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Novak expects to be back for Knicks tonight

Knicks Blog | New York PostSteve Novak, the Knicks' 3-point shooting ace off the bench, said he thinks he’ll be ready Tuesday night for Game 2 vs. the Pacers. Coach Mike Woodson called him “a game-time decision.’’ Novak missed the second half of Game 5, sat out Game 6 of the first round vs. Boston and was out Sunday for Game 1 of their second-round series vs. Indiana. "Yeah, I think so,’’ Novak said, “if we can get it loose and warmed up. It's definitely not 100 percent right now. But most guys aren't.'' Novak reiterated he wrenched his back during halftime warmups of Game 5 and hasn't played since. Novak said he stil...

New York Knicks May 7, 2013

Steve Novak frustrated with not playing - Steve Novak (F) New York Knicks

Rotoworld — Steve Novak admitted to being frustrated by not receiving playing time in the second round.

May 7, 2013

Novak ruled inactive for Game 1

CBSSports.com Fantasy — As expected, Knicks forward Steve Novak was ruled out for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Pacers due to a back spasms. Novak, who was also held out of New York's series' clinching win over the Celtics with his injury, remains listed as day to day, according to the team's official website.

May 5, 2013

Novak out for Game 1

CBSSports.com Fantasy — The Knicks have already announced that forward Steve Novak will not play Sunday, in Game 1 of the team's Eastern Conference Semifinals series against the Pacers. Novak also missed the final game of the team's series against the Celtics due to back spasms. His status moving past Game 1 is not known.

May 4, 2013

Novak misses series finale

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Knicks forward Steve Novak was forced to sit out Friday's Game 6 against the Celtics, due to lingering issues with back spasms. He suffered the injury during Game 5. The Knicks won the game and are moving on to the Easter Conference Semifinals, where they will open play Sunday against the Pacers. His status for that series is not yet known.

May 4, 2013

Novak, Amare will both sit for Game 1

New York Post — Boston – As the Knicks move on to the second round tomorrow, it will be without Steve Novak and Amar’e Stoudemire.Novak is out indefinitely with back spasms as he missed last night’s series clincher after sitting out the second half of Game 5. Mike Woodson wasn’t even...

New York Knicks May 3, 2013

Knicks rookie Copeland: Shoulder not 100 percent but I’m ready

Knicks Blog | New York Post — BOSTON – Rookie Chris Copeland says his left shoulder isn’t “100 percent’’ but is aching to help the Knicks moribund offense tonight in pivotal Game 6 at TD Garden. Mike Woodson confirmed Copeland is in line to play tonight with Steve Novak out with back spasms. Copeland started Game `1 but, as Woodson noted, “looked nervous.’’ “It’s still not 100 percent, but doctors told me it will be a few weeks before that,’’ Copeland told The Post at Suffolk University at the morning shootaround today. “But I’ll be fine. I’m ready to play. I want to play.’’ Copeland played just 12:48 in Game 1, starting...

New York Knicks May 3, 2013

Coach's report: Novak out; Cope time?

Knicks Blog | ESPN New York — BOSTON -- Steve Novak (back spasms) won't play in Game 6, and Mike Woodson said he doesn't know when the sharpshooter will return. Novak wasn't present at the team's shootaround Friday. He was receiving treatment at the team hotel. "I just think [his back] went out, locked up on him [in Game 5]," Woodson said. "He couldn't come back after the halftime, so we've got to move on." Next in line would be Chris Copeland, who hasn't played in the past two games.

New York Knicks May 3, 2013

With Knicks' Novak likely out, Copeland to get shot

New York Post — BOSTON — It may be Chris Copeland Time again. Mike Woodson said 3-point specialist Steve Novak likely won’t play tonight in Game 6 after suffering back spasms that kept him out of the second half of Wednesday’s Game 5 loss to the Celtics. That means the Knicks rookie could...

New York Knicks May 3, 2013

Novak Doubtful For Tonight

Knicks Knacks | Journal News — Bad news: Steve Novak’s back is acting up, and he’s doubtful for Game 6. Good news: Chris Copeland is around, and gives the Knicks comparable three-point shooting, greater ability to score near the basket, and superior rebounding.The post Novak Doubtful For Tonight appeared first on The LoHud Knicks Blog.

New York Knicks May 3, 2013

Novak doubtful for Game 6

CBSSports.com Fantasy — The Knicks report Friday that forward Steve Novak is doubtful for Game 6 at Boston. Novak is dealing with back spasms.

May 3, 2013

Novak has back spasms

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Newsday reports that Knicks forward Steve Novak is dealing with back spasms. Coach Mike Woodson said he's doubtful for Game 6 at Boston.

May 2, 2013

Steve Novak is questionable for Game 6.

Posting and Toasting — I'm working on rooting the remaining post-game thoughts out of my head in a separate post, but for now, here's some injury news: Steve Novak, who sat Game 5's second half with back spasms, is questionable for Game 6. Novak's injury hardly matters in the scheme of things, since his presence has hardly registered thus far. He's been getting minutes, though, so I wonder how his absence (and I expect him to be absent. Steve Novak has nothing to offer if his back's messed up) might affect the rotation. I see two options if Novak can't go: 1. Shorten the rotation to absorb his minutes. Play ...

