Mike D’Antoni wants a more up-tempo attack for the Knicks, but he does not wanting to discourage Carmelo Anthony’s fourth-quarter explosiveness.

“When you’re that good and talented, you just don’t say, ’Today, I’m not going to [shoot],’ ’’ D’Antoni said. “It’s tough. In his mind every shot that he puts up, he’s trying to make. That’s not the only issue. He can struggle and we should still score. Maybe not 110 but in the 90’s.’’

According to Synergy Sports, the Knicks lead the league in isolation attempts but are ranked in the bottom in its efficiency. Amar'e Stoudemire said isolations should be contained to the final 10 seconds of the shot clock after the ball moves to first create open shots.

“Coach D’Antoni is an offensive genius,’’ Stoudemire said. “He’s been very successful with his offense. We just have to make sure we believe in his strategy.’’