-winners in his career, mostly from beyond the arc. He's not afraid of the big moment.

SF - Danilo Gallinari - Gallo hasn't had any true buzzer-beaters or anything but last season Gallo liked to get the ball at the top of the key and throw a little fake to his defender and shoot the 3. Considering he's our best shooter, you gotta have him out there.

PF - Amar'e Stoudemire - I don't know if Amar'e has hit any game-winners in his career but he's a go to scorer and can create his own shot so he's a good player to have on the floor.

C - Anthony Randolph - Likewise, I don't know if AR is clutch but he'd be good to have for a lob, tip-in or offensive rebound.

2.) End of a game, need a stop:

PG - Toney Douglas - He's probably an equally good man-to-man defender as Felton but, Douglas has long arms and loves to poke the ball away, especially if he gets beaten (ala Rajon Rondo).

SG - Kelenna Azubuike - Buike is probably our toughest defender. He's fast and strong and can get steals and block shots

SF - Wilson Chandler - He's often considered overrated, but Ill Will is a good shot-blocker and is super strong and fast. Need I remind you of this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRXRGz3SM_E 

PF - Anthony Randolph - Randolph is fast and athletic and likewise, a good shot-blocker. His man-to-man defense may be iffy but he's great as a help defender and might even guard some fast point guards like Jeffries used to.

C - Ronny Turiaf - He's a banger and very strong. He's good at defending the pick-and-roll and could also provide some shot-blocking

3.) The fastest possible line-up to run D'Antoni's 7SOL system:

PG - Raymond Felton - He's our best passer and he loves to run. He'd probably be our best orchestrator to find cutters or throw some 'oops

SG - Toney Dougas - The combo we all drool over. Toney is too quick and too good in the transition, particularly finishing at the basket, to leave out of this line-up. He could also possibly hit the transition 3.

SF - Bill Walker - Here's what I'm talking about with the alley-oops. Just throw it up and Billy will get it. He also might be good to hit in the corner for a 3.

PF - Wilson Chandler - Will is our best slasher and a terrific finsher at the hoop. I look for he and Felton to be a deadly combo in a fast break.

C - Anthony Randolph - Another great guy to throw an alley-oops for and the dude loves to jam.

4.) To guard Miami's Big 3:

Buike on Wade - Buike is probably best-suited to guard D-Wade because he's similar in size, and has the strength and quickness to check him.

Chandler on LBJ - This hasn't worked so well in the past but in terms of athletic ability, Will is close to Lebron and is the only Knick who can come close to matching Bron's strength and quickness

Amar'e on Bosh - Both players' defense is suspect so it'd be an offensive show but, it would be cool to settle who's the better PF.

Tell me what your line-ups would be for these situations or any other line-ups you'd like to see in other situations.