Steve Novak

Schmeelk: Stoudemire Needs To Fit In, Not Dominate

It’s up to Amar’e Stoudemire to fit into a Knicks team that is doing fine without him.

2012/12/21

Avery Johnson (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Lichtenstein: Nets’ Second-Half Offense Has Avery Johnson On The Hot Seat

With more than a quarter of the season in the books, Johnson’s honeymoon is over and he has run out of mulligans. As the Nets travel to Manhattan, Johnson’s team is on life support.

2012/12/19

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

Schmeelk: Getting Back Amar’e Is A Good Thing, But It Must Be Handled Properly

It’s up to Woodson, Anthony, Chandler and Stoudemire to figure out a way to work together and make a great thing. The Knicks hold the best record in the Eastern Conference, and in a few weeks they will have more talent.

2012/12/18

Jeremy Lin (credit: Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

Linsanity Returns To The Garden On Monday

Linsanity was a short, but spectacular time in Knicks’ history. Even though he’s gone, the New York Knicks’ locker room is filled with Lin admirers.

2012/12/17

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

Joakim Noah of the Chicago Bulls battles for a rebound with Steve Novak of the New York Knicks at the United Center. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Tired, Sloppy Knicks Defeated By Sharp-Defending Bulls

Knicks’ shooters went cold on Saturday night as the Bulls snapped the Knicks’ five-game winning streak.

2012/12/08

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Hartnett: Felton, Knicks Dent Mighty Miami Heat’s Armor

AmericanAirlines Arena had been a fortress for the Miami Heat. That was until the New York Knicks showed up.

2012/12/07

Mike D'Antoni (credit: Rob Carr/Getty Images), Raymond Felton (credit: Greg Shamus/NBAE via Getty Images)

Schmeelk: The Man Behind Knicks’ Huge Win? Mike D’Antoni

The Knicks were unstoppable in Miami. It was D’Antoni’s system at its best, the only way New York could have won without Carmelo Anthony.

2012/12/07

The Knicks’ Jason Kidd, left, takes a long-range shot over the Heat’s Dwyane Wade during the teams’ meeting on Dec. 6, 2012, at American Airlines Arena in Miami. (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)

Melo? Who Needs Melo? Knicks Bury Heat Under Avalanche Of 3s

Another Knicks-Heat game, another 20-point Knicks win. And if that isn’t surprising enough, this one happened with Carmelo Anthony on the sideline.

2012/12/06

Schmeelk: 35-Year-Old Rookie Prigioni To The Knicks’ Rescue

Pablo Prigioni can fill Jason Kidd’s shoes while Kidd recovers from back spasms.

2012/11/30

Melo’s Scoring Spree Continues As Knicks Have Little Trouble With Bucks

Carmelo Anthony may be playing better than ever. Anthony scored 29 points to lead the New York Knicks to a 102-88 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night.

2012/11/28

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

Carmelo Anthony #7 of the New York Knicks and Gerald Wallace #45 of the Brooklyn Nets battle for the ball at the Barclays Center. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Lichtenstein: Nets’ Thrilling Win Just The Beginning Of Beautiful Rivalry With Knicks

For nearly three hours, both teams competed for each New York basketball fan’s heart — if not always very well, then certainly with all their might. The lead changes, missed opportunities and curious strategy all had me on the cusp of detonation.

2012/11/27

Brook Lopez (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) and Tyson Chandler (Photo by Ray Amati/NBAE via Getty Images)

Lichtenstein: Nets Are In Tune As The Knicks Head To Brooklyn

The symbolism of Monday night’s game will supersede anything that will be relevant to the ultimate composition of the 2012-13 regular-season standings.

2012/11/26

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