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Iman Shumpert (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Hartnett: Knicks Desperately Miss Shumpert’s Suffocating ‘D’

The Knicks sorely miss Shumpert’s tenacious on-ball defending.

2013/01/02

J.R. Smith #8 of the New York Knicks celebrates a game-winning basket against the Phoenix Suns with teammates James White #4, Carmelo Anthony #7, Steve Novak #16 and Tyson Chandler. (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

Hartnett: Knicks’ J.R. Smith Is Thriving With Increased Amount Of Responsibility

Without Carmelo Anthony in the lineup, J.R. Smith embraced the role of crunch time go-to guy and delivered another clutch game-winning shot.

2012/12/27

The Knicks' Jason Kidd, center, attempts to pass the ball under pressure from the Suns' Goran Dragic, left, and Luis Scola during their meeting at US Airways Center on Dec. 26, 2012 in Phoenix, Ariz. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Just Remarkable — Smith Beats Buzzer As Banged-Up Knicks Stun Suns

J.R. Smith sank a baseline 21-footer at the buzzer after a Phoenix turnover with a second to play, giving the depleted New York Knicks a 99-97 victory over the Suns on Wednesday night.

2012/12/26

The Knicks' Jason Kidd, steals the ball from the Nets' Joe Johnson, right, during the teams' meeting at Madison Square Garden on Dec. 18, 2012. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Melo Returns, Takes Over As Knicks Own Second Half, Easily Handle Nets

Carmelo Anthony and the Knicks know they can’t entirely dismiss the rivalry talk, not with the Nets just a few miles away. On the court and in the standings, the distance keeps growing.

2012/12/19

Anderson Varejao of the Cleveland Cavaliers tries to get around Tyson Chandler of the New York Knicks on December 15, 2012 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Knicks Win A Close One, Escape With Tight Victory Over Cavs

Kyrie Irving put in a memorable performance as the Cavs gave the Knicks everything they could handle. New York escaped with a tight victory.

2012/12/15

Carmelo Anthony (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Hartnett: Melo Continues To Build His MVP Resume With Every Game

Melo is wearing his heart on his sleeve every night and playing the most motivated basketball of his 10-year NBA career.

2012/12/10

Hartnett: Knicks Firing On All Cylinders Ahead Of Showdown In Miami

The Knicks averted what could have been a devastating loss ahead of their showdown with the Heat. Instead, it was a feel-good victory that can carry into Thursday night’s nationally televised game

2012/12/06

The Knicks' Carmelo Anthony calls a play during the game against the Charlotte Bobcats on Dec. 5, 2012 in Charlotte, N.C. (Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)

Knicks Lose Melo, But Gut One Out And Stun Bobcats At The Buzzer

J.R. Smith is normally the guy watching Carmelo Anthony hit the game-winning shot, not the one knocking it down. But with Anthony nursing a lacerated finger, the Knicks turned to Smith for the last shot and the eight-year NBA veteran delivered.

2012/12/05

Knicks Shoot Down Lowly Wizards, Improve To 6-0 At Home

Carmelo Anthony and JR Smith each scored 20 points, and the New York Knicks beat the Washington Wizards for the 10th straight time, 108-87 on Friday night.

2012/11/30

Schmeelk: A New York Basketball Turf War Is Born

The Nets struck the first blow. It was great to watch. It was hard fought, gritty, emotional, physical and sometimes ugly basketball. It was New York basketball.

2012/11/27

J.R. Smith (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) and John Starks (Stephen Dunn /Getty Images)

Hartnett: Knicks’ J.R. Smith Is Justifying Comparisons To Former Fan Favorite John Starks

All those comparisons to John Starks seemed premature, but the 2012-13 J.R. Smith is finally deserving of being compared to one of the most popular Knicks of all-time.

2012/11/26

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 25: Carmelo Anthony #7 of the New York Knicks looks to the crowd after a play vs the Detroit Pistons on November 25, 2012 at Madison Square Garden in the Manhattan Borough of New York City. (Photo by Ray Amati/NBAE via Getty Images)

Knicks Rout Pistons 121-100, End Two-Game Losing Streak

New York Knicks ended a two-game losing streak with a 121-100 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday.

2012/11/25

Knicks Sink 14 3-Pointers In Rout Of Hornets, Improve To 8-1

Carmelo Anthony scored 29 points and the New York Knicks extended the undermanned New Orleans Hornets’ losing streak to four games with a 102-80 victory Tuesday night.

2012/11/20

Tyson Chandler of the New York Knicks reacts to scoring in the first half against the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Knicks Coast To Victory Over Shorthanded Pacers

The Knicks dominated the woeful Indiana Pacers on Sunday, 88-76.

2012/11/18

Knicks Close Like Freight Train, Stun Spurs To Get To 6-0

Instead of watching their season-opening winning streak come to a messy end, the New York Knicks served notice that they can’t be counted out in the fourth quarter.

2012/11/15

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