“You would’ve expected them [Knicks] to come out with more energy off last night.”

The words of the always analytical and poetic all-time great New York Knick Walt “Clyde” Frazier, who was left in disbelief at just how uncompetitive Lord Isiah’s NBA team looked in getting pulverized by an average at best 76er team to the tune of 124-84 in the City of Brotherly Love.

Well, that sadly is what quintessential Knick basketball has become. Where the unthinkable becomes possible. Ah. But they only allowed 72 first half points to a team who entered with seven more victories. Just imagine if they’d gotten to 80 points in the first 24 minutes. Btw…that would mean only four fewer points than the Orange and Blue totaled. What a team!

Well, there was a Lunar Eclipse tonight. In keeping with that theme, our frequent contributor Rob “Kraze” Davis notes the following of these Knicks:

“Maybe they should’ve shot the Knicks into outer space with that missle they’re shooting to blow up the spy satelite that fell out of orbit and could crash to earth.“

Well, hey. Imagine if they tried. Maybe they’d have been down by only 22 instead of the eye dropping 46 in the third quarter. These were the 76ers. To quote WFAN’s Steve Somers, “Not to be confused with the Boston Celtics or Detroit Pistons.”

So, how uncompetitive was the second of a league mandated back-to-back? The Knicks already trailed by 20 (37-17) after one quarter.

Defense and passing apparently were optional for Isiah’s club. Much like it has been almost all season setting back basketball over a century.

How bad was it? The Knick starting five of Jamal Crawford, Nate Robinson, Eddy “Fat Albert” Curry, Christmas team ornament Quentin Richardson and crucial Isiah 2007 Draft acquisition Zach “Happy Meal” Randolph combined for just 44 points while turning the ball over 16 times. They had 14 assists finishing minus-two in the assist to turnover ratio.

But even better were the plus/minuses of this fearsome five:

Crawford: team worst minus-36

Robinson: minus-15

Curry: minus-30 in 24:29

Richardson: minus-22 in 23 mins

Randolph: minus-24 in 19:28

Minus-127 for the starting five

How is it even possible to be that brutal on a basketball court? I’ve seen high school players with a much better grasp of what it takes to win at this sport. Heck. A grammar school could probably take them.

This just in. In keeping with team tradition, Isiah blamed the 40-point humiliation on Stephon Marbury.

So, what did everyone’s least fave NBA exec (unless you happen to root for one of the other 29 teams which he’s improved) have to say about the latest double digit loss which de-proved his team to 16-38?

“We’ve had our good moments and we’ve had our share of bad moments. We’ve got to keep working. All we can do is keep working.”

Yep. They’re working alright. On probably the worst season in franchise history.

Did he actually say that with a straight face?!?!?!?!?!

The 76ers got to the century mark thru three quarters and led by a cool 43.

Like taking candy from a baby. That’s the Dumb and Dumber Clown Mgt 101 philosophy.

Now with the deadline tomorrow at 3 ET, watch Isiah somehow work a deal and add even more absurd contracts.

Well, look at the bright side as head chairman Jim Dolan would point to. They’re still 1-1 post All-Star Break. That playoff push should be coming any day now.

Hey. Rookie Thaddeus Young was happy to see the Knicks. The former Georgia Tech star went for a rookie career high of 20 points (8-of-11 FG) while grabbing eight boards (four offensive)- two more than any Knick. He did it in 24+ off the bench too.

Also of note, the 76er bench outscored the Knicks starters 55-44 with three players reaching double figures. The Knick bench accounted for nearly half (40) their 84.

In case you wanted to appreciate what other NBA teams think like, Philly leading scorer Andre Iguodala had this to say following the big win which helped them keep pace with the triumphant post-Jason Kidd Nets:

“We want to compete hard every game and make the playoffs.” 

Well, there’s always tomorrow. Hey. It worked in Annie.