There has been a lot of speculation about whether or not Amare Stoudemire will play in Sunday’s Game 4 match-up against the Heat, after slicing his hand open after Game 2. Head Coach Mike Woodson says he expects Amare to suit up, while Amare has stated that he is doubtful that he’ll be able to go
Not sure exactly what to believe but according to a report on espn.com the severity of Knick Forward Amare Stoudemire's injury may be a whole lot worse then a "cut". According to rthe report an eyewitness says blood was gushing and that "half his hand was hanging off"
"Half his hand was just hanging off
Amare Stoudemire is out indefinitely with a budging disc in his back. Amare’s injury is similar to the one Baron Davis suffered last year, which required a surgery that kept him out for nine months. As of now the Knicks are saying that Stoudemire will not undergo surgery, although they have not ruled it out as a possibility. Stoudemire missed the final game of the Knicks playoff series loss to the Celtics last season due to back issues.
