NBA Playoffs

Carmelo Anthony (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Report: Knicks’ Carmelo Anthony Has Partial Tear In Shoulder

Anthony first hurt his left shoulder on April 14 against the Pacers. Now it seems he played the entire playoff run — 12 games — with a partially torn labrum.

2013/05/23

Paul George of the Indiana Pacers and Raymond Felton #2 of the New York Knicks react after a jump ball call during Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Knicks’ Felton: ‘I Love Our Team Just The Way It Is’

Some of the players were old, though the Knicks say their team is young in its development. So they feel they need time, not an overhaul, to get further next season.

2013/05/21

Jason Kidd (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

POLL: Who Don’t You Want On Knicks Next Season?

Forget free agency scenarios, probability and all that. Keep it simple. Who DON’T you want to see on the team next season?

2013/05/20

Carmelo Anthony (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

Keidel: Legends Of The Fall — Carmelo’s Off-Broadway Play

“He had 39 points!” you snap. And he was 2-for-7 in the fourth quarter, with some woeful turnovers occurring at crunch time. But why let facts interfere with idolatry? The truth is, you got Anthony at his best and the Knicks still lost.

2013/05/20

Raymond Felton of the New York Knicks looks on during Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

Schmeelk: Bad Ending To A Good Knicks Season

This year, The Knicks were one of eight teams left and the second-best team in the East. It’s OK to be proud of that. It’s OK to enjoy that. I know I did.

2013/05/20

Memphis Grizzlies v San Antonio Spurs - Game One

Spurs Rout Grizzlies 105-83 In Game 1 Of Western Conference Finals

Tony Parker had 20 points and nine assists and the Spurs struck first in the Western Conference finals by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 105-83.

2013/05/20

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Anthony Faltered In The Final Minutes Of The Fourth Quarter

Anthony, who finished with 39 points, scored just four points in the final 12 minutes when he went 2 of 7 from the field.

2013/05/19

Indiana Pacers v New York Knicks - Game Two

Knicks Look To Even The Series Against Pacers In Game 6

New York must play the same way Saturday at Indiana, where they’re 0-4 this season, or they’ll be heading home for the summer instead of going home for a decisive seventh game.

2013/05/18

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Giglio: Knicks Head Coach Mike Woodson Deserves Credit For Adjusting

As the chess match continues on Saturday night in Indiana, trust Woodson. It took five games, but he once again has the pulse of his team against Indiana’s strengths and weaknesses.

2013/05/17

Chris Copeland #14 of the New York Knicks leaves the court after a win in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Schmeelk: Seven Reasons For A Knicks-Pacers Game 7

After watching Games 3 and 4, it would be hard to make the case that the Knicks can win on Saturday night in Indiana. So why will Game 6 be different? Here’s a dose of hope…

2013/05/17

Carmelo Anthony of the New York Knicks shoots against Ian Mahinmi of the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Mike Woodson: Knicks ‘Met The Challenge’ In Must-Win Game 5

“It’s just a matter of who wants it more,” Carmelo Anthony said. On Thursday night, that was the Knicks.

2013/05/17

The Knicks’ Tyson Chandler, right, dives for the ball against Indiana’s Paul George during Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals at Madison Square Garden on May 16. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Melo Steps Up With Season On The Line, Sends Knicks Back To Indianapolis

Carmelo Anthony scored 28 points to help the New York Knicks stay alive in the Eastern Conference semifinals with an 85-75 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 on Thursday night.

2013/05/17

Carmelo Anthony #7 of the New York Knicks looks to pass around Paul George #24 of the Indiana Pacers. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

Schmeelk: If Knicks Are Going To Stay Alive, They Must Fix Their Offense Now

All it will take for the Knicks is for someone to hit some shots early. Shooting can be contagious, and the Knicks have all been wearing FEMA suits the past couple of weeks.

2013/05/16

Pablo Prigioni of the New York Knicks runs into George Hill of the Indiana Pacers during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

Prigioni Could Return To Lineup As Knicks Try To Stay Alive Against Pacers

Whichever players are on the court for the Knicks when they try to save their season Thursday night, coach Mike Woodson just wants them to shoot with confidence.

2013/05/16