Randolph Leads Knicks To Preseason Win Over 76ers

Team	1	2	3	4					Full Time
Knicks	27	19	27	28					101
76ers	19	17	27	29					92

New York 101, Philadelphia 92

COLUMBIA, S.C., Oct. 8 (AP)-- New York coach Isiah Thomas knew what he had in standout forward Zach Randolph.

New York's biggest offseason acquisition scored 17 points on 7-of-10 shooting in the Knicks' 101-92 victory over Philadelphia on Monday night as both teams opened preseason play.

Thomas was clearly focused on improving his team's performance upon his arrival.

Randolph could help the Knicks a lot this season.

He averaged 23 points and 10 rebounds for Portland last year. The Knicks traded Steve Francis and Channing Frye to the Trail Blazers in a draft-night deal for the 6-foot-9 Randolph. New York also got Fred Jones and Dan Dickau, who has since been waived.

Randolph showed his worth quickly against the 76ers. He hit consecutive outside jumpers as New York led 11-5. Randolph made his next three shots and the Knicks took a 40-28 lead.

Thomas had hoped to see Randolph and last year's top scorer, Eddy Curry, paired on the front line. But Curry went back to New York after an MRI revealed a labral tear in his right shoulder. He will be evaluated by the team's orthopedist Tuesday.

David Lee led the Knicks with 18 points.

Andre Miller had 17 points to lead Philadelphia.

source : NBA.com