NBA Playoffs 2013 News: Knicks' Shumpert Doubtful For Game 4 Vs Pacers; Woodson Squelches "Rift" Talk Between Carmelo Anthony, Tyson Chandler

New York Knicks shooting guard, J.R. Smith, and forward, Kenyon Martin, are expected to play in tonight's Game Four of the Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series, against the Indiana Pacers, despite having missed practice the last two days.

The bigger concern for the Knicks is the health status of Iman Shumpert, who is dealing with soreness and swelling of his surgically-repaired left knee, after falling awkwardly during Game Three, and is uncertain for tonight's match-up.

"He's had some swelling the last two days," said Knicks' head coach, Mike Woodson. "They're going to take a closer look to make sure everything is OK."

An orthopedic surgeon has been flown to Indiana, according to MSG Network reporter, Tina Cervasio, to check out Shumpert's knee, which he severely injured during a 2012 playoff game against the Miami Heat, tearing his left anterior cruciate ligament.

"There's always concern," said Woodson. "He took a bad spill and he hasn't been (able to play) the last two days so sure there's concern."

Shumpert has been a valuable asset for New York, averaging 9.8 points and 6.8 rebounds a game, during the playoffs. More importantly, he is often tasked with guarding the opposing team's best scorers.

Shumpert suffered his injury the same day as Chicago Bulls' Derrick Rose suffered his injury. Shumpert surprised the organization, returning to the team sooner than expected (Rose is still out of commission and rehabilitating his knee).

Amar'e Stoudemire, who has had a history of injury issues, hopes Shumpert thinks about what's best for his career.

"We want to make sure the young fella is feeling good," said Stoudemire. "They don't want him to go out there and further any injuries. He made a courageous move by coming back this year that was a huge move for himself and as a team. He made us that much better defensively."

The team also briefly addressed the supposed "rift" between center, Tyson Chandler, and forward, Carmelo Anthony, after Chandler was critical of the team's lack of ball movement during their Game Three defeat.

Woodson declined to address the issue in details but declared the team to be united and on the same page, when asked by reporters.

Teammates also downplayed any controversy stirred by Chandler's comments.

"We're not divided," said Knick forward, Kenyon Martin. "There ain't no time for whatever was said [between Anthony and Chandler]. So we need to stay together in this locker room. I think we are. But we need to go out and get a win."