How many 50-17 runs do you think the 2003-04 Pistons allowed at home to close out a first half?
One day after David Fizdale used that example of the selfless, starless and defensive-minded team he wants the Knicks to personify this season, they were getting blown out Friday night for much of their first preseason game at the Garden until a too-late surge resulted in a 115-99 loss to the Wizards.
“We stopped guarding the 3. We relaxed,” Fizdale said after his team allowed Washington to connect on 19 three-point baskets.