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The New York Knicks have plenty to celebrate -- just making the playoffs is a victory -- but the high expectations and tough crowd fail to acknowledge the progress.

Carmelo Anthony had 42 points Tuesday and the Knicks still couldn't pull out a win. Instead, Kevin Garnett hit the go-ahead shot to give the Celtics a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series. Here's what else you missed last night.

Saturday marks the start of the 2011 NBA playoffs, and there are all kinds of games, from battles for respect to David and Goliath matchups, to keep an eye on.

In an NBA neighborhood rivalry, Carmelo Anthony had his second straight 39-point game to lead the New York Knicks to victory over the New Jersey Nets Wednesday night. Here's what else you missed last night.

Most college hoops teams have just two games left on their regular-season schedule, so every bucket, board and ball game counts. These are the games that separate the men from the boys and the women from the girls, and they're the Games We're Watching.

In the land of theme parks, Orlando was the one on a Magic ride Tuesday night, defeating the Knicks. And in men's college basketball, there was plenty of madness on the first day of March, including two big SEC matchups.

The No. 1 ranking in men's college basketball has been a revolving door this season. As has become all too common, the No. 1 team in the country went down again. This time it was Duke.

As a native New Yorker, Adena Andrews tapped into the pulse of the Big Apple to see how they really feel about the acquisition of Carmelo Anthony.

Carmelo Anthony was a show-stopper in his Broadway debut at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night, while the Utah Jazz began its life without its own impact player. The Big East also has a new leading scorer.

Carmelo Anthony is set to make his Broadway debut tonight. On the college level, 17 of the country's best basketball teams are in action. It's gonna be one heck of a hump day for hoops.

Denver didn't seem to notice they were without their star player Carmelo Anthony on Tuesday night. The new-look Nuggets cruised as the NBA resumed play after the All-Star break. Both the All-Star MVP and slam dunk champion were also in action.

Whether it's college men's, women's or NBA basketball, we've got you covered. Conference battles and the NBA's return from the All-Star break highlight a full slate of hoops. Here's what we're watching tonight.

In the city that never sleeps, New Yorkers could finally rest easy Monday night as the Knicks acquired Carmelo Anthony. Anthony's alma mater, No. 20 Syracuse, had a big night as well, upsetting No. 14 Villanova. Here's what else you missed last night.

Laughing at Cleveland's historic losing streak might seem like fun now but what if it was your team? espnW's Adena Andrews says watch out Nuggets and Hornets, you could be next.

On the night after the Super Bowl all eyes were on Dallas again. This time it had nothing to do with Cowboys Stadium as the Mavericks kept their winning streak intact while extending the Cavs' record for futility. Let's talk About Last Night.

What the sports scene lacks in quantity tonight, it makes up for in quality -- well at least when it comes to the ladies. We have the scoop on a behemoth women's college basketball game and some NBA action that may be FANtastic.