Amar'e Stoudemire: (Knee) Will Start Wednesday

Stoudemire (knee) is in the starting lineup Wednesday against the Raptors.

Analysis:

Initially expected not to play in the season finale, Stoudemire's back is apparently feeling well enough, and the veteran will start in the frontcourt alongside Cole Aldrich. Stoudemire has played in each of New York's last six games, averaging 15.2 points and 5.3 rebounds while shooting 66.0 percent from the field in 29.2 minutes over that span.