The week in NY sports: Jan. 17-23

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Jan 24, 2010

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New York Jets rookie running back Shonn Greene (23) breaks away from the San Diego defense as he rushes for 53 of his 128 yards in the team’s 17-14 divisional round playoff win. Greene received the bulk of the carries as the Jets advanced to play the Colts in the AFC Championship game. UPI

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New York Rangers forward Sean Avery gets into a scrap with Montreal Canadiens’ Josh Gorges. The momentum was in favor of the blueshirts all night as they beat the Canadiens easily by a score of 6-2. AP

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St. John’s player Justin Burrell puts in a layup against DePaul as the Red Storm won their 2nd straight Big East matchup by a score of 67-47. Paul J. Bereswill

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Los Angeles Clippers center Chris Kaman shoots over New Jersey Nets center Brook Lopez during the Nets’ 106-95 loss to the Clippers. AP

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On the same day he accepted an invitation to the Slam Dunk Contest, New York Knicks guard Nate Robinson led his team to a 99-91 win over the Pistons. Nate led all scorers with 27 points. UPI

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New York Islanders’ Richard Park battles for the puck with New Jersey Devils’ Johnny Oduya during the second period of the Devils 4-0 loss to the Islanders. AP

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The New York Rangers’ leading scorer Marian Gaborik shared his goal scoring touch as he celebrates Dan Girardi’s goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Rangers continued their offensive onslaught by scoring eight goals in the win. Getty Images

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Phoenix Suns’ Jason Richardson, center, looks to pass the ball to a teammate as New Jersey Nets’ Brook Lopez defends him underneath the basket. The Nets’ shoddy defense was blown away by the run-and-gun offense of the Suns in the 118-94 loss. AP

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New Jersey Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur, left, guards the net as Florida Panthers’ Steven Reinprecht, right, attempts to score on the NHL’s all-time wins leader. Brodeur once again proved why he is a hall of famer by posting the 108th shutout of his career with the 2-0 win. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun) AP

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Kemba Walker, part of UConn’s dangerous backcourt, blew by the Red Storm defense as they went on to win 75-59. AP

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Philadelphia Flyers’ Mike Richards puts a punishing hit on Rangers player Dan Girardi. The Rangers fell to their Atlantic division rivals 2-0. AP

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New York Islanders goalie Dwayne Roloson covers up the puck before Panthers forward Dominic Moore could score. The Isles held on to the 2-1 lead over Florida for their 6th straight home win. Getty Images

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Kobe Bryant scored 13 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter as the Lakers pulled away from the Knicks for a 115-105 in the Garden. The Knicks led 85-84 after three quarters before Bryant broke out of a slump. Neil Miller

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Devin Harris left early with a wrist injury and the Nets fell apart in the second half getting outscored 61-35 by the Warriors. Golden State was led by Stephen Curry, who had a career high 32 points. EPA

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St. John’s led by one at halftime, but No. 4. Villanova raced by the Red Storm in the second half for an 81-71 victory.

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Henrik Lundqvist looks on after allowing one of his four goals before being pulled in a 6-0 Canadiens rout of the Rangers. AP

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Bryce Salvador celebrates after breaking a 2-2 tie with a wrist shot that found its way past Islanders goalie Rick DiPietro. The Devils would hold add an empty-netter for a 4-2 win. AP

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The Nets fell to Carlos Boozer and the Jazz 116-83 to tie the worst start in NBA history at 3-40. AP

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