Mike Woodson

Carmelo Anthony of the New York Knicks drives against Lance Stephenson of the Indiana Pacers during the Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

Down 2-1, Knicks Facing ‘Gut-Check Game’ Against Pacers

INDIANAPOLIS (CBSNewYork/AP) — The Knicks have looked downright anemic offensively and it doesn’t appear their bench is getting much better, literally. Guard J.R. Smith, the NBA’s top sixth man, actually increased his shooting percentage in […]

2013/05/14

Kenyon Martin (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images), J.R. Smith (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images) and Iman Shumpert (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Feeling Blue: Knicks Practice Without Kenyon Martin, J.R. Smith, Iman Shumpert

Martin and Smith are ill and questionable for Tuesday night’s game in Indianapolis. Shumpert has a sore left knee but coach Mike Woodson says he probably will play in Game 4 against the Pacers.

2013/05/13

Tyson Chandler reacts against the Indiana Pacers during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

Chandler Says Sickly Knicks’ Offense Needs Team-First Approach

A sick feeling is emanating through the Knicks. The offense is struggling, their playoff hopes teetering and key players are missing practice.

2013/05/13

Giglio: Returning Knick Stoudemire Could Be Insurance For J.R. Smith’s Slump

Expecting Amar’e to be a 30-minute contributor isn’t realistic, but his ability to score in the low post for 10-15 minutes per game could prove invaluable

2013/05/10

Amar'e Stoudemire, Mike Woodson (credit: Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

Schmeelk: Stoudemire Return Is Baffling Self-Sabotage By Knicks

The chances that coach Mike Woodson ends up looking good for this decision are slim to none.

2013/05/10

Amar'e Stoudemire (credit: Elsa/Getty Images)

Amar’e Likely Limited To 10-15 Minutes Per Game If He Returns For Playoff Series

Amar’e Stoudemire will likely be limited to about 10 to 15 minutes per game if he is able to return during New York’s playoff series against the Indiana Pacers.

2013/05/09

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

Schmeelk: Hey Knicks Offense — Welcome To The Playoffs!

The Knicks finally broke 100 points and had 20 assists in the game. They finished with an offensive rating of 120 for the game, reminiscent of the type of numbers that they were putting up during their April winning streak.

2013/05/09

Paul George of the Indiana Pacers guards Carmelo Anthony during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

Knicks’ Anthony Plans To Keep Attacking Pacers In Game 3

Nobody ever really stops Carmelo Anthony. Not in his mind, anyway.

2013/05/09

(Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

George Karl Named NBA Coach Of The Year; Knicks’ Woodson Finishes 3rd

Karl is the NBA’s Coach of the Year after leading the Denver Nuggets to a team-record 57 wins this season.

2013/05/08

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

Carmelo On Knicks’ Blowout Victory: ‘We Played With A Sense Of Urgency’

“I think for the most part, from the start of the game and throughout the whole game, I think we played with a sense of urgency today,” Anthony said after the game. “We played the way we’ve been playing as far as competing at the highest level.”

2013/05/08

Kenyon Martin and J.R. Smith of the Knicks position themselves for a rebound against Ian Mahinmi of the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Schmeelk: Knicks Don’t Need To Go Big — They Need To Play Big

The Knicks have to continue to play small, and play their game. Now isn’t the time to panic. Not yet, anyway.

2013/05/07

Raymond Felton, Carmelo Anthony and Mike Woodson (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Knicks Sticking With ‘Small’ Ball Against Bigger Pacers; Amar’e Eyeing Game 3

The Knicks will not concede they have a “big” problem — yet. Check back if they lose Game 2 on Tuesday night.

2013/05/07

Schmeelk: You’re Not Playing The Celtics Anymore, Knicks — This Is For Real

The ball needs to move better. The stars need to shoot better. The Knicks don’t win this series if Raymond Felton is their best player on the floor. It’s that simple. This ain’t the Celtics anymore. These are the Pacers. This is for real.

2013/05/06

Carmelo Anthony of the New York Knicks and David West of the Indiana Pacers chase after the loose ball during Game 1of the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Pacers defeated the Knicks 102-95. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Carmelo Anthony Downplays Pacers’ Physicality After Game 1 Loss

The Pacers are classic Eastern Conference bruisers, while the Knicks are countering with something closer to small ball. So far, Indiana’s way is bigger, badder and better.

2013/05/06