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In the Syracuse Post-Standard, Boeheim ripped Tyson Chandler, whom he coached on the U.S. Olympic Team, point guards Raymond Felton and Pablo Prigioni and even coach Mike Woodson in trying to defend Anthony’s honor. When asked if Anthony can lead the Knicks as constructed to an NBA title, Boeheim told the paper: “Not on that team. He did what he can do. He played very well the final game. Everybody’s killing him but Tyson Chandler just didn’t try to catch the ball. He threw him the ball and Tyson Chandler went like this” and the paper said Boeheim dodged in his chair. New York Post

New York Knicks, Carmelo Anthony, Tyson Chandler, Jim Boeheim 

“What was the difference in the series?,’’ Boeheim said. “Raymond Felton was 0-for-7. Lance Stephenson had [25] points. They’re going to blame it on Carmelo? I told him when he went to New York, ‘They’re going to blame it on you.’ “They have no chance to win,’’ Boeheim continued, according to the Syracuse daily. “Pablo Prigioni has never scored against [Team USA]. We played Argentina six or seven times in different events. He hasn’t scored against us. You have to have players to win in the NBA.” New York Post

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“[Tyson] was wide open,’’ Boeheim added. “He should have been looking for the ball right here. Kenyon Martin should have been looking for the ball. They both went like this [Boeheim dodged again]. Carmelo gets turnovers and the announcers aren’t smart enough to even think, ‘Well, the guy should try to catch the ball.’ “Tyson Chandler claims he never gets the ball,’’ Boeheim continued.” He doesn’t try to get the ball. He had two points and Hibbert had [21].’’ New York Post

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Tyson Chandler said he had no clue what his buddy Jason Kidd will do regarding coming back next season. Kidd’s flameout in the playoffs could push him into retirement despite having two years and $6.2 million left on his Knicks pact. New York Post

New York Knicks, Jason Kidd, Tyson Chandler 

“I don’t know,’’ said Chandler, his teammate in Dallas. “I don’t know where his mind is now. I think he’ll do his thing as far as allowing his mind to think and settle in. Right now everything is so emotional, fresh off this series. It’s hard to get that out of your mind. I think he’ll take some time with his family.’’ New York Post

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Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim maintains little hope that former Syracuse star Carmelo Anthony can win an NBA title with the New York Knicks. "Not on that team," Boeheim said. "He did what he can do. He played very well the final game. Everybody's killing him but Tyson Chandler just didn't try to catch the ball. He threw him the ball and Tyson Chandler went like this (Boeheim dodged in a chair in his office in the Carmelo K. Anthony Center). He was wide open. He should have been looking for the ball right here. Kenyon Martin should have been looking for the ball. They both went like this (Boeheim dodged again). Carmelo gets turnovers and the announcers aren't smart enough to even think, 'Well, the guy should try to catch the ball.' " The Post-Standard

New York Knicks, Carmelo Anthony, Tyson Chandler, Jim Boeheim 

Frank Isola: Tyson Chandler on whether he let down the team vs Indiana: "No, you can't let the team down if you gave them 100 percent." Twitter @FisolaNYDN

New York Knicks, Tyson Chandler 

Jonah Ballow: "Right now we are a jump shooting team. I would like us to be a more free flowing offense" @Tyson Chandler #Knicks Twitter @jonahballow

New York Knicks, Tyson Chandler 

Moreover, the window on this alleged title drive could close after next season. Anthony can opt out of his five-year deal next summer and probably will if the Knicks are second-round losers again. Amar’e Stoudemire will finally be a trade candidate next summer in 2014 because he will have an expiring contract. Tyson Chandler may have to be traded then, too, if the Knicks blow it up. New York Post

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Chris Herring: Chandler has his wrist taped up. But says he feels "great." Probably somewhat sarcastically. Twitter @HerringWSJ

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Ian Begley: Asked about Raymond Felton (ankle) and Tyson Chandler (back), "Everybody's fine. We here getting treatment and getting ready to go." #Knicks Twitter

New York Knicks, Raymond Felton, Tyson Chandler, Injuries 

Knicks center Tyson Chandler emphatically said his critical comments after Saturday night’s game and after Sunday’s practice were not directed at Carmelo Anthony. “I pulled Melo to the side. I’m a man of my words,’’ Chandler said. “None of the words were directed at him. I didn’t want him to take it like, that. I would never want to cause a problem with any of my teammates in the locker room. I wanted him to understand the comments were directed at the team. Most of the time I’m speaking about myself first. I didn’t want to add any extra pressure to his game.’’ New York Post

