In the latest edition of "As the Knick's Turn", Stephon either walked out or was given permission to leave by Knick coach Isiah Thomas.  Reports have it that Stephon was upset on having his minutes and role diminished.  Hey, unless there is something up someone's sleeve, if Stephon is not playing, can the Knick's win with a combination of Nate Robinson and Mardy Collins at the point?  Speculation was going around the airwaves of the Knick's buying Stephon our of his contract.  But again, who then runs the team?  Would Stephon had made a difference last night in Phoenix? (A predictable loss considering that Zach Randolph was attending a funeral for his grandmother.)  Better yet, when Zach is back, aren't the Knicks a stronger team with Stephon also?  And will this latest episode hurt any potential trade value?  But get this - Yo, Stephon, maybe to get away from this disfunctional family you should allow them to push you away.  We never know what is truly going on behind closed lockerroom doors, but we know this - we'll hear more about it in the coming days.  Stay tuned.  Game Over.

It may have been late to watch the start (11 P.M.EDT) but if you didn't stay up late night, you missed the best team in the land.  UCLA trounced Mid-Major Youngstown State last night.  Oh, Youngstown had ideas about an upset, but after leading at 7 - 6 with 16 minutes to go in the first half, it was over.  Oh, and you also missed what may be the most talked about big man, Kevin Love.  And get this, they played without the number one point guard in the land, Darren Collison.  If you want to see the top team n the land (sorry North Carolina), you better do your homework early and take a nap so you can stay up late and check out UCLA.

Earlier we checked out Syracuse.  What's up with those uni's?  Get them at a tourney or are you guys really an NCAA team?  Look more like an add for Tropicana O.J.  That's all we're saying.  Oh, and of course they won, beating Siena - they never lose at the Carrier Dome in November.  And then we checked out Duke abusing New Mexico State.  What did you think was going to happen, walking into Cameron Indoor Stadium, an upset?  "Nuff Said", Game Over.

Let the record show that on Nov.11 @ 8:23 pm the Miami Heat got their first win of the 2007 season.  Let's also note that if gameovernyc.com makes me watch another Knicks - Heat game I quit!  The NBA version of the JV league took the court last night a MSG.  I know it's early to be harsh on these teams,  I know both teams were missing key players, but give us a break.  Turnovers, missed shots, free throws that barely caught rim and a bad case of fumbleitist that affected both teams was the order of the evening.  The good news is that the Knicks (2-4) hit the road for a 4 game in 5 nights road trip and the Heat (1-6) just plain hit the road.  College basketball fills the Garden this week with the start of the Coaches against Cancer basketball tournament, sure to be an upgrade.  Game Over.

We knew Paul the "Truth" Pierce was just that, the truth but what about the new look 4-0 Celtics?  Saturday night was the night we were to see if Jason Kidd, Richard Jeffersonn and VC could handle the truth.  Well as we say in the streets "The ball don't lie", Perice, Allen and Garnett (The Boston Big Three) matched every big play the Nets made and then some.  While Rich Jeff did have the dunk of the night, Boston's steady super stars were just that steady.  Paul Pierce and Ray Allen are simply offensive specialists who can take what you give them and also what they want.  All you young ballers should study their games and bite!  Bite hard because you can see the hard work the three have put in at there profession.  That profession, "lighting yo ass up".   No need for the Nets to panic though, there young guns will only get better as the season moves on.  Game Over

The 2007-2008 Game Over All-City Voting is now open.  The only award given that is dependent upon the votes of you, the fans.  Tell us who you think should be on the ballot for all to vote or vote for one of the names already on the list.  Do you think Lance Stephenson is the best High School ball player in the NYC metropolitan area?  Or Sylven Landesberg?  How about Kemba Walker or Chris Fouch of Rice HS?  The top ten finishers will receive Game Over trophies immotilizing their achievement.  Go to the All-City page and vote now.

Is it just us or should we all establish the fact that everyone else will be fighting for second place in the NBA East?  The Celtics routed the Nuggets last night 119 - 93.  And was that the lowly Hawks that beat up on the Suns?  The Clippers stay perfect with another win, this time at the expnese of the Pacers.

We know it's early, but do the Suns look like they are ready to unset the Spurs as Champions?  A balanced attack that saw eight Suns score in double figures beat up on the Bbocats, 115 - 83.  And is this a sign of things to come, the Knicks took care of Sports Illustrated's prize team, the Denver Nuggets with AI and Carmelo last night, 119 - 112.  That was Eddie Curry playing inspired down the stretch - how about seeing that all the time?  And cross-river rival Nets held their own with RJ going for 25 in a win over the Hawks.  Elsewhere, will someone plese put a APB out on the Bulls - will they ever win a game?  The Clippers took care of Chicago last night to stay undefeated.  Hey Bulls, maybe you should trade for Kobe (whose Laker's fall to 2-2 after losing to the Hornets)