Jalen Brunson, Julius Randle propel Knicks to tight win over Nets
This one went according to script. The Nets took an early lead. The Knicks bullied them until late. At the end of the game, the Knicks came from behind to win 108-103 in front of a capacity crowd of 17,732 at Barclays Center. The venue may have been Manhattan rather than Brooklyn, but the audience […]
Jalen Brunson shows why Knicks trade of fan favorites was needed
RJ Barrett naively wondered if the Garden fans would cheer. Gratitude was inevitable. This crowd has endured nearly two decades of misery, and in that context, Barrett's tenure can only be considered a blessing. A low bar produces good applause. As such, Barrett and Immanuel Quickley received a standing ovation during pregame introductions. It was […]
Julius Randle, Jalen Brunson lead Knicks to win over Raptors
The Knicks and their fans took the classy route and welcomed two popular former players to the Garden, but it was also certain to ultimately ruin the return of RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley. did. Jalen Brunson scored at least 30 points in his fourth straight game, scoring 38 points and dishing out nine assists […]
Jalen Brunson leads Knicks past Wizards thanks to 41-point gem
On Thursday night, Josh Hart's absence depleted the Knicks' bench anyway, but Tom Thibodeau replaced four of the Knicks' five starters (all but OG Anunoby) in the final minutes of back-to-back games against the Knicks. He continued to use him throughout the third quarter. The Knicks are behind one of the worst teams in the […]
Julius Randle getting ‘loaded up on’ with Jalen Brunson out for Knicks
Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle have formed a dangerous and productive one-two punch for the Knicks over the past two seasons, and both have been in the conversation for All-Star berths this season. Still, Randle has endured a few tough games when Brunson isn't in uniform. That includes the past two games the potential first-time […]
Knicks’ Jalen Brunson misses second game with calf injury
Jalen Brunson tested a bruised calf but apparently didn't feel comfortable enough to play, causing him to miss his second straight game on Monday. “Pain tolerance,” Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau said. “He just goes through his routine and gets ready to play. You know, I trust him. When he's ready to go, he'll let us […]