Section 423: 10 Things to Do in Denver When You're Thugged Out

(Note: Steamin' Mikey Lehman will be in with a piece later in the day today.)

1. Appearring on Lala "Anthony's" XM Radio show.
2. Host a charity softball game at Mile High followed by a Lloyd Banks concert.
3. Skipping practice to buy 2008 Yukons.
4. Snowmobile racing for jewelry.
5. Slipping 151 into Earl Boykins Diet Dr. Pepper on the team bus.
6. Hiding your weed in Edujardo Najera's bag on road trips.
7. Catching head in a new 2008 Yukon from Kiki Vandeweghe's daughter.
8. Opening a sports bar with a sunday gospel brunch.
9. Dropping a mixtape with Rick Ross called "Snow Men."
10. Shopping for matching elbow sleeves.

What a week at the Garden, and how fitting, that during the year long celebration of the 50 Greatest Moments @ The World's Most Depressing Arena, we should be so lucky to add three more.

Things kicked off earlier in the week with the Denver B.A.I. Nugetts, and what will forever remembered for Mike Breen's call of, "And down goes Mardy Collins."

First off, 'Melo is a bitch, and Nate is a thug and scrapped his way out of my dog house. Melo threw what had to be the definition of an "NBA" punch, and then retreated back to his bench and hid behind some Alex English looking dude in a suit. Nate The Great on the other hand was deep into celebrity row throwing punches like a rabbit.

While the fight is not as historic as Chris Childs punching Kobe in the face, or both playoff fights vs the Heat (PJ Brown is a Nazi), it does signify a new era in New York, or rather the return of an old era. There is a fire lit in the hearts of these Knick warriors. A sense of pride and dignity swept the Garden, despite Jared "Band Aid, Brace face" Jeffries tripping all over himself...what a trainwreck.

The second memorable moment of the week came on a three-second, two-dribble highlight that will stand the test of time. The Knicks were having their way with one of the league's best teams in the Jizzaz when they of course fell apart on several Daren Williams rainbow threes. Not only am I surprised that this dude is even in the league, you should have seen my jaw as it sat wide open in wonderment.

But then, the basketball gods finally blessed the prodigal son, and Starbury shined bright once again. The buzz was back. Overtime wins at home are the stuff of legend, while losses rip at the soul and birth demons. It was another solid game for David Lee... this kid is really letting the world know that he is the truth.

Last but not least, Wednesday night's classic with those pesky Bobcats. An athletic and young team, the Charlotte squad put up a better fight than expected.

Once again, at the end of regulation, the team stands around and watches Crawford. He always starts his drives too late in the countdown, and ends up settling for a jacked up 18-footer off a deep crossover.

It's weak, predictable, and ineffective. At least Marbury, in addition to jacking 18 footers, can get in the lane and create something for those around him. Crawford is the abyss.

But with one tenth of a second left, after showing the footage that created the 'Trent Tucker' rule, lightening would strike on the Truth David Lee, and his magical tip gave the Knicks their second overtime victory in as many games.

It just worked, and it felt so good. Losing at home to Charlotte would have been a horrible feeling. The Garden breathed a collective sigh of relief as the orange and blue chalked up another much need victory.

So it's Christmas time, and the Knicks gave their hundreds of loyal fans 3 extra special gifts on the early side of the holiday. These are the moments we tell our children, and our grandchildren.

These Knicks are the Children of Men. The time is now.

- Chris & Mase

(Note: The images that appear in this article appear courtesy of chieftan.com and nba.com.)