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“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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About a week before the playoffs, Knicks point guard Raymond Felton, who had never been on a team that won a playoff series before this season, his eighth in the N.B.A., thought he needed extra time on the court. So he sent a text message to his shooting coach, Ivorie Manning. “If you have some free time, I’d like for you to come down,” he wrote. Three days later, the two of them were alone in the Knicks’ practice center about 7 p.m., shooting from several spots on the court: the free-throw line, the 3-point arc, the corner. New York Times

New York Knicks, Raymond Felton, Ivorie Manning 

Manning critiqued Felton’s technique on each shot, watching his elbow, his shoulders and his release. A former assistant for the Harlem Globetrotters, Manning is in demand as a shooting specialist. He has worked with the N.B.A. players Ty Lawson, Rajon Rondo and Jerry Stackhouse. New York Times

Rajon Rondo, Raymond Felton, Jerry Stackhouse, Ty Lawson, Ivorie Manning 

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 

Raymond Felton has been one of the Knicks' X-factors in the playoffs, averaging 15.7 points on 47 percent shooting to go with 4.4 assists and 1.4 steals per game. Nate McMillan, who coached Felton in Portland last season, told ESPNNewYork.com that the way the veteran point guard has performed this postseason is what the Trail Blazers coaching staff envisioned. "What he's doing now is what we felt he was always capable of doing for us," McMillan said. "He just didn't have that kind of year. When we brought him to Portland, what he's doing -- pushing the ball, attacking the basket, his ability to create opportunities as well as push the tempo -- we felt he could do that." ESPN.com

New York Knicks, Raymond Felton, Nate McMillan 

Denver traded Felton to Portland in June 2011. The lockout followed soon thereafter, lasting until December. When Felton finally reported to the Blazers, he was out of shape. "I think [his weight] had a direct impact on how well he played," McMillan said. "When you're not conditioned to play, then you're going to struggle, you're going to turn the ball over. If you don't have your legs, your shot is not going to fall. "He had picked up some weight, as he told me, and we were trying to work on him moving that weight during the season." ESPN.com

New York Knicks, Raymond Felton, Nate McMillan 

Ian Begley: Raymond Felton says his left ankle, which he twisted in Game 2, is "totally fine" and he's 100 percent healthy for Game 3. #Knicks Twitter

New York Knicks, Raymond Felton, Injuries 

"Raymond went out, he came in and he stepped up big time," Carmelo Anthony said. "Tonight, Pablo was spectacular on both ends of the court. He controlled the game, he controlled the ball, and on the defensive end, he pressured the ball and he got us getting up and pressuring the ball as a team." ESPN.com

New York Knicks, Carmelo Anthony, Raymond Felton, Pablo Prigioni 

Frank Isola: Raymond Felton has his left ankle taped. Doesn't appear to be to serious. Twitter @FisolaNYDN

New York Knicks, Raymond Felton, Injuries 

Nate Taylor: Raymond Felton said he should be able to play in Game 3 on Saturday. Twitter @ByNateTaylor

New York Knicks, Raymond Felton, Injuries 

Jared Zwerling: Felton on Amar'e: "He's great, he's working hard. ... If we can close this thing out & get on to 2nd round we'll be happy to have him back." Twitter @JaredZwerling

New York Knicks, Amare Stoudemire, Raymond Felton, Injuries 

After the game, Celtics guard Jordan Crawford -- who didn't play in Game 5 -- appeared to have some words with Anthony as the teams were walking off the court. The setup at Madison Square Garden is such that the teams must cross over each other on their way of the floor. Crawford said something to Anthony and was held back by Celtics forward D.J. White while Knicks point guard Raymond Felton chimed in. "Just some words," said Felton. "Nothing serious." Boston Globe

Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Carmelo Anthony, Raymond Felton, Jordan Crawford 

Evans Clinchy: Felton on the Knicks still having control of the series: "Oh, for sure. For sure. Yes." Twitter @evansclinchy

New York Knicks, Raymond Felton 

"[J.R.] will be fine, everyone will be fine," said Raymond Felton, who has proven to be the most reliable and consistent player on the Knicks' roster. "Just get this over with." ESPN.com

New York Knicks, Raymond Felton 

Sean Deveney: Ray Felton on possibly sweeping the Celtics: "We can get a lot of rest and hopefully Indiana and Atlanta can go to Game 7." Twitter @SeanDeveney

Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Raymond Felton 

While both Raymond Felton and Pablo Prigioni expressed sympathy for Oklahoma City’s Russell Westbrook, neither of the Knicks’ point guards felt his potentially season-ending knee injury was the result of a dirty play. Westbrook, the All-Star point guard for the top-seeded Thunder, suffered a torn meniscus when he collided with Houston's Patrick Beverley as Westbrook was attempting to call timeout. “He wasn't trying to hurt him,” Felton said. “It's unfortunate. He was just trying to make a play.” New York Daily News

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Chris Herring: Woodson says Felton would likely defend Pierce to start, and Shumpert on Jeff Green if Prigioni returns for Game Two. Twitter @HerringWSJ

Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Paul Pierce, Raymond Felton, Jeff Green, Iman Shumpert, Pablo Prigioni 

Coach Mike Woodson and Raymond Felton expect Pablo Prigioni to miss Game 1 of the Knicks’ first-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics on Saturday. New York Times

New York Knicks, Mike Woodson, Raymond Felton, Injuries, Pablo Prigioni 

“We’re definitely going to miss Pablo,” Felton said. “Hopefully we get him back for the second game.” New York Times

New York Knicks, Raymond Felton, Injuries, Pablo Prigioni 

Prior to Sunday’s Heat game in San Antonio, which Chalmers missed with a sore right ankle, I asked if he had seen Felton’s comments. He nodded. Did he think it was odd to read something like that?: “I don’t think I’ve got everybody’s respect. I’m still working on that. But everybody’s entitled to how they feel.” So, after a championship — and a second straight strong NBA Finals — what is it going to take? “Who knows? Who knows? I mean, people are going to say whatever. The only thing that matters to me is I’ve got my teammates’ respect, my coaches’ respect, and I know what I can do.” How did he find out about what Felton said? “I was actually on Twitter, and somebody tweeted it to me. That was the first time I’ve seen it.” Does he know Felton? “I know him pretty well.” Surprised? “I”m a little shocked about that comment.” And what about so many opponents talking about the Heat? “We didn’t start it but we’re gonna finish it.” Palm Beach Post

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