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Mike Woodson’s patience is running thin with J.R. Smith. For the first time, the Knicks coach said he will have a quicker hook with Smith going forward if his shooting woes continue. Smith’s jump shot is in the sewer ever since returning from a one-game suspension for elbowing the Celtics' Jason Terry in Game 3 of the first-round series. New York Post

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“I’m not going to kick him to the curb,’’ Woodson said on his ESPN Radio Show on Wednesday. “He’s a big part of what we’ve done this season. ‘’ However, Woodson added, “I’ll gauge J.R. as we go along. If I feel he’s not giving me anything, I can always turn to other guys on that bench. I feel good about the guys that come in off the bench. If he’s struggling and I feel the need, I got to pull him. I will do that as head coach. ‘’ New York Post

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J.R. Smith blew off the media yesterday after practice, but has told fans directly his disastrous 4-of-15 outing in Sunday’s Game 1 is unrelated to a perception he partied at the 40/40 Club on 25th Street and Broadway Saturday night. Game 1’s start time was 3:30 p.m., with the players expected to show up at the arena before 2 p.m. Past midnight Saturday, the official Twitter account of the 40/40 club announced Smith was in the saloon watching the Floyd Mayweather fight, which ended close to 1 a.m. A 40/40 Club publicist confirmed the tweet was genuine. The tweet didn’t mention whether he was drinking or how late he stayed at the sports bar/nightclub. New York Post

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In response, Smith tweeted to those who were worried that his poor game was related to his 40/40 Club appearance: “First an formost I wasn’t clubbing before the game so y’all can kill that. Don’t try an find reasons when I miss shots! #Ho.’’ New York Post

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JR Smith: First an for most I wasn't clubbing before the game so y'all can kill that. Don't try an find reasons when I miss shots! #HopOff Twitter

New York Knicks, JR Smith 

"This game has shown the immaturity of the Knicks team . the inexperience, maybe, in this situation. The playoffs are always a process and you have to learn as you go. They have learned something here," TNT analyst Steve Kerr said, according to a transcript of the broadcast. "You have to approach things in the playoffs in a very professional manner. You had the elbow from J.R. Smith that led to the suspension; a lot of trash talking the last couple of days; the shenanigans with wearing black. This is about executing and playing as a team and playing hard, and this is part of the process." Minneapolis Star-Tribune

New York Knicks, JR Smith 

J.R. Smith clearly does not take the Boston Celtics seriously. He's made that abundantly clear in his quotes after he was ejected in Game 3 for elbowing Jason Terry. He said if he hadn't been suspended, he would be playing golf on Tuesday and not at practice. He was also busy not saying Terry's name in interviews, kind of disregarding his existence. Smith has also made that clear with some of his recent behavior off the court. Via WhatsPoppin, here are some photos of Smith out on Monday night at Griffin NYC: CHARGED.fm

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Dan Duggan: JR Smith on the black: "We dressed like we were going to a funeral. We ended up getting buried." Twitter @DDuggan21

New York Knicks, JR Smith 

Nate Taylor: JR Smith on his play: "I can’t have a game like this. I can’t have another one like this.” Twitter @ByNateTaylor

New York Knicks, JR Smith 

J.R. Smith said the Knicks would have swept Boston had he not been suspended for Game 4, but he helped the Celtics more than he did his own team in Game 5. Smith misfired on his first 10 shots and ended up 3-for-14. “I was extremely anxious,” Smith said. “Coming into the game a lot of fans really got hyped. I really couldn't wait to play. We got off to that great start, 11-0 run, and we just got too excited. We've just got to stay patient, stay humble and get ready for the next one.” Sulia

New York Knicks, JR Smith 

J.R. Smith was serious, but had a hard time keeping a straight face during exchanges about Jason Terry. Still, Smith, who was suspended for Game 4 after throwing an elbow at Terry, got his message across. Smith was asked what he thought about how Terry played in Game 4. “Who?” Smith said. Jason Terry. “I don’t even know who that is,” Smith replied. Are you concerned he might to try get under your skin in Game 5? “Who?” Smith said. Jason Terry: “Who’s that?" Smith said. "I don’t know who that is. I’m sorry.” Sulia

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J.R. Smith thinks the New York Knicks would have swept the Boston Celtics if he had played in Game 4 of their first- round series. "Oh yeah, it would've been over," Smith said after Tuesday's practice. "I'd have been playing golf today." ESPN.com

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Dan Duggan: Asked about Jason Terry, JR Smith first says, 'Who?' then, 'I don't even know who that is.' Twitter @DDuggan21

Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, JR Smith, Jason Terry 

JR Smith is looking for a long-term deal. His postseason performance may clinch his exit from New York as I have a player option on his contract for $ 2.9 million. The Knicks, who are well over the salary cap, would only be able to offer Smith their mini mid-level contract significant because they have no contracts coming off the books and will still be in luxury-tax territory. Boston Globe

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The incident, for which Smith was assessed a Flagrant Foul 2 and ejected, occurred with 7:06 remaining in Friday’s Game 3. The Knicks lead the series 3-0, but their chances of posting a sweep and gaining extra rest will be compromised without Smith, their second-leading scorer. The incident also calls into question whether the flaky shooting guard is going to keep his head throughout an ongoing playoff journey. Smith has been ejected three times this season, all on the road, including regular-season games at Indiana and Golden State. “I’m always in J.R.’s ear,” coach Mike Woodson said. “That one incident [Friday] night is not going to deter me on how I think about J.R. He’s had a helluva year. He’s done everything we’ve asked him to do.’’ New York Post

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The Knicks have outclassed Boston, holding them to 75 points per game on 39.5-percent shooting. “For this organization, it’s great for not only our players and ownership, it’s great for our fans,” Woodson said. “People who came out and pay their hard-earned money to watch us play, we had some tough years. They should be enjoying this.’’ Boston coach Doc Rivers fumed about the Smith elbow, saying he wished he was “still a player’’ so he could settled the score. The NBA may not have wanted Smith on the parquet today for fear of a potential rhubarb. “He’s handled it the right way,” Anthony said. “He felt bad about it. We accepted it and moved on.” New York Post

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Tyson Chandler played with Jason Terry in Dallas and loves him - as a teammate. But as an opponent, he understands why J.R. Smith blew his cool. "Jason is a crafty vet," Chandler said. "He definitely knows how to get under people's skin. That's why you've got to love him, that's why I enjoyed playing with him. This is playoff basketball. I don't think anybody's intentions is to hurt anybody out there. I think it's just two guys going after playing hard." Sulia

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Howard Beck: NBA obviously reviewing JR Smith's flagrant-2 to determine whether further punishment warranted. Might not know for several hours, though. Twitter @HowardBeckNYT

New York Knicks, JR Smith 

Fred Kerber: #Celtics Jason Terry had " no comment" on #Knicks JR Smith elbow. But will it motivate him more: "No question" Twitter @FredKerber

Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, JR Smith, Jason Terry 

With 7:06 left to go in the fourth quarter, J.R. Smith was called for a flagrant 2 foul when his right elbow caught Jason Terry square in the face. That meant an automatic ejection for Smith, and it could have repercussions for Game 4 on Sunday as the Knicks try to close the Celtics out. Terry had to be restrained by teammates. “I was trying to draw the foul,” Smith said in the locker room after the game. “He reached in one time. I thought he was gonna reach in again a second time. I was gonna try to get a quick shot off, but they made a call that the refs saw. Not really much I could do about it.” Boston Globe

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