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Carmelo Anthony was perplexed by negative comments made the past two days by center Tyson Chandler. “I don’t want to go back and forth with that,” Anthony said. “I don’t know exactly what he’s talking about. But if he feels that way, we’re about to get together right now amongst ourselves and figure that out and get his take and perspective on that comment. We’ll handle that internally and figure it out among ourselves.” New York Post

New York Knicks, Carmelo Anthony, Tyson Chandler 

After ripping the team Saturday for not helping out in guarding Pacers center Roy Hibbert, Chandler said Sunday: “Honestly, I think we’re doing it to ourselves. I watched the tape myself and there’s open looks. We have to be willing passers. You have to sacrifice yourself sometimes for the betterment of the team, for the betterment of your teammates. When you drive in the paint and you draw, you kick it. I think we need to do a better job of allowing the game to dictate who takes the shots and not the individuals.” Then he added, “I’m not saying that anybody’s doing it maliciously. I think it’s more so you get in a situation where you want to take over the game or you want to make a big shot, where you have to just stick to the game plan. Good teams win basketball games, unless you’re a great, great, great, great individual. We only have a few of those come through.” New York Post

New York Knicks, Carmelo Anthony, Tyson Chandler, JR Smith 

Anthony disputes that he is not moving the ball properly or being a ballhog. “The shots I was taking, I didn’t think I forced anything,’’ Anthony said. “The shots I took, I felt I could make. I’ll continue to take those shots.” New York Post

New York Knicks, Carmelo Anthony, Tyson Chandler 

Eric Koreen: NBA 1st-team all defence: LeBron, Ibaka, Chandler + Noah (tie), Allen, Paul. 2nd team: Duncan, George, M. Gasol, Bradley, Conley. Twitter @ekoreen

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Carmelo Anthony says he intends to speak to Tyson Chandler on Monday concerning critical comments Chandler made about the Knicks being too selfish in Game 3. Chandler did not mention Anthony by name but he seemed to be referring to the All Star forward when he said there were moments in Game 3 when “you want to take over the game or you want to make a big shot where you (should) stick to the game plan. A good team wins basketball games. Unless you’re a great, great, great, great individual…and we only have a few of those come through.” When asked about Chandler’s comment on Monday, Anthony told reporters: “I really don’t want to go back and forth about that because I really don’t know exactly what he’s talking about. But if he feels that way…we’re about to get together right now and discuss that amongst ourselves and figure that out. Just get his take his perspective on that comment. And we’ll handle that internally and figure that out amongst ourselves. New York Daily News

New York Knicks, Carmelo Anthony, Tyson Chandler 

Chandler said the Knicks are being too selfish and individuals are trying to win games alone, and this team doesn't have players who can do that. Chandler didn't mention anyone by name, but Carmelo Anthony and J.R. Smith are the Knicks' volume shooters. "I watched the tape myself and there's open looks," Chandler said after practice Sunday. "We have to be willing passers. You have to sacrifice yourself sometimes for the betterment of the team, for the betterment of your teammates. So when you drive in the paint, you draw, you kick it. We need to do a better job of allowing the game to dictate who takes the shots and not the individuals. "I'm not saying that anybody is doing it maliciously. I think it's moreso a situation, you want to take over the game or you want to make a big shot, where you have to just stick to the game plan. Good teams win basketball games. Unless you're a great, great, great individual, and we've only had a few of those come through." Newsday

New York Knicks, Carmelo Anthony, Tyson Chandler, JR Smith 

“Indiana is going to grind, pound and play through their big guys,’’ center Tyson Chandler said. “It’s definitely going to be a challenge. We’ve got to be prepared physically to match their play and keep them off the glass and then run. They’re great defensively.’’ New York Post

Indiana Pacers, New York Knicks, Tyson Chandler 

Howard Beck: Tyson Chandler: "I felt 100 percent tonight. This is absolutely the best I felt the entire playoffs, coming off the neck injury." Twitter @HowardBeckNYT

New York Knicks, Tyson Chandler, Injuries