Stoudemire's Back Is Worse, Unsure For Game 4
Amare Stoudemire says his back is worse and needs to feel better if he is going to play in Game 4 of the Knicks' series against Boston.
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Amare Stoudemire says his back is worse and needs to feel better if he is going to play in Game 4 of the Knicks' series against Boston.
Paul Pierce scored 38 points, Ray Allen added 32, and Rajon Rondo had a Celtics' playoff-record 20 assists as Boston beat the New York Knicks 113-96 on Friday night to take a 3-0 in their first-round playoff series.
The Knicks believe Amar'e Stoudemire will be available for Game 3 of their playoff series, but sound less hopeful that Chauncey Billups can play.
WFAN host Gregg Sussman joined me to talk about the Knicks-Celtics series and what to expect from the Knicks in Game 3 and moving forward.
Are we all witnesses to a new, more sensitive Charles Barkley? The outspoken NBA analyst ripped Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni before Game 2 against Boston. Last night, Sir Charles made an about-face.
The Knicks need to show us that they care as much as we do, that the desolate days of Isiah Thomas are over, that Carmelo didn't just bring star power, but also firepower, that beyond the red carpet glitter is a blue-collar grit shared by the men and women who can't afford courtside seats.
As you get older, especially when you work in the media, there's a tendency to get a little spoiled, cynical and hard to please. But tonight's Knicks-Celtics showdown at MSG feels different.
Will Amar'e Stoudemire play or not? Craig says if the big guy doesn't play Friday night at MSG, he's officially soft.
The Mets finally found some offense as Jason Bay returned to the lineup, and New York beat the Astros 9-1. Jerry had all the audio, including Carmelo Anthony's comments. Craig also managed to call out Boomer after the update...
Can you feel the excitement? Tonight, playoff basketball returns to the Garden for the first time in years. There are only a few problems with that.
Spike Lee and the celebrities will pack the place. ESPN will be there to televise it. After seven long years, Madison Square Garden is finally open again for postseason basketball business.
Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni is "pretty optimistic" Amar'e Stoudemire will be available for Game 3 of their playoff series with the Celtics. He's "a little bit less optimistic" about point guard Chauncey Billups.
Allan Houston knows a little something about postseason basketball. These days Houston serves as Knicks assistant general manager, and he has a message for Amar'e Stoudemire's detractors: Lighten up.
This could very well wind up being the what-could-have-been series for Carmelo Anthony and Knicks.
Absent the previous six seasons, the Knicks have quickly been reminded about postseason pain. Amar'e Stoudemire and Chauncey Billups are both banged up. Yet the real hurt for the Knicks comes from the realization they could have won both games in Boston.
Shaquille O'Neal will miss his third straight playoff game for the Celtics with a right calf injury when they meet the Knicks at MSG on Friday night.
The Knicks are trailing the Celtics two games to none, and strangely, I couldn't be prouder of the team. Sure, there's anger about another tight loss, but all Knicks fans should appreciate something...
In the face of injuries, 18,000 ornery fans, and their own reputation as chumps, the Knicks pounded the Celtics on the boards, swatted shots, dove for loose balls, and almost won with 40 percent of their starting lineup on the shelf.
Amar'e Stoudemire tweaked his back during warm-ups, causing him to have back spasms and ultimately force him to leave the game. Craig took this as a sign of weakness, pleading with Stoudemire to "man-up".
Kenny Albert joined Boomer & Craig this morning in studio and told the guys all about his hectic schedule, growing up with Marv Albert as his father, his tendency to sleep with his eyes open and his extra-large head.
Amar'e Stoudemire expects to be ready for the Knicks' next playoff game after back spasms sidelined him for the entire second half of their 96-93 loss on Tuesday night that gave the Boston Celtics a 2-0 lead.
One thing Boomer & Craig could agree on was that Mike D'Antoni coached a good game considering the hand he was dealt. With that said, they were a little puzzled by some of his personal decisions...
The Knicks, Yankees and Mets were all in action yesterday, but Jerry Recco obviously got his update started on the hardwood.
Despite Melo's 42 point, 17 rebound, 6 assist, breathtaking performance -- Boomer called it second to none-- the Knickerbockers will be "Coming Home" trailing the Celtics 2 games to none.
Kevin Garnett sank the go-ahead basket with 14 seconds left, then stole the ball as the Boston Celtics overcame Carmelo Anthony's 42 points and beat the depleted New York Knicks 96-93 Tuesday night.
