Finally, the Knicks matter again

Updated: January 6, 2004, 3:25 PM ET

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By Greg Anthony
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Excitement is returning to the world's most famous arena as a Star(bury) begins what is hoped to be a long engagement filled with performances in May (and potentially June) if Isiah Thomas has his way.

The Knicks finally matter again, and while there are many questions still to be answered, there is no doubt this is a better basketball team today than it was on Monday.

The positives are undeniable.

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