Updating a previous item, Steve Novak (back) is now a game-time decision for Tuesday's Game 2 vs. Indiana. Novak was previously expected to be out, but he went through shootaround and is a game-time call as a result. Even if he plays, it isn't likely going to be for an extended period.

Steve Novak (back) is not expected to play in Game 2 on Tuesday vs. the Pacers. Novak is tentatively eyeing a return for Game 3, but it's telling of how bad his back is that he's not even able to get on the floor right now. When he does return, Chris Copeland's spot in the rotation will be in jeopardy.

Steve Novak is hoping to return for Game 3 on Saturday. The Knicks play Game 2 on Saturday, then have a huge break by not playing in Indiana until Saturday night. Novak played just 8.4 minutes per game during the series against the Celtics, so his loss won't impact the Knicks rotation too much in Game 1 and 2.

Steve Novak (back) has already been ruled out for Game 1 of the Knicks' second-round series. Novak didn't play in Game 6 on Friday night after his back began to spasm during Wednesday's game. The Knicks are tagging him as out "indefinitely" for the moment, with Mike Woodson not even sure if Novak can return in time for Game 2. Chris Copeland could see some extra minutes if his shoulder heals up a bit between now and tip-off Sunday.

Steve Novak (back) is doubtful for Friday's Game 6 in Boston against the Celtics. We don't expect to see Novak, meaning rookie Chris Copeland could get another shot in the rotation.

Steve Novak (back) is questionable for Game 6 vs. Boston on Friday. Novak played just three minutes on Wednesday and didn't return in the second half. His absence wouldn't impact much as he's played over 9.5 minutes just once in the playoffs so far. Chris Copeland could pick up a few minutes if Novak sits.

Steve Novak suffered back spasms in the third quarter of Wednesday's game and will not return.

Steve Novak was 5-of-7 from downtown in Monday's loss to the Bobcats, scoring 17 points with seven boards in 41 minutes. He's been lights out from deep all year and raised his 3-point shooting to 42.9 percent, which ranks 10th in the league. Novak moved up to 20th on the season in 3-point makes and could have another chance to shine in Wednesday's finale.

Steve Novak scored six points on two 3-pointers in his 18 minutes of action in Sunday's 90-80 win over the Pacers. He really hasn't done much in April, averaging just 5.7 points in April. Now that the Knicks are going to rest players, Novak should be the trigger man on a team that just set the record for most 3-pointers in season. He's worth a look for any owner needing treys.

Steve Novak didn't make either of his attempts from beyond the arc and failed to score in nine minutes against the Blazers. He's gone cold from deep, missing all 11 attempts in his last three games. The timing couldn't be worse for the Knicks and Novak doesn't really do enough for consideration in most fantasy leagues.