Amar'e Stoudemire's Status For Game 4 Unknown Due To Lacerated Hand

Amar'e Stoudemire Injury: Knicks Power Forward Will Start Game 4 Against Heat

Amar'e Stoudemire will start Game 4 against the Miami Heat, according to New York Knicks head coach Mike Woodson, who spoke with the media at Madison Square Garden shortly before the game. After going through a full practice on Saturday afternoon, the Knicks announced Stoudemire would likely be a game-time decision. That decision is in, and he will apparently be on the floor for tip as New York tries to stave off elimination against the Heat. Via Frank Isola:

Mike Woodson says Amar'e Stoudemire will start

— Frank Isola (@FisolaNYDN) May 6, 2012

Stoudemire is recovering from a nasty, self-inflicted gash across his left hand after punching through the glass of a fire extinguisher at AmericanAirlines Arena after Game 2. It was initially believed he was done for the series but, after sitting out just one game, he's back and will try to stop a 13-game postseason losing streak for New York.

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Amar'e Stoudemire Injury Update: Knicks' Forward Says He's Doubtful For Sunday's Game 4

Amar'e Stoudemire said Friday that he is still doubtful for Game 4 of the New York Knicks' first round series of the 2012 NBA Playoffs against the Miami Heat on Sunday night. Stoudemire contradicted a statement earlier in the day from head coach Mike Woodson, who indicated that the forward would likely be available after missing Game 3 with a hand laceration suffered when he punched the glass casing around a fire extinguisher after Monday's loss.

Stoudemire gave more details about the injury Friday, saying that the cut came within a "millimeter" of severing a nerve. The cut could have done permanent damage to the hand, and Stoudemire said he is "blessed" that it didn't. He also addressed the criticism he has taken in the media lately for his aggressive outburst after the Game 2 loss.

"Everybody's going to have their own opinion," Stoudemire said. "That's freedom of speech so I can't get upset with the amendment. My job is to stay focused on the task at hand. My teammates understand the situation. Most athletes around the world understand what happens. It happens every day in sports.

"But again, my family stuck with me, my friends and teammates stuck with me so hopefully I'll be ready for Sunday."

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Amar'e Stoudemire Injury Update: Knicks' Forward Expected To Play In Sunday's Game 4

Despite suffering a hand injury punching a fire extinguisher earlier in the New York Knicks' first-round NBA Playoffs series against the Miami Heat, Amar'e Stoudemire expects to play in Sunday's Game 4. Coach Mike Woodson said Friday that he thinks Stoudemire will be ready to go by Sunday, and Stoudemire said he doesn't want his season to end sitting on the sidelines.

Stoudemire suffered a left hand laceration punching a American Airlines Arena fire extinguisher after the Knicks' 104-94 loss in Game 2. His hand was bloodied after he punched the glass, and paramedics were called to the scene. Stoudemire then had minor hand surgery to repair the wound and sat out Thursday's Game 3. At the time, it looked like his return for the rest of the series was doubtful, but it appears he may try to play through the pain.

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Amar'e Stoudemire Injury: Knicks Forward Says 'Great Chance' He'll Play In Game 4 Vs. Heat Sunday

Amar'e Stoudemire made national headlines on Monday night when he punched a fire extinguisher housing immediately after leaving the court following the New York Knicks' Game 2 loss against the Miami Heat in the opening round of the 2012 NBA Playoffs.

Stoudemire required immediate medical attention for a laceration on his hand and the injury was serious enough to warrant surgery on Tuesday. All indications were that Stoudemire would be out for the remainder of the series. Stoudemire, however, is remaining optimistic.

Al Iannazzone of New York Newsday reported on Wednesday that Stoudemire thinks there is a "great chance" that he will be able to play in Game 4 on Sunday, which will be at Madison Square Garden.

Stoudemire was already playing through a back injury in the playoff series, so it wouldn't be too surprising if he intends to push through and return for what may very well be the final game in the series. Either way, he will definitely be out of action for Game 3.

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Amar'e Stoudemire Injury Update: Knicks Star's Hand Was In Bad Shape On Monday

More details have emerged about just what happened in Miami on Monday night when New York Knicks star Amar'e Stoudemire punched a fire extinguisher following his team's 104-94 loss to the Miami Heat. A report by ESPN's Chris Broussard suggests that Stoudemire may be lucky the injury wasn't more serious. Here are the gory details.

"Half of his hand was just hanging off. It was really bad. Blood was just squirting out. That's why they had the paramedics come in, because they thought he might have punctured an artery because of how much blood was coming out."

