Mike Woodson

Carmelo Anthony passes the ball against the Boston Celtics during Game 4 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals. (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Schmeelk: Knicks Need To Forget The Nonsense And Play Their Game

If this series goes seven games, watch out. There’s a good chance the Knicks would completely unravel under the pressure.

2013/05/03

Mike Woodson (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Woodson Upset With Knicks’ Funeral Wear, Says He ‘Absolutely’ Would Have Stopped It

“I made reference to our guys, you need to stay out of the papers and just concentrate on playing,” Woodson said. “That’s not important. What you’re wearing doesn’t have anything to do with how you play on the basketball floor.”

2013/05/02

J.R. Smith fouled by Kevin Garnett of the Boston Celtics during Game 5 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

J.R. Smith Swears Off Black After Knicks’ ‘Funeral’ Stunt Backfires

“Well, we was going to a funeral, but it looks like we got buried,” Smith said. “Basketball is a very humbling game.”

2013/05/02

J.R. Smith of the New York Knicks argues a call during Game 5 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals against the Boston Celtics. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Schmeelk: How Else To Say It? Knicks’ Offense Stinks

Knicks fans should have known better. I should have known better. We got sucked in to the great play of a maddeningly inconsistent team.

2013/05/02

J.R. Smith up against Paul Pierce during Game 3 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals. (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Back For Game 5, J.R. Smith Counting On Celtics’ Overdue Elimination

Had Smith been available for Game 4, perhaps this series would already be over. “It would’ve been,” he said Tuesday. “I would’ve been playing golf today.”

2013/05/01

Paul Pierce of the Boston Celtics celebrates and gestures after a defensive stop against the New York Knicks during Game Four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs on April 28, 2013 at TD Garden. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

Celtics Avoid Sweep, Beat Knicks In Overtime To Force Game 5

Knicks came back from down 20 to force overtime. It wasn’t enough as the Celtics took Game 4 as the series heads back to MSG.

2013/04/28

J.R. Smith (credit: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Knicks Key Man J.R. Smith Facing Potential Suspension

The Knicks could be without sixth man J.R. Smith against the Celtics in Game 4 if the league decides to suspend him.

2013/04/27

Carmelo Anthony #7 of the New York Knicks dribbles against Brandon Bass #30 of the Boston Celtics. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Schmeelk: Knicks Will Face Especially Unique Challenge In Game 3

Basketball aside, this will be the Celtics’ first home game since the terrorist attack at the Boston Marathon. Emotions will be flowing and the crowd will be as into a basketball game as can be imagined.

2013/04/26

Raymond Felton dribbles against Avery Bradley of the Boston Celtics during Game 2 at Madison Square Garden on April 23, 2013. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Schmeelk: Enjoy It, Knicks Fans! Superiority Shows In Celtics Series

It’s been awhile since we’ve seen this sort of thing, so I’ll explain…

2013/04/24

Amar'e Stoudemire (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Knicks’ Amar’e Stoudemire Could Return To Court In 2nd Round Of Playoffs

“If he’s able to make it back, he will be back in the rotation, ready to play,” Woodson said. “I’m expecting him to do what he was doing before he left. He played some pretty good, positive minutes for our ballclub before he got hurt.”

2013/04/24

J.R. Smith #8, Carmelo Anthony #7 and Raymond Felton #2 (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Schmeelk: What To Watch For In Game 2 Of Knicks-Celtics Series

Barring any terrible injuries, if the Knicks win Game 2 they should win the series. They are the better team and I can’t see the Celtics beating the Knicks four out of five games and winning the series.

2013/04/23

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

Knicks’ J.R. Smith Wins NBA’s Sixth Man Of The Year Award

Smith received 484 points, including 72 first-place votes, from a panel of 121 writers and broadcasters. The Clippers’ Jamal Crawford finished second with 352 points, getting 31 first-place votes.

2013/04/22

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

Rasheed Wallace (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Sims: Why Did Rasheed Wallace Play On Monday?; More Knicks Injury Notes

Why did coach Mike Woodson have Wallace play for four minutes on Monday before leaving the court with soreness in his post-operative foot? Wasn’t Wallace’s condition evident in practice?

2013/04/17

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

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