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Playoff Questions From a Poet and a Profit

Etan Thomas | Posted 05.17.2012

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Etan Thomas

Does it seem like people are a little bit biased against Anderw Bynum? Is it because they really want Dwight Howard? Is it because he is not jovial like Shaq? Or not the all-time best people person like Magic? Or is it too high expectations?

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Don't Be Deceived by Carmelo Anthony's Scoring Totals

David Berri | Posted 05.14.2012

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David Berri

Scoring totals in the NBA can be quite deceptive. A player can boost his scoring totals by simply taking more and more shots. But if this shooting is inefficient, teams actually suffer from this choice.

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Top 5 Sports Stories

Len Berman | Posted 05.10.2012

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Len Berman

No surprise that its "wail till next year" for the Knicks. They've been doing that since 1973. During that time New York and New Jersey teams have combined for 20 championships, yet the Knicks drought continues.

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Sorry, Kobe -- I'm Good at Math

Peter Brown Hoffmeister | Posted 05.10.2012

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Peter Brown Hoffmeister

I spent all of Wednesday thinking about this. People around me were making a big deal out of Kobe scoring 43 points against the Nuggets. They said things like this: "I can't believe that the Lakers still lost!" and "The Lakers let Kobe down." No, actually. Kobe let the Lakers down.

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Carmelo's 41 Points Help Knicks Beat Heat, But Prolong Inevitable

Jordan Schultz | Posted 05.07.2012

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Jordan Schultz

In nine career postseasons, Anthony is 17-37, which is the worst record of any active player with at least 50 playoff games. Even with Sunday's 89-87 win over the Heat, he has still lost 11 of 14 playoff games.

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Sports Profiles in Courage

Tom Allon | Posted 05.07.2012

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Tom Allon

They don't make too many athletes like Amare Stoudemire and Mariano Rivera anymore. Their grit and courage make them exemplary role models for this generation.

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Melo Keeps Knicks Alive

AP | BRIAN MAHONEY | Posted 05.07.2012

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NEW YORK — Amare Stoudemire raised his hands in the air, one covered in padding, as streamers fell from the ceiling above him. Finally, New Yor...

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Heat Overpower Knicks

AP | BRIAN MAHONEY | Posted 05.04.2012

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NEW YORK — Frustrated and foul-prone for three quarters, LeBron James finally did what he usually does at Madison Square Garden. And the New Yo...

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Amar'e Stoudemire's Loss Is New York Knicks' Gain

Jordan Schultz | Posted 05.03.2012

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Jordan Schultz

Whether or not Amar'e returns for Game 4 at the Garden, as he proclaimed he will on Wednesday, remains to be seen, but if the Knicks have any chance at prolonging this series, it is with him out of the lineup.

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Heat Hand Knicks 12th Straight Postseason Loss

AP | TIM REYNOLDS | Posted 05.01.2012

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MIAMI -- As the Miami Heat expected, the New York Knicks were much improved in Game 2. Better, yes - but not good enough. Dwyane Wade scored 25 ...

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Top 5 Sports Stories

Len Berman | Posted 04.30.2012

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Len Berman

When the Knicks played their last home game, some fans were chanting "Beat the heat." Talk about a pipe dream. The Knicks weren't only beaten in game one 100-67, they were thoroughly dismantled.

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NBA Playoffs 2012: Injuries to Rose and Shumpert Shake Up the East

Carl Berman | Posted 04.29.2012

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Carl Berman

It remains to be seen how James will fare should the Heat make it to the Finals, but if his regular season is any indication he may fare much differently than last season.

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High-Wattage Rivalry

AP | TIM REYNOLDS | Posted 04.28.2012

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MIAMI (AP) — LeBron James started thinking about what a playoff opener against the New York Knicks would mean a few days ago. Amare Stoudemire start...

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On the Eve of the 2012 Playoffs: The Stage Is Set for Knicks-Heat Series

Bobby Elliott | Posted 04.27.2012

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Bobby Elliott

Like last year's first round series with the Celtics, hopes are high in New York -- despite the fact that every major analyst has told us we aren't going to make it pass the first round, we believe.

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Who's Atop NBA Jersey Sales

AP | Posted 04.26.2012

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NEW YORK (AP) — Move over, Kobe and LeBron: Only Derrick Rose could top Linsanity when it came to jersey sales over the past year. Th...

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Melo Leads Knicks Past Hawks

AP | Posted 04.22.2012

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ATLANTA -- Carmelo Anthony scored 39 points, and the New York Knicks outlasted the Atlanta Hawks 113-112 on Sunday in a game between two playoff-bound...

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Melo Leads Knicks Over Nets

AP | BRIAN MAHONEY | Posted 04.18.2012

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NEWARK, N.J. -- Carmelo Anthony scored 21 of his 33 points in the first quarter, and the New York Knicks beat the Nets 104-95 on Wednesday night in th...

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Melo's Triple-Double Leads Knicks Past Celtics

AP | BRIAN MAHONEY | Posted 04.18.2012

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NEW YORK -- Carmelo Anthony had 35 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists for his second career triple-double, and the New York Knicks made 19 3-pointers ...

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LaLa And Anna, B-Ball Buddies

Huffington Post | Julee Wilson | Posted 04.17.2012

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LaLa Anthony and Anna Wintour were spotted together at the Knicks game this week. And while the two might seem like an unlikely pair, they have more i...

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Heat Snap Knicks' Home Winning Streak

AP | BRIAN MAHONEY | Posted 04.15.2012

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NEW YORK — The Miami Heat finally came to Madison Square Garden, a sea of orange surrounding them in what looked like a playoff game. Maybe tha...

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Knicks Humiliate Wizards

AP | BRIAN MAHONEY | Posted 04.13.2012

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NEW YORK -- Baron Davis scored a season-high 18 points on his 33rd birthday, JR Smith had 23, and the New York Knicks surged into a tie for seventh pl...

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The Closers: Who Is The Most 'Clutch' Player In The NBA?

The Huffington Post | Chris Greenberg | Posted 04.09.2012

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Despite all their talent, the Boston Red Sox opened the Major League Baseball season with three straight losses because they can't close games. Well, ...

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Clutch Carmelo Leads Knicks Past Bulls In OT

AP | BRIAN MAHONEY | Posted 04.09.2012

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NEW YORK -- Carmelo Anthony called it a statement game, and the message should be clear for the Chicago Bulls. If they do meet in the playoffs, the B...

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Knicks Defeat Reeling Magic

AP | KYLE HIGHTOWER | Posted 04.05.2012

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ORLANDO, Fla. -- The New York Knicks seemed to be the NBA's resident team-in-turmoil last month, stumbling through coaching issues and their second pr...

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Mega Millions Jackpot: From Per Se Dinners To Mayorships, What Could New York Buy?

The Huffington Post | Inae Oh | Posted 03.30.2012

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As the Mega Millions jackpot rose from $500 million to an unbelievable $640 million Friday, we pondered over what New Yorkers would do if they scored ...

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