Knicks star punches fire extinguisher in post-game fury and suffers hand injury after LeBron James defeat
It was a bit of post-game rage. New York Knicks’ Amar’e Stoudemire versus a fire extinguisher. Stoudemire was a reliable number two option for the Knicks behind Carmelo AnthonyGetty Back in 2012, after a Game 2 loss in the first round to LeBron James and the Miami Heat, the Knicks star forward punched a fire extinguisher casing out of frustration and anger in the locker room. Stoudemire left the arena with a heavily bandaged wrapping on his left hand, while his arm was in a sling. His immediate future for Game 3 was in doubt, but Stoudemire was determined to play. The loss gave the Heat a 2-0 series lead heading to New York. “I am so mad at myself right now,” Stoudemire posted on his Twitter account at the time. “I want to apologize to the fans and my team, not proud of my actions, headed home for a new start.” The six-time All-Star would miss Game 3 due to his self-inflicted injury, and the Knicks would soon find themselves down 0-3. However, Stoudemire returned for Game 4, and helped Carmelo Anthony and the Knicks to a dramatic 89-87 victory. Stoudemire had 20 points to go along with 10 rebounds, behind Anthony’s 41 points. That would prove to be New York’s last win of the season, as Miami wrapped up the series back home in Game 5. James took care of Stoudemire and the Knicks in short orderGetty Stoudemire had to play the rest of the series with his left hand bandaged upGetty Anthony (L) and Stoudemire (R) provided a good 1-2 in New York for a few seasonsGetty James and the Heat would go on to capture their first championship together, swiftly taking care of Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder in five games. As for Stoudemire and the Knicks, they would win a playoff series for the first time since 2000 the following season, when they took down the Boston Celtics in six games. However, that would be the only playoff series victory for Stoudemire and Anthony during their time in the Big Apple. As exciting and fun as that era of Knicks basketball was, there weren’t many postseason moments to write home about. Which is the exact opposite of what is currently happening with Jalen Brunson and this iteration of New York basketball. Brunson and the Knicks shockingly stole Game 1 of their second-round series against the defending champion Celtics. Game 2 is Wednesday evening, where the Knicks can take a commanding two-game lead back to Madison Square Garden if they can pull off a second consecutive upset. These aren’t the 2012 Knicks. As long as Brunson doesn’t punch any fire extinguishers, the Knicks have a puncher’s chance to do what few thought was possible. And that’s defeat Boston and advance to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2000.
It was a bit of post-game rage.
New York Knicks’ Amar’e Stoudemire versus a fire extinguisher.
Back in 2012, after a Game 2 loss in the first round to LeBron James and the Miami Heat, the Knicks star forward punched a fire extinguisher casing out of frustration and anger in the locker room.
Stoudemire left the arena with a heavily bandaged wrapping on his left hand, while his arm was in a sling.
His immediate future for Game 3 was in doubt, but Stoudemire was determined to play.
The loss gave the Heat a 2-0 series lead heading to New York.
“I am so mad at myself right now,” Stoudemire posted on his Twitter account at the time.
“I want to apologize to the fans and my team, not proud of my actions, headed home for a new start.”
The six-time All-Star would miss Game 3 due to his self-inflicted injury, and the Knicks would soon find themselves down 0-3.
However, Stoudemire returned for Game 4, and helped Carmelo Anthony and the Knicks to a dramatic 89-87 victory.
Stoudemire had 20 points to go along with 10 rebounds, behind Anthony’s 41 points.
That would prove to be New York’s last win of the season, as Miami wrapped up the series back home in Game 5.
James and the Heat would go on to capture their first championship together, swiftly taking care of Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder in five games.
As for Stoudemire and the Knicks, they would win a playoff series for the first time since 2000 the following season, when they took down the Boston Celtics in six games.
However, that would be the only playoff series victory for Stoudemire and Anthony during their time in the Big Apple.
As exciting and fun as that era of Knicks basketball was, there weren’t many postseason moments to write home about.
Which is the exact opposite of what is currently happening with Jalen Brunson and this iteration of New York basketball.
Brunson and the Knicks shockingly stole Game 1 of their second-round series against the defending champion Celtics.
Game 2 is Wednesday evening, where the Knicks can take a commanding two-game lead back to Madison Square Garden if they can pull off a second consecutive upset.
These aren’t the 2012 Knicks.
As long as Brunson doesn’t punch any fire extinguishers, the Knicks have a puncher’s chance to do what few thought was possible.
And that’s defeat Boston and advance to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2000.
