Mike Hussey (82), Marcus North (68) and Brad Haddin (88) all weighed in, before Gayle smashed 102 from just 70 balls as the Windies closed on 214-2.

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"These guys have all played a major role somewhere for some team, " Knicks coach Mike Woodson said of his veterans, mentioning Thomas, Kidd, Wallace, Prigioni and Marcus Camby by name, although Camby doesn't sound interested in coaching.

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