Stoudemire had surgery on Tuesday to fix a "small muscle" in his hand, and he is expected to miss the rest of the series. The good news is that it appears he should make a full recovery following the surgery. It could have been much worse.

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Amar'e Stoudemire Injury Update: No Ligament Or Tendon Damage In Hand, Still Likely Out For Series

The New York Knicks received somewhat good news on Amar'e Stoudemire's injured hand on Tuesday. Despite punching the glass that protected a fire extinguisher following the Knicks' Game 2 loss to the Miami Heat on Monday, Stoudemire has no ligament or tendon damage in his left hand, according to Frank Isola of the New York Daily News.

Despite the news, it remains unlikely that Stoudemire will return for the rest of the series, according to Howard Beck of the New York Times.

Paramedics had to be summoned to the scene in Miami on Monday after Stoudemire punched the fire extinguisher in frustration following New York's 104-94 loss. His hand was wrapped up and his arm was placed in a sling.

The Knicks trail the Heat, 2-0, in the series. Game 3 is scheduled for Thursday night at Madison Square Garden.

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Amar'e Stoudemire Injury Status: Knicks' Forward Doubtful To Return For Series Vs. Heat, According To Report

Amar'e Stoudemire will not play in Game 3, and is doubtful to return to the New York Knicks' opening series of the 2012 NBA Playoffs against the Miami Heat, according to a report by Al Iannazzone of New York Newsday. Stoudemire lacerated his left hand punching a fire extinguisher in the Knicks' locker room following their 104-94 loss Monday night.

Amare is seeing a hand specialist right now. He won't play in Game 3 and a return this series is doubtful.

— Al Iannazzone (@Al_Iannazzone) May 1, 2012

The news doesn't come as much of a shock, considering what was being reported after the incident. Stoudemire was seen leaving American Airlines Arena with his arm in a sling and his hand heavily bandaged. The forward refused to speak to media afterwards, but took to Twitter early Tuesday morning to apologize to fans.

The Knicks are looking to snap a 12-game playoff losing streak extending back to the 2000-01 season. Game 3 will tip off Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. ET at Madison Square Garden.

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Amar'e Stoudemire Injury: Knicks Forward Not Expected To Play In Game 3 After Punching Fire Extinguisher

New York Knicks forward Amar'e Stoudemire is, unsurprisingly, not expected to play in Game 3 of the team's first-round playoff series against the Miami Heat, according to Frank Isola of the New York Daily News. This news comes after Stoudemire lacerated his hand punching a fire extinguisher in frustration following the team's Game 2 loss on Monday,

Stoudemire's status for the rest of the series remains up in the air. Isola reports that Stoudemire will see a specialist on Tuesday to determine if there is any ligament damage. Meanwhile, an ESPN New York report suggests there is a "possibility" Stoudemire will not play the rest of the series.

The Knicks trail 2-0 after Monday's 104-94 loss in Game 2. Game 3 is currently scheduled for Thursday at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks are looking to snap a 12-game playoff losing streak that dates all the way back to 2001.

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Amar'e Stoudemire Vs. A Fire Extinguisher, And The Knicks' Blessing In Disguise

The Knicks lost their 12th straight playoff game and went down 2-0 to the Miami Heat, and afterward there was an Amar'e Stoudemire injury involving a fire extinguisher. But there's good news, too.

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Amar'e Stoudemire Apologizes To Fans, Knicks For Injury

Amar'e Stoudemire left AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami with his hand bandaged and his arm in a sling on Monday night, the result of losing a fight with the glass enclosure of a fire extinguisher soon after after the Knicks dropped to 0-2 in their first-round series against the Heat. His status for Game 3 on Thursday is still undecided, but it's quite possible that he's already played his last game of the season.

Stoudemire didn't speak with reporters before leaving on Monday, but he took to Twitter early Tuesday morning to apologize:

I am so mad at myself right now, I want to apologize to the fans and my team, not proud of my actions, headed home for a new start

— Amar'e Stoudemire (@Amareisreal) May 1, 2012

We all have done thing out of anger that we regret.That makes us human. Bad timing on my part. Sorry guys. This to shall pass.

— Amar'e Stoudemire (@Amareisreal) May 1, 2012

The Knicks previously lost rookie point guard Iman Shumpert to a torn ACL in Game 1, as Tyson Chandler lamented to reporters after Game 2. From the New York Post:

"We just know that he has a laceration and he’s probably going to be out," Chandler said. "I don’t know how bad it is. Amar’e is a huge piece to this team. Without him, it’ll make it more difficult. We already lost one player in the starting lineup [in Shumpert]. That’s two players out of the starting lineup. It makes it tougher.

