NEW YORK -- Before Phil Jackson can begin reshaping their future, the New York Knicks are trying to make something of this season. Adidas Gazelle Wholesale . Carmelo Anthony scored 23 points, Tim Hardaway Jr. had 20, and the Knicks beat the Milwaukee Bucks 115-94 on Saturday, giving them a season-high six straight victories as they prepare to welcome Jackson back to the franchise. "Weve got to really focus in on whats the task at hand, and thats still trying to make this push and not even looking forward to next season at this point," Anthony said. Amare Stoudemire and J.R. Smith each scored 15 for the Knicks, who easily ended their daytime woes by pounding the team with the NBAs worst record. New York began the day 3 1/2 games behind Atlanta for the final post-season spot in the Eastern Conference. But the playoff push has taken a backseat to the news that Jackson was coming in to run the Knicks front office -- except in the locker room. "I think our focus is solely on what we have to accomplish to make the playoffs, to be honest," centre Tyson Chandler said. "I know its a lot going on, but as an athlete, you dont pay too much attention to it, because its out of your control, anyway." The Knicks will introduce the 11-time champion as a coach at a press conference Tuesday morning. Jackson will find a team playing its best basketball of a disappointing season. "Better late than never," Stoudemire said. The Knicks shot 55 per cent, led by as much as 25 points and have won six in a row by double digits for the first time since November 1969, according to information provided to the Knicks by Elias. "The easiest thing to do is to start talking about next year at this point in time right now, but the guys on the team seem pretty confident about just staying focused right now, winning basketball games and try to make this push for the playoffs," Anthony said. Nate Wolters scored 15 for the Bucks, who lost their third straight. Brandon Knight and Ramon Sessions each added 14. The Knicks had lost all seven games that began before 3:30 p.m., six by double digits. Things were so bad earlier this season that coach Mike Woodson even had the players stay overnight in a hotel the night before a home game. But with unusually high energy in the arena for a noon tip, whether because of the winning streak or the Jackson news, the Knicks were sharp from the start. New York made 55 per cent of its shots in a 30-point first quarter, then scored 30 more in the second. The Knicks even got a banked-in 3-pointer from the corner by Iman Shumpert, shortly after Milwaukees Ersan Ilyasova missed a wide-open layup. "I thought we had no real defensive presence," Bucks coach Larry Drew said. The Knicks led 88-66 after three. They have feasted on a weak portion of their schedule to hang around in the playoff race, though things turn tougher with a visit from Indiana on Wednesday. Woodson continues to stress that the Knicks can still make something of this season, though the focus on Jackson has turned much of the attention to the teams future. "Its basketball. Teams, they try to reshape, they go through changes and this is no different," Woodson said before the game. "Youre bringing a great basketball mind into your organization and eventually itll be reshaped. So how and who and when, only time will tell." Jackson played for a pair of title-winning teams in New York, including the 1973 squad whose 40th anniversary the Knicks celebrated last season. The drought seems certain to extend at least another year, even if the Knicks can win enough to get into the post-season. They were helped Saturday with the return of starters Chandler, who missed two games for family reasons, and Stoudemire, who sat out the last one to rest. Shumpert finished with 14 points. "We really feel like were going to get that spot," Chandler said. "If we take care of our business, we do what were supposed to do, we feel like weve got a great shot." Notes: The Knicks have won the last five meetings at Madison Square Garden and took a 98-97 overall lead in the all-time series. ... Knight had scored 20 or more in the previous four games. Fake Yeezy Boost 350 Cheap . Locke overcame a shaky start to pitch seven innings and Josh Harrison had three hits to extend his hot streak as the Pirates beat the Miami Marlins 7-3 on Wednesday night. Fake Vans Shoes Cheap . A lawmaker is hoping the buzz from California Chromes run for the Triple Crown might build support for a bill that would place the U. http://www.fakeyeezyscheap.com/wholesale-balenciaga.html . 42 sitting next to the bench. The 57-year-old with greying hair couldnt box out or grab a rebound, but owner Ted Leonsis waved his red towel and egged on a cheering crowd that chanted "Free Nene!" The Wizards did just fine without the suspended Brazilian forward.OWINGS MILLS, Md. - In the pass-happy NFL, the Baltimore Ravens have found success by keeping the ball on the ground.The Ravens (7-4) totalled 366 yards rushing in their last two games, impressive victories over Tennessee and New Orleans that provided some valuable momentum heading into Sundays matchup with San Diego (7-4).We always try to run the ball as much as we can and as effectively as we can, coach John Harbaugh said Wednesday. Its probably who we are.Justin Forsett carried 20 times for 112 yards and two touchdowns against the Titans, then topped that with a career-high 182 yards and two scores at New Orleans.On a franchise that once featured Jamal Lewis, Ray Rice and Priest Holmes in the backfield, Forsett became the first player in Ravens history to rush for at least 100 yards and two touchdowns in consecutive games.This time of the year, you have to be able to run the football. You want to be able to control the clock, Forsett said. Weve got a dominant front and were able to wear guys out when it comes down to the fourth quarter. At the back end of the season, its difficult to stay with us.Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco loves throwing the ball. Lately, however, hes been quite content with handing off to Forsett, stepping back and admiring the running backs work.Its great him to see him playing the way hes been playing, Flacco said.After throwing 45 times in a loss to Pittsburgh, Flacco attempted only 27 passes against Tennessee and 24 at New Orleans.Its been great, Flacco said. Id love to throw 50 times a game if everythings perfect, but thats usually not why youre throwing 50 times. This week (against the Saints) we were executing on a lot of levels and Justin had a great game. Adidas Gazelle China Wholesale. So did the offensive line. For the big guys up front, it was far easier to push ahead rather than drop back into pass protection.I definitely like run blocking more, and I think getting the running game going early really makes everything else easier, right tackle Rick Wagner said. Its just a great opportunity to get off the ball and show what weve been doing at practice.Forsett has already reached career highs in carries and yardage. With 97 more yards, the 5-foot-8, 197-pounder will reach 1,000 for the first time in his seven-year career.His 155 rushing attempts are more than in his three previous seasons combined.Its been great, man, just getting an opportunity to show what I can do every week, Forsett said. As we get closer to the end of the season, these games are more important. Im trying to run with this opportunity.The Ravens couldnt have scripted a better start against the Saints. Forsett set the tone with a 38-yard run on Baltimores first play from scrimmage, and by halftime he had 115 yards on just 13 carries.With the running game clicking, the play-action passes became far easier for Flacco. He completed 18 for 24 throws for 243 yards, a touchdown, no interceptions and a lofty 120.7 quarterback rating.I think from early on you could tell we were going to have a pretty good day running the ball, and it exceeded everybodys expectations, Flacco said. We ran the ball really well and when we threw the ball, we got some good yardage in chunks. I took advantage of things that way.___AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP_NFL ' ' '