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John Schmeelk

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 (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Schmeelk: Knicks’ Regular Season A Complete Success

This is a huge big-picture accomplishment that no one should underestimate or take for granted — no matter what the Knicks do in the playoffs.

2013/04/16

Carmelo Anthony (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Schmeelk: Knicks Rule The 4th Quarter; Can They Rule The Playoffs?

One of the most frustrating things about watching the Knicks this season? Inconsistency. At times they look disinterested. But in the fourth quarter they look elite.

2013/04/11

Tyson Chandler (Photo by Layne Murdoch/NBAE via Getty Images)

Schmeelk: Knicks’ Offense Has Been Spectacular — And It Can Continue To Be

The Knicks’ season can be separated into three distinct parts: their hot start, their mediocre middle and their hot finish. Taking a look at how the Knicks played in each section gives a good read of what they need to do in order to win games.

2013/04/09

Carmelo Anthony (Photo by Layne Murdoch/NBAE via Getty Images)

Schmeelk: Knicks’ Victory Over Oklahoma City Was A Playoff-Quality Win

The Knicks were out to make a statement on Sunday, and they did it by beating Oklahoma City — one of the top three teams in the NBA — in their building.

2013/04/08

Raymond Felton (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Schmeelk: It’s All About The No. 2 Seed For The Knicks

With the Atlantic Division all but wrapped up, the Knicks need to finish ahead of the Indiana Pacers and earn the second seed in the Eastern Conference.

2013/04/05

Carmelo Anthony (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Schmeelk: Knicks’ Win Over Hawks Was Best Victory Of 10-Game Streak

The Knicks have won 10 straight games, and the best one of them all came against the Hawks on Wednesday night.

2013/04/04

Carmelo Anthony (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)

Schmeelk: Was Carmelo’s 50 A Sign That He’s Truly Healthy And About To Get Hot?

Tuesday night’s win against the Heat was much less dramatic or significant than it could have been if the Heat’s stars were on the court. But it was significant in another way: Carmelo Anthony’s 50-point effort might mean that he is about to hit his stride.

2013/04/03

J.R. Smith #8 of the New York Knicks high-fives teammates Carmelo Anthony #7 and Iman Shumpert #21. (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Schmeelk: Knicks’ Win Streak Comes With Red Flags

No matter the competition or the circumstances, a winning streak of this caliber is impressive. But this one does carry some red flags for the Knicks.

2013/04/02

J.R. Smith #8 of the New York Knicks drives the ball against Terrance Williams #55 of the Boston Celtics. (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Schmeelk: Taking A Closer Look At The Renaissance Of J.R. Smith

Smith is taking the ball to the hoop with reckless abandon. It has turned someone known as a volume shooter into a player who could even be considered … efficient.

2013/03/27

Kenyon Martin (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Schmeelk: Mulling Knicks’ Playoff Rotation — Who Should Start?

The job has actually been made easier by the Knicks’ injury problems. But there’s still the matter of New York’s starting lineup — and who will get minutes with the second group off the bench.

2013/03/26

Pablo Prigioni (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Schmeelk: The Case For More Pablo Prigioni And Other Knicks Notes

When the Knicks struggle, they aren’t moving the basketball. What are Prigioni’s two strengths? He plays defense and moves the basketball.

2013/03/22

Chris Copeland #14 of the New York Knicks goes for a jump shot during the game between the Los Angeles Clippers and the New York Knicks at Staples Center. (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Schmeelk: Knicks’ Effort, Toughness, Defense Was Championship Caliber Vs. Jazz

The Knicks have a very difficult 17 games remaining on their schedule, but if they play as hard as they did on Monday night and with the same commitment to defense, they can be very good.

2013/03/19

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Schmeelk: Hey, Knicks Fans — Remain Calm!

In many ways the Knicks control their own destiny. Fans can either take solace in that, or panic even more.

2013/03/18

Woe is knee: Amar'e Stoudemire (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images), Tyson Chandler  (Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images), Carmelo Anthony  (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Schmeelk: Knicks Cower Before The Almighty Knee

The game is over. Knee, you win. Please, please, leave the Knicks alone. They’ve had enough. Mercy, please.

2013/03/14

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