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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

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

Mike Woodson (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Schmeelk: In Huge Spot, Knicks Coach Mike Woodson Pulls All Wrong Strings

Woodson was absolutely brutal. But let’s not spare the Knicks’ players from this little bloodbath.

2013/05/15

Tyson Chandler, left, JR Smith, center, and Carmelo Anthony, right, box out for a rebound during the Knicks' Game 4 loss in Indiana on May 14, 2013. (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Knicks’ Nightmare: No Shooting, Rebounding To Speak Of In Game 4 Loss

George Hill scored 26 points and Paul George added 18 points and 14 rebounds Tuesday night, leading the Indiana Pacers to a 93-82 victory over the New York Knicks and a 3-1 lead in the second-round series.

2013/05/15

Raymond Felton, Kenyon Martin and Carmelo Anthony of the New York Knicks in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Schmeelk: Don’t Look At Woodson — Knicks’ Best Players Have To Step Up

Here’s the deal: unless Carmelo Anthony, J.R. Smith and Tyson Chandler get going, the Knicks aren’t going to win anything.

2013/05/14

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 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

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

Roy Hibbert of the Indiana Pacers blocks a shot by Carmelo Anthony of the New York Knicks in Game One of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2013 NBA Playoffs on May 5, 2013 at Madison Square Garden. Copyright 2013 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Melo Throws Up Bricks, Pacers Stun Knicks In Game 1

Carmelo Anthony shot 10-of-28 in the Knicks’ 102-95 defeat to the Pacers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

2013/05/06

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

Carmelo Anthony (credit: Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)

Schmeelk: Breaking Down The Carmelo Anthony Power Forward Theory

Carmelo Anthony could very well be the Knicks’ power forward on opening night. This position switch has a lot of Knicks fans and NBA statistical gurus excited. I understand some of their sentiment, but much of it is based on wishful thinking rather than reality.

2012/10/23

Steve Nash, Deron Williams (credit: Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)

Schmeelk: Steve Nash, Deron Williams And More NBA Free Agency Notes

I understand why it would sound nice to play in his native Canada, but a championship has to be the priority for a two-time MVP that doesn’t have a ring.

2012/07/02