Mavericks-Knicks Preview
Tyson Chandler earned the Defensive Player of the Year award, made an
All-Star appearance and aided a pair of winning seasons in his three years
with the New York Knicks.
在Tyson Chandler效力纽约尼克的三年中，他拿下一次最佳防守球员，
一度入选全明星赛，两次帮助尼克拿下胜多于败的球季。
Those brighter days may seem like ages ago for Knicks fans, though they'll
get to see Chandler back at Madison Square Garden for the first time Tuesday
night when his Dallas Mavericks try to deal New York its sixth straight home
defeat.
尼克球迷如今只能缅怀那时的光景，这将是Chandler离队后首度回到纽
约的Madison Square Garden，达拉斯小牛明天希望让尼克吞下主场六
连败。
After winning an NBA title with Dallas the previous season, Chandler was the
league's top defensive player in 2011-12 while leading New York to a 36-30
record. He continued to thrive alongside Carmelo Anthony in 2012-13, helping
the club win 54 games and earning his first All-Star appearance.
在跟随小牛拿下NBA总冠军之后，Chandler加入尼克并在2011-12球季拿
下最佳防守球员，那年尼克打出36胜30败的战绩。隔年他与Carmelo
Anthony一同拿下54胜，也首度入选了明星赛。
After the Knicks took a step back with a 37-45 record last season, the
7-foot-1 center was shipped in a six-player trade back to the Mavericks. He
finished with 17 points and a season-high 25 rebounds Nov. 26 in a 109-102
overtime victory over visiting New York, which played without Anthony.
去年尼克的战绩退步到37胜45败，7呎1吋的他在一波六人交易当中被送
回小牛。在两队本季首次对决当中，他拿下17分，更抓下本季最多的25
个篮板，帮助小牛以109-102在延长赛打败作客的尼克，Anthony因为受
伤没有上场。
Now at least one former teammate expects Chandler will receive a positive
response in his return to the Garden.
一位尼克球员表示，Chandler在回到纽约时应该会受到主场球迷的欢迎。
"Tyson gave us some good years," forward Amar'e Stoudemire said. "He was a
true pro and he worked (hard). His defensive methods were great, so I think
the crowd will give him a cheer because once you're a Knick, you're always a
Knick. But he does play for Dallas and they might not be cheering him for too
long."
Amar'e Stoudemire说："他给了我们几个很好的球季，他是个真正的职业
球员，总是很努力，防守也很有一套，我想他会受到球迷的欢呼，毕竟他
曾是个尼克人。不过他在小牛打得很好，所以观众应该不会为他欢呼太久。"
Although the Mavericks (17-8) are averaging an NBA-best 110.0 points,
Chandler hasn't been able to keep them from allowing a league-high 111.4
points in seven games this month.
尽管小牛的战绩因为联盟最强的火力－单场得110.0分而来到17胜8败，但
就算是Chandler也无法避免小牛这个月在七场比赛里平均掉了111.4分，
是联盟所有球队在12月的最差成绩。
They've dropped three of five following a 105-98 home loss to NBA-best Golden
State on Saturday, but may be able to get on track defensively against a New
York team that has averaged 91.7 points over its last 10 games.
小牛最近五场比赛输了三场，上一场比赛在主场以98-105败给联盟霸主金
州勇士，不过明天要对上最近10场比赛平均只得91.7分的尼克，应该能让
他们的防守数据好看一点。
Iman Shumpert remains out at least three weeks because of a dislocated left
shoulder for the Knicks, while J.R. Smith is a game-time decision due to a
tear of the plantar fascia in his left foot.
Iman Shumpert因为左肩脱臼至少还要休息三个礼拜，J.R. Smith则是因为
左脚受伤而列入每日观察名单。
New York (5-21) snapped a 10-game losing streak with a 101-95 win at Boston
on Friday before taking Eastern Conference-best Toronto to overtime in a
95-90 home loss Sunday.
5胜21败的尼克上周五以101-95在客场打败波士顿塞尔提克，终止了10连
败，不过昨天在主场还是在延长赛以90-95不敌东区龙头多伦多暴龙。
Anthony had 34 points and four 3-pointers in his second game back after
missing a loss at San Antonio because of a sore left knee. He's totaled 75
points and hit nine 3s in his two home games versus Dallas since joining the
Knicks.
Anthony拿下34分并投进4颗三分球，他在对上圣安东尼奥马刺的比赛一度
缺阵，不过已经归队并打了两场比赛。在加盟尼克后两次主场对上小牛时
Anthony一共拿下75分，并投进9颗三分球。
Tim Hardaway Jr. is getting an opportunity with all the injuries, averaging
19.0 points in his last three games.
Tim Hardaway Jr.也在其他人受伤后得到机会，最近三场比赛平均拿下
19.0分。
"They're a team that's getting better by the game - their health situation
notwithstanding," Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle said. "The guys that they're
putting out there are playing well."
小牛教练Rick Carlisle说："尽管有伤病困扰，他们还是会在每场比赛后
变得更好，场上的球员打得不错。"
Dirk Nowitzki had a season-high 30 points last month against the Knicks, but
is averaging only 14.2 on 31.4 percent shooting in his last six road games
overall.
Dirk Nowitzki在上次对上尼克时拿到本季最高的30分，不过在最近六场
客场出赛，Dirk平均只有14.2分，命中率31.2%。
Monta Ellis has scored 23.7 in his last nine games since finishing with eight
on 3-of-13 shooting in the first meeting.
Monta Ellis上次对上尼克投13中3只拿到8分，不过之后九场比赛平均能
拿下23.7分。
The Mavericks could again be without Chandler Parsons, who averaged 26.0
points on 64.4 percent shooting over a three-game stretch before sitting
against the Warriors with back stiffness.
小牛的Chandler Parsons可能会因为背部僵硬再次缺阵，在上次对上勇士
缺阵之前，他在三场比赛之内平均拿到26.0分，命中率64.4%。
Dallas shot 4 for 31 from 3-point range in the first matchup, while New York
made 14 of 28. Former Maverick Jose Calderon matched a career high with seven
3s, though he's only made six over his past seven contests.
小牛在上次对上尼克时三分线外投31只中4，尼克则是投28中14，Jose
Calderon在离队之后首次回到小牛主场，单场投进7颗三分球，追平生
涯最佳纪录，不过他在之后的七场比赛一共只投进6颗三分。
接下来到客场打尼克跟活塞 希望能够把握住啊!!
Let's Go Mavs!!