Mike D'Antoni sees the success of the Magic and Suns as proof that his up-tempo system can be effective in the playoffs.

"What I'm really happy about is you see the way Orlando and Phoenix play, they're arguably two of the best teams, and that's how we need to play," D'Antoni said.

"They're reaffirming the blueprint that'll get us to a championship. And that's what we've got to do in New York."

D'Antoni also disputed Amar'e Stoudemire's claim that he did not preach defense in his time as the Suns' head coach.

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