In his blog, Mike Dougherty reports from the MSG Training Center.  

Jamal Crawford told the media that he aims to be back for the first round of the playoffs should the Knicks make it there.

?Maybe not Game 1 or 2,? Crawford said. ?But hopefully in the first round.?

After an abrasion to his eye, Channing Frye will be wearing protective eyewear and was set to practice.

Stephon Marbury said his banged-up shoulder won't force him out of the lineup.  ?I?m fine,? he said. ?I just had a stinger.?