Knicks rely on second-half heroics to defeat Celtics in Game 4
The Knicks might not always make it straightforward, but they tend to find a way to win. After being down by 11 at halftime, the Knicks mounted yet another impressive second-half comeback to defeat the Celtics 121-113 in Game 4 on Monday at Madison Square Garden, taking a 3-1 lead in the playoff series. Jalen […]
Knicks surprise Celtics with late-game heroics to grab unexpected 2-0 series advantage
Knicks’ Late Surge Secures Narrow Victory Over Celtics Jalen Branson came through for the Knicks with some crucial shots when it mattered most. With just two minutes left in the game, Branson made a go-ahead shot that marked the Knicks’ first lead. He followed it up with two vital free throws, ultimately sealing a 91-90 […]
Knicks’ Cameron Payne leaned into playoff experience to deliver late-game heroics
Experiences from this period. Muscle memory that plays during the playoff stage is useful. No need to look anymore to prove your Cam Payne. He wasn’t even expected to be a major part of the Knicks’ play-off loat. His first season in Blue and Orange was an overwhelming aspect. However, he sent the Knicks a […]
Karl-Anthony Towns’ heroics propel Knicks to overtime win vs. Bulls
The Knicks are back from an all-star break that was even shortened to the NBA shutdown a few weeks before. But even if flagrant security guard Josh Hart is added to the streetcross crew with a knee injury, they will still be able to pull out a gritty 113-111, overtime decision on the Bulls on […]
Jalen Brunson’s late heroics help Knicks fend off pesky Raptors
As Toronto -Paul Pierce called, the clutch gene may not appear in the DNA test. However, Jalen Brunson has passed the eye test. He said he was a career, coming from his mother, Sandra. “She keeps focusing on me and she keeps contacting me,” said Branson. “My father pushed me to be the best player […]
Oldest FDNY retiree who died at 103 remembered for lifetime of heroics, including response to 1960 NYC plane crash
The FDNY's oldest retiree, who died Friday at age 103, bravely rushed toward the wreckage of the infamous 1960 plane crash over the Big Apple as part of a lifetime of service, an act of heroism. He remained humble throughout, his son recalled Sunday. Anthony Acquaro, who battled dementia in hospice care and died just […]
Islanders blow lead and waste Ilya Sorokin’s heroics in loss to Devils
While everything has gone wrong for the Islanders this past month, one thing has been clearly and completely true. That is Ilya Sorokin. In the second period Saturday night, the goaltender was once again a force for the Islanders. Then, late in the third inning, the game seemed decided, but the Islanders collapsed, losing a […]
Jose Quintana’s gem kept Mets afloat until their late heroics
MILWAUKEE — This could very well be Jose Quintana's last start at Metropolitan. If so, he would have received a huge ovation the next time he visited Citi Field. No one knows what will happen next, but Quintana did his best to get back into action in a Mets uniform. The veteran left-hander pitched better […]
Gerrit Cole’s gem, Juan Soto’s late heroics lead Yankees to win
OAKLAND, Calif. — In Gerrit Cole's last game before Friday, he was hitless early on, then issued an intentional walk that reverberated around the world and the game ended in disaster. After a five-day wait to pitch again and plenty of uncertainty along the way, Cole finally got a chance to redeem himself — and […]
A’ja Wilson calls Kahleah Copper ‘that bitch’ after Olympic heroics
Points to A’ja Wilson for brevity. Asked to describe teammate Kaahliah Copper in one word during an on-court interview after the U.S. women’s basketball team won the gold medal at the Olympics, Wilson didn’t take long to think. “You bitch,” Wilson said, letting the expletive slip past NBC’s censors, then walked away. Copper, who finished […]