Steve Novak #16 of the New York Knicks shoots a...

Steve Novak #16 of the New York Knicks shoots a three-point shot against the Toronto Raptors. (Jan. 2, 2012) Credit: Jim McIsaac

Free-agent acquisitions, castoffs and rookies have combined to make the Knicks' second unit a pretty potent group. They shined in the Knicks' 120-103 win over the Cavaliers on Wednesday night, combining to score 50 points and post a plus-minus of +60. (For reference, the starting lineup had a plus-minus of +25).

Is it time to adorn the backups with a nickname? The Bulls' bench has already been coined the "Bench Mob;" what would you call the Knicks' second unit? Submit your suggestions in the comments below.

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