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The Knicks’ Iman Shumpert, second from right, fouls Atlanta’s Shelvin Mack, second from left, at Madison Square Garden on April 17, 2013. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Knicks Close Most Successful Regular Season In 16 Years With Win Over Hawks

Carmelo Anthony won the scoring title without playing, and the Atlanta Hawks lost their chance to move up in the East standings.

2013/04/18

The Knicks’ Kenyon Martin, right, goes up for the ball against the Hawks on April 3, 2013 at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Ga. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Melo Scores Another 40, Knicks Rip Hawks For 10th Straight Victory

Carmelo Anthony put on another scoring show, though he didn’t have to do it alone.

2013/04/03

Nets Fall To Atlanta 105-93, Miss Out On First-Place Tie

Al Horford had 22 points and 11 rebounds, and the Atlanta Hawks dominated the fourth quarter as they defeated Brooklyn 105-93 on Sunday night, keeping the Nets from tying for first place in the Atlantic Division.

2013/03/17

Brook Lopez (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images), Andray Blatche (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Lichtenstein: Hey, Nets — Let’s See More Of Lopez-Blatche Duo

The Nets have four days off before facing the Hawks, which should give Carlesimo and his staff the time they need to work out the specifics.

2013/03/13

ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 9: Deron Williams #8 of the Brooklyn Nets goes up for the easy bucket against the Atlanta Hawks on March 9, 2013 at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2013 NBAE (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nets Win Third Straight, Top The Hawks In Atlanta 93-80

Brook Lopez and Andray Blatche each scored 18 points, Deron Williams added 17 and the Brooklyn Nets won their third straight game with a 93-80 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night.

2013/03/09

Hartnett: Knicks’ Anthony Delivers Fresh Reminder Of MVP Candidacy

Some have speculated whether Melo’s MVP candidacy was fading. On Sunday, he sent a resounding reminder of why he’s a genuine contender.

2013/01/28

Knicks Return Home To Face The Hawks

Atlanta tries to avoid a fifth loss in six games to New York as these clubs square off Sunday for the first time this season.

2013/01/27

The Nets’ Deron Williams goes up against the Hawks’ Josh Smith during the game at Barclays Center on Jan. 18, 2013. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Nets Turn It Around, Take Back End Of Home-And-Home With Hawks

The Brooklyn Nets paid back the Hawks and now want to get even with the Knicks.

2013/01/18

Andray Blatche and Joe Johnson walk off the court in the final seconds against the Atlanta Hawks (credit: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Brooklyn Gets 7-Game Win Streak Snapped By Short-Handed Hawks

Brook Lopez had 22 points for the Nets, who lost for only the second time in 11 games under interim coach P.J. Carlesimo.

2013/01/16

Schmeelk: Spurs’ Head Coach Gregg Popovich Is In The Right

Gregg Popovich only has one job: winning a championship.

2012/11/30

Raymond Felton and Jason Kidd of the New York Knicks. Copyright 2012 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Schmeelk: Knicks Are Getting The Point

With Raymond Felton and Jason Kidd running the show, the Knicks are playing beautiful basketball.

2012/11/12

Carmelo Anthony (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) and Deron Williams (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Silverman: Knicks, Nets Are Both Primed For Playoff Runs In 2012-13

The Knicks are going to have a shot at making some noise in the watered down Eastern Conference, and the Brooklyn Nets may very well be a playoff team as well.

2012/10/31

LeBron James (Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)

Schmeelk: NBA Eastern Conference Preview And Predictions

With the NBA season kicking off on Wednesday, here’s my preview and ranking predictions for the 2012-2013 NBA season. This is how I see the Eastern Conference breaking down, and my season award winners.

2012/10/29

#42 Jerry Stackhouse (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Nets Sign 17-Year Veteran Jerry Stackhouse To One-Year Deal

The Brooklyn Nets have reached a verbal agreement to sign 37-year-old guard Jerry Stackhouse on a one-year, $1.3 million deal according to multiple reports.

2012/07/11