New York Knicks: Blog Articles
NY Post (MARC RAIMONDI) —
The Knicks are on the verge of an epic collapse in the Eastern Conference semifinals after looking so good to start the playoffs in the first round against the Celtics.Who has been the biggest goat against the Pacers? Has it been Carmelo Anthony, who critics say hasn’t passed the ball enough? Is it brick-laying guard J.R. Smith? How about coach Mike Woodson or Tyson Chandler, who was publicly...
Knicker Blogger (David Vertsberger) —
It was a dazzling scene. Roars of applause rained down in Madison Square Garden, the joyous New York Knicks fans collectively rejoicing a historic victory. The cheers were so ear-deafening, they shook the Earth below with such ferocity I felt the ground tremble before my feet, despite my being a good 10 miles away, watching [...]
KnicksJournal (noreply@blogger.com (Keith Schlosser)) —
Given how the Knicks responded to the beat down they received from the Pacers in game one of the semi-finals, it made sense that they clawed their way back into the series by returning the favor in game two. So when game three resulted in quite the feeble effort from New York, many expected them to come out raring to go. Unfortunately, only more of the weak play followed through game four. ...
ESPN (Ian Begley) —
Every weekday throughout the season, ESPNNewYork.com will tackle a burning question about the Knicks in our "Opening Tip" segment. Today's Burning Question: Who do you blame most for the Knicks' 3-1 series deficit? The Knicks will wake up Wednesday morning in a heckuva hole. Only eight teams in NBA history have climbed back from 3-1 series deficits. The Knicks are 0-13 historically after...
ESPN (Ian Begley) —
INDIANAPOLIS -- If you're looking for someone to blame for the New York Knicks' 3-1 series deficit to the Indiana Pacers, J.R. Smith has a suggestion for you: start with him."I take the blame for this whole series," Smith said after shooting 7-for-22 in the Knicks' Game 4 loss. "It started off with Game 4 in Boston or Game 5. I haven't been playing myself. I haven't been playing my part. I've...
ESPN (Ian Begley) —
INDIANAPOLIS -- In an attempt to neutralize the Pacers size advantage, Mike Woodson went with a bigger starting five for Game 4. He inserted Kenyon Martin into the starting lineup and took out Pablo Prigioni. The bigger front line didn't produce the desired results. The Knicks were out rebounded, 54-36. Indiana had 16 offensive rebounds and 19 second-chance points. The Pacers outscored the...
Knicker Blogger (Robert Silverman) —
Thuh Nicks lost agenst the Indyana Paysirs tonite. Thuh final score was 93-83 but it rilly wazn’t that close becawse thuh Paycers were a lot better than the Nicks wer at basketball tonite so the Nicks lost. Thuh Paycers now lead the serious 3 games to only 1 game for thuh Nicks. That means that [...]
Posting and Toasting (Seth) —
The Knicks needed to adjust in Game 4, and they did! Mike Woodson didn't adjust by pushing back, though. He kept pulling. His stripping of New York's identity had been subtle, pernicious through three games. He'd been creeping away from point guard tandems, small lineups, and shooters. In Game 4, he quit creeping and just ripped the Knicks' face off. Pablo Prigioni and his consistently...
ESPN (Ian Begley) —
WHAT IT MEANS: The New York Knicks are one loss away from a long summer vacation. New York was embarrassed by the Pacers in a 93-82 Game 4 loss on Tuesday night and now trail the best-of-seven series 3-1. Game 5 is Thursday night at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks have never come back from being down 3-1 in franchise history. Only eight teams in NBA history have rebounded from such a...
ESPN (Ian Begley) —
INDIANAPOLIS -- Things haven't gone well for the Knicks in Game 4. New York trails at the half, 48-34. Here are a few observations from the first half: SMITH'S STRUGGLES CONTINUE: J.R. Smith is battling a bad cold and a bad shooting streak. Smith suited up on Tuesday despite a bad head cold that's affected him for the past two games. He missed seven of eight shots in the first half, including...
ESPN (Ian Begley) —
INDIANAPOLIS -- After getting outrebounded in their two losses to Indiana, the Knicks will go with a bigger starting lineup in Game 4.Mike Woodson will start Raymond Felton and Iman Shumpert in the backcourt and Carmelo Anthony, Kenyon Martin and Tyson Chandler on the front line.Pablo Prigioni will now come off the bench. The Knicks won 13 straight regular season games after inserting Prigioni...
Posting and Toasting (Seth) —
Hey! There is good Iman Shumpert news after his sore left knee required an MRI this afternoon: The #Knicks say an MRI on Iman's knee revealed no structural damage. The team says he's expected to play. — Ian Begley (@IanBegley) May 14, 2013 Mike Woodson says Iman Shumpert will play and start tonight. #Knicks — Ian Begley (@IanBegley) May 14, 2013 Woodson on...