Fortunes Change in a New York Minute
New York Tim
Mike Woodson decided to run with a bigger lineup at times to avoid a hypothetical matchup problem caused by the Indiana Pacers' size. It didn't work in Game 1, but Woodson says he'll double down. Can the Knicks crack the code of the Pacers' league-best defense, or will Carmelo Anthony and J.R. Smith shoot the [...]
Read MoreNeeding to Solve Pacers' Big Man in the Middle
New York Tim
D.J. Augustin had 16 points for the Pacers, who built a 16-point lead while Carmelo Anthony was on the bench in foul trouble in the third quarter, and easily held on to spoil the Knicks' first second-round game since 2000. Anthony finished with 27 After picking up a road victory in Game 1, the Pacers [...]
Read MoreWith Aggressive Defense, Pacers Shut Down Knicks
New York Tim
The Knicks have won 58 basketball games this season, and won a playoff series for the first time since the spring of 2000. And because of something that dizzy and intoxicating, you now get the idea that the Indiana Pacers are just some kind of speed NEW YORK – If the lone mystery voter in [...]
Read MoreWith Aggressive Defense, Pacers Shut Down Knicks
New York Tim
The Indiana Pacers' balanced attack and disciplined defense was too much for the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, resulting in a comfortable 102-95 Indiana win. David West led the Pacers with 20 points as six Indiana Amar'e Stoudemire has been ruled out for Games 1 and 2, but the [...]
Read MoreWith Aggressive Defense, Pacers Shut Down Knicks
New York Tim
Three threes from D.J. Augustin and strong play by David West have the Pacers up six at halftime of Game 1, quieting a Madison Square Garden crowd that was hyped after a 9-0 run had the Knicks up early. GREENBURGH, N.Y. — New York Knicks coach Mike Woodson has targeted Game 3 of the Knicks-Pacers [...]
Read MoreKnicks Falter in Fourth Before Closing Out Celtics
New York Tim
More than jubilation, the Knicks wore badges of competitive — or combative — honor after bringing closure in all likelihood to the Paul Pierce-Garnett era and the die-hard team that won Boston's 17th and most recent N.B.A. championship. After an 88 Every team closed out Friday night and we've got the GIFs you need to [...]
Read MoreKnicks Falter in Fourth Before Closing Out Celtics
New York Tim
The Knicks wrapped up their first series victory since 2000 on Friday night by holding off the Boston Celtics in Game 6. They had just one day to rest before facing the Pacers, who were also pushed to six games before finishing off Atlanta on Friday night. It was a bit more difficult than predicted, [...]
Read MoreKnicks hold off Celtics' rally, win first playoff series since 2000
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Why New York will win: The Knicks love to spread the floor with a small lineup that creates mismatches. When they are hitting open shots, their offense is outstanding. Indiana will struggle to keep pace because of its oversized lineup. Anthony is too After going up 3-0, the Knicks are dealing with the specter of [...]
Read MoreKnicks hold off Celtics' rally, win first playoff series since 2000
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Sixth Man of the Year J.R. Smith has developed into a crucial piece of the Knicks' offense. (Kathy Willens/AP). Because of the makeup of this Knicks team, J.R. Smith's capacity for prolific, implausible and occasionally The Knicks and Pacers each clinched first-round victories on Friday, setting up Game 1 of the East semifinals for Sunday. [...]
Read MoreKnicks Leave the Door Open
New York Tim
GREENBURGH, N.Y. — New York Knicks coach Mike Woodson said he was "upset" that his team wore all black on Wednesday before Game 5 of the Knicks-Celtics series to mimic a funeral for Boston. Raymond Felton and Carmelo Anthony were the Knicks players involved, while Jordan Crawford was at the center of things for the [...]
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