A Brooklyn grandmother went to the dentist hoping to fix her smile. Instead, her daughter says she lost her teeth, her health, and her independence.
As the Tri-State Area prepares to mark 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks, families have a last chance to permanently honor those killed that day and those who later died from 9/11-related illnesses.
Tristan Peters drew a bases-loaded walk in the 11th inning to force in automatic runner Chase Meidroth and the Chicago White Sox edged the Yankees 2-1.
The union representing Central Park carriage horse drivers says stray voltage from underground electric cables could have caused the accident that killed a teen.
Three kids entered the Passaic River Wednesday night. A little boy was later found dead, and investigators are still searching for one of the girls.
A Brooklyn grandmother went to the dentist hoping to fix her smile. Instead, her daughter says she lost her teeth, her health, and her independence.
As the Tri-State Area prepares to mark 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks, families have a last chance to permanently honor those killed that day and those who later died from 9/11-related illnesses.
The union representing Central Park carriage horse drivers says stray voltage from underground electric cables could have caused the accident that killed a teen.
People who overcame homelessness were celebrated Wednesday at a special graduation ceremony hosted by The Doe Fund — the organization that helped them do it.
A seventh person has died from Legionnaires' disease in connection with the Upper East Side cluster, New York City's health commissioner said Thursday.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
There was a tornado warning in Sussex and Warren Counties in New Jersey as more severe weather passed through our area.
Weather conditions go downhill Tuesday and Wednesday with rain and potentially strong storms on deck for the New York area.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area Tuesday after a brief reprieve.
Three kids entered the Passaic River Wednesday night. A little boy was later found dead, and investigators are still searching for one of the girls.
A CBS News Philadelphia investigation found Trenton police use-of-force incidents have increased in 2026 despite the department earning state accreditation.
One child was found dead Wednesday night after going missing in the Passaic River in New Jersey, officials say.
A utility pole came toppling down and dragged power lines down with it, sparking a fire that spread to several cars on Wednesday morning.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
As the Tri-State Area prepares to mark 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks, families have a last chance to permanently honor those killed that day and those who later died from 9/11-related illnesses.
Nassau lawmakers have unanimously approved a new program aimed at supporting neurodivergent drivers if they're pulled over by police. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A school music teacher allegedly raped and strangled his sister-in-law in a "planned, twisted attack" last month on Long Island, prosecutors said. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A school music teacher allegedly raped and strangled his sister-in-law in a "planned, twisted attack" last month on Long Island, prosecutors said Wednesday.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
A Brooklyn grandmother went to the dentist hoping to fix her smile. Instead, her daughter says she lost her teeth, her health, and her independence.
Republican New York gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman is deploying a campaign strategy that echoes the national GOP playbook — attack Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
Letters have been sent to thousands of New York City homeowners, stating they may have to pay the new controversial pied-à-terre tax. But some residents say they shouldn't be on that list.
Family members who lost loved ones on 9/11 have started an online petition calling for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani not to attend the 25th 9/11 remembrance ceremony.
A seventh person has died from Legionnaires' disease in connection with the Upper East Side cluster, New York City's health commissioner said Thursday.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
For the third day in a row, the NYC Health Department has announced a death in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
Tristan Peters drew a bases-loaded walk in the 11th inning to force in automatic runner Chase Meidroth and the Chicago White Sox edged the Yankees 2-1.
The White Sox stayed 1 1/2 games ahead of Cleveland in the AL Central.
The Atlanta Braves beat the Mets 1-0 on Wednesday to split a day/night doubleheader.
Carson Benge hit a tie-breaking RBI double in the seventh inning Wednesday, lifting the Mets to a 3-2 victory over the Braves.
The New York Yankees beat the Chicago White Sox on Monday night in the opener of a four-game series between playoff contenders.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Heavy rain is complicating efforts to recover a teenage boy from the West River in New Haven. Strong currents and an increased flow have made the job even more difficult. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
The union representing Central Park carriage horse drivers says stray voltage from underground electric cables could have caused the accident that killed a teenager last month. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
The medical examiner ruled the teenager died by homicide, noting he was malnourished and dehydrated. CBS News New York's Alice gainer reports.
As we approach 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks, families have a chance to permanently honor their loved ones who died. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports from Westbury.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett is tracking rain chances during the latter half of the weekend into Monday.
