Knicks Blog | New York Post Steve 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, 2013Rotoworld Steve Novak admitted to being frustrated by not receiving playing time in the second round.
May 7, 2013CBSSports.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, 2013CBSSports.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, 2013CBSSports.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, 2013New 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, 2013Knicks 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, 2013Knicks 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, 2013New 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, 2013Knicks 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, 2013CBSSports.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, 2013CBSSports.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
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, 2013Knicks 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, 2013Knicks 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.
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