New York Knicks May 2, 2013

Knicks chat recap

Knicks Blog | ESPN New York — Earlier on Friday, I chatted online with fans about the Knicks. The topics included a preview of the rest of the first-round series, the roles of Chris Copeland and Steve Novak, a potential matchup with the Heat, J.R. Smith's future, and much more. Click here for the full transcript. You can follow Jared Zwerling on Twitter.

New York Knicks April 26, 2013

Opening Tip: Who deserves more minutes?

Knicks Blog | ESPN New York — Every weekday throughout the season, ESPNNewYork.com will tackle a burning question about the Knicks in our "Opening Tip" segment. Today's Burning Question: Who deserves more playoff minutes: Steve Novak or Chris Copeland? Mike Woodson has plenty of tough decisions to make as the Knicks approach the postseason. One has to do with two scorers on his bench. Woodson has to figure out who deserves more postseason minutes: Copeland or Novak? Copeland's made an awfully strong case in the final weeks of the season that he deserves to see the floor in the playoffs.

New York Knicks April 18, 2013

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Steve Novak Photos

  • New York Knicks' Iman Shumpert, third from right, celebrates a 3-pointer from the bench in the second half of Game 2 of their NBA basketball playoff series in the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden in New York, Tuesday, May 7, 2013. Knicks' Steve Novak, Kenyon Martin and Chris Copeland also celebrate the shot. The Knicks won 105-79 The Associated Press
    New York Knicks' Iman Shumpert, third from right, celebrates a 3-pointer from the bench in the second half of Game 2 of their NBA basketball playoff series in the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden in New York, Tuesday, May 7, 2013. Knicks' Steve Novak, Kenyon Martin and Chris Copeland also celebrate the shot. The Knicks won 105-79. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
  • Steve Novak is questionable for Game 6.
    I'm working on rooting the remaining post-game thoughts out of my head in a separate post, but for now, here's some injury news: Steve Novak, who sat Game 5's second half with back spasms, is questionable for Game 6. Novak's injury hardly matters in the scheme of things, since his presence has hardly registered thus far. He's been getting minutes, though, so I wonder how his absence (and I expect him to be absent. Steve Novak has nothing to offer if his back's messed up) might affect the rotation. I see two options if Novak can't go: 1. Shorten the rotation to absorb his minutes. Play ...
  • Boston Celtics center Kevin Garnett, second from left, pulls down an offensive rebound against New York Knicks forward Quentin Richardson (55), forward Kenyon Martin (3) and forward Steve Novak (16) during the first half in Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series in Boston, Sunday, April 28, 2013. The Associated Press
    Boston Celtics center Kevin Garnett, second from left, pulls down an offensive rebound against New York Knicks forward Quentin Richardson (55), forward Kenyon Martin (3) and forward Steve Novak (16) during the first half in Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series in Boston, Sunday, April 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
  • Charlotte Bobcats' Gerald Henderson (9) is fouled by New York Knicks' Steve Novak (16) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, April 15, 2013. The Bobcats 106-95 The Associated Press
    Charlotte Bobcats' Gerald Henderson (9) is fouled by New York Knicks' Steve Novak (16) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, April 15, 2013. The Bobcats 106-95. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
  • Knicks 90, Pacers 80: Second seed!
    There it is! The second seed is locked up and the meaningful part of the regular season has ended. I am very tired and will leave much of the stuff (Holy shit, I initially typed "stough". I am VERY tired.) floating out there until tomorrow, but first: Many thanks to everyone who came to the meet-up today. We had a great game to watch. To begin with, Steve Novak hit a couple threes, which caused the whole bar-- regular ol' disinterested patrons included-- to erupt at the prospect of $3 drinks. Every single possession he was on the floor was incredibly tense and exciting. Besides Novak's...
  • Cleveland Cavaliers' Kyrie, bottom, Irving shoots inside New York Knicks' Steve Novak in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game on Friday, April 12, 2013, in Cleveland The Associated Press
    Cleveland Cavaliers' Kyrie, bottom, Irving shoots inside New York Knicks' Steve Novak in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game on Friday, April 12, 2013, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
  • New York Knicks head coach Mike Woodson, left, Steve Novak, background, Pablo Prigioni, right, and J.R. Smith watch as Kenyon Martin grimaces after injuring himself during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, April 9, 2013, at Madison Square Garden in New York. The Knicks won 120-99 The Associated Press
    New York Knicks head coach Mike Woodson, left, Steve Novak, background, Pablo Prigioni, right, and J.R. Smith watch as Kenyon Martin grimaces after injuring himself during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, April 9, 2013, at Madison Square Garden in New York. The Knicks won 120-99. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
  • New York Knicks' Steve Novak reacts after hitting a 3-pointer during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics at Madison Square Garden, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in New York. The Knicks won 108-89 The Associated Press
    New York Knicks' Steve Novak reacts after hitting a 3-pointer during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics at Madison Square Garden, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in New York. The Knicks won 108-89. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)