But they are several inches shorter that the 7-foot Knick center, and not as strong or experienced.

The Knick center had scored 13 and 14 points, respectively, in the last two games.

The Knick center took only one shot after returning to the game with 8:04 left.

"Yes," said the Knick center, who failed to start the second half because of pain in his right knee.

The Knick center did more than make 10 of his 13 shots.

The Knick center also had his poorest shooting night from the field, making only 4 of 18 shots.

The Knick center did not participate in the team's morning shoot-around.

Moments after the Knick center left the floor 8 minutes and 42 seconds into the period, the team led, 65-55.

The Knick center, who had 26 points, scored only 1 point in the final period, missing two shots from the field.

The 7-foot Knick center is near the top of the league in four major categories.