"Your emotions run high. In a split second, a decision can alter things. You can’t fault anybody. We’ve got to deal with the repercussions."

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New York Post Keeps It Low-Key, Calls Amar'e Stoudemire A 'Bloody Idiot'

The Fire Extinguisher Amar'e Stoudemire Punched Already Has A Twitter Account

That didn't take long.

Come at me, bro @amareisreal

— Fire Extinguisher (@AAAExtinguisher) May 1, 2012

Amar'e Stoudemire Injury: Knicks Star's Hand Is Taped And In A Sling, Season May Be Over

The New York Knicks suffered another loss and Amar'e Stoudemire injured his hand immediately after leaving the floor following the game.

Ken Berger of CBS Sports reports that Stoudemire punched the glass containing a fire extinguisher "seconds" after leaving the floor after the game, lacerating his hand and necessitating stitches. ESPN's Brian Windhorts tweeted a picture of a fire extinguisher similar to what Stoudemire punched:

This is what fire extinguisher that Amar'e punchrd looked like. Damaged one has already been removed. twitter.com/WindhorstESPN/…

— Brian Windhorst (@WindhorstESPN) May 1, 2012

Stoudemire eventually left the locker room with his arm in a sling and his hand taped. From TNT's broadcast:

Frank Isola of the New York Daily News tweeted, "Can't imagine he plays again."

This is an unfortunate postscript to a rebound season for the Knicks and for Stoudemire in particular, who came into the postseason playing through a back injury. It's possible that his 2011-12 season is finally finished for good, in fairly embarrassing fashion.

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Our Favorite Jokes About Amar'e Stoudemire Punching A Fire Extinguisher

The fine folks who populate Twitter are trying really, really, really hard to make jokes about Amar'e Stoudemire punching the glass that protected a fire extinguisher in the Knicks' locker room following their 104-94 loss to the Miami Heat on Monday. Most of them revolve around Stoudemire finally "crashing the glass," and that's lame. Several others are funnier. Here are our two favorites.

Carmelo taking care of the snitches. RT @SpearsNBAYahoo: Knicks guard JR Smith said he believes Amare received stitches on the injured hand.

— Taco Trey Kerby (@treykerby) May 1, 2012

"SEASON: EXTINGUISHED" - New York Post headline tomorrow, probably.

— Sean Highkin (@shighkinNBA) May 1, 2012

Somewhere, a New York Post headline writer is reading that last tweet and coming up with something even better.

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Amar'e Stoudemire Punched Glass Enclosing Fire Extinguisher In Knicks' Locker Room, According To Report

More information is coming out about a locker-room incident that caused New York Knicks forward Amar'e Stoudemire to suffered a lacerated left hand. Multiple reports now suggest that Stoudemire suffered the injury because he punched a fire extinguisher.

Knicks forward Amar'e Stoudemire punched the glass area that enclosed a fire extinguisher, a source tells @YahooSports.

— Marc J. Spears (@SpearsNBAYahoo) May 1, 2012

It remains unclear if Stoudemire will miss any time with the injury, but paramedics were called to the scene, so it certainly doesn't look good. Stoudemire, along with the rest of the Knicks, were frustrated after dropping Game 2 in their first-round series against the Miami Heat. The 104-94 loss puts New York in a 2-0 hole with Game 3 scheduled to take place at Madison Square Garden on Thursday.

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Amar'e Stoudemire Injury: Knicks' Forward Cuts Hand Punching Fire Extinguisher In Locker Room, According To Reports

Things have apparently gone from bad to worse for the New York Knicks. There was apparently a lot of commotion in the locker room following the team's 104-94 loss to the Miami Heat in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series, and the reason is because Amar'e Stoudemire reportedly hurt his hand punching a fire extinguisher in frustration. Via Marc Spears of Yahoo! Sports.

Knicks forward Amar'e Stoudemire cut his hand after punching hard surface in lockeroom, sources tell @YahooSports.

— Marc J. Spears (@SpearsNBAYahoo) May 1, 2012

The Knicks are saying that Stoudemire has a "laceration" on his left hand, and paramedics were called to the scene.

Stoudemire has struggled mightily since returning from a back injury, scoring just nine points in Game 2 and struggling on defense.

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