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Iman Shumpert (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Keidel: Knocking The Knickerbockers — This Team Needs A Real Garden Party

Listening to WFAN over the last six months, you can’t help but hear that callers and even radio hosts are oddly simpatico: If the Knicks beat the Boston Celtics, then the season is a success. And that is unacceptable.

2013/04/19

Carmelo Anthony v. Celtics (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

N.Y. In 5: Schmeelk’s Knicks-Celtics Playoff Preview

The Knicks will begin their most important playoff run in more than a decade on Saturday against the team that has been the class of the Eastern Conference since 2007.

2013/04/19

Carmelo Anthony vs. Jeff Green (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Schmeelk: Nope, I’m Not Worried About Knicks’ Series With Celtics

In fact, I think it’s exactly what the Knicks need in order to challenge the Heat for the title.

2013/04/18

Carmelo Anthony (credit: Elsa/Getty Images)

Carmelo Anthony To Win NBA Scoring Title; Superstar Shifts Focus To Celtics

With more than 50 wins for the New York Knicks and more than 27 points per game for himself, the numbers back Melo up. The Knicks won a division title, and Anthony will add the scoring title after the regular season ends Wednesday.

2013/04/17

Carmelo Anthony v. Celtics (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Melo, Knicks Get Rival Celtics In 1st Round; Rasheed Back This Week?

The Knicks should have their size back in time for their playoff opener, with Tyson Chandler, Kenyon Martin and — surprise! — Rasheed Wallace all on the mend.

2013/04/15

The Nets’ Andray Blatche, right, wrestles a rebound away from the Celtics’ Kevin Garnett on April 10, 2013 at the TD Garden in Boston. (Photo by Steve Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nets’ Big Guns Combine For 70 Points In Key Victory In Boston

Deron Williams had 29 points and 12 assists to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a 101-93 win over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night.

2013/04/11

Boston Celtics v New York Knicks

Knicks Beat Celtics 108-89, Edge Toward Atlantic Division Title

Carmelo Anthony had 24 points and 10 rebounds as the Knicks extended their winning streak to eight Sunday night, beating the Boston Celtics 108-89.

2013/03/31

The Celtics’ Paul Pierce, right, is fouled by the Knicks’ Iman Shumpert during the game on March 26, 2013 at TD Garden in Boston. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

Smith, Anthony Do The Heavy Lifting As Knicks Blast Celtics In Boston

J.R. Smith scored 32 points, Carmelo Anthony added 29 and the New York Knicks extended their winning streak to five games with a 100-85 victory over the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night.

2013/03/26

Carmelo Anthony vs. Celtics (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

Knicks Set To Take On Garnett-Less Celtics In Boston

Tuesday’s game could be a preview of a potential first-round series in the Eastern Conference playoffs. New York (42-26) currently occupies the third spot while Boston (36-33) is 6 1/2 games behind, but has lost four games in a row.

2013/03/26

Ray Williams. Copyright 1984 NBAE (Photo by Dick Raphael/NBAE via Getty Images)

Former Knicks Guard Ray Williams Dead At 58

Former Knick Ray Williams has passed away at 58.

2013/03/23

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Report: Nets Make Offer For Celtics’ Pierce; Howard Staying In LA

The Nets reportedly had their eyes on Celtics forward Paul Pierce, but Brooklyn’s trade proposal wasn’t enough for Boston to pull the trigger.

2013/02/21

The Knicks’ Carmelo Anthony (No. 7 in middle) drives to the basket against the Celtics’ Jeff Green on Jan. 24, 2013 at the TD Garden in Boston. (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Focused Melo Gets Payback, Leads Knicks To Important Victory In Boston

Carmelo Anthony’s ill feelings toward Kevin Garnett didn’t last long. His streak of 20-point games goes on.

2013/01/24

Rajon Rondo #9 of the Boston Celtics handles the ball against Steve Novak #16 of the New York Knicks. (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Schmeelk: The Key For The Knicks On Thursday Night? Stop Rajon Rondo!

Whatever they do, the Knicks’ success will be determined by how they control Rondo. In many ways, their success this season will be determined by how they control the opponent’s quick guards off the dribble.

2013/01/24

Carmelo Anthony and Kevin Garnett (credit: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Knicks’ Anthony Ready For ‘Hostile Environment’ In Boston

No matter what was said between Carmelo Anthony and Kevin Garnett during and after the last time the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics met, Anthony says the incident is behind him.

2013/01/24

A general view of the game between the New York Knicks and the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden on November 18, 2012. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Forbes: Knicks Surpass Lakers As Most Valuable Team In NBA; Nets Rank Ninth

Boosted by renovations to Madison Square Garden, the Knicks’ value increased 41 percent to $1.1 billion. The Lakers were second at $1 billion.

2013/01/23

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