Knicks’ late rally spoiled by costly turnovers in Game 7 downer
Even with a hurt roster and somehow even fewer available players, the Knicks carved out a 23-point hole and came within seven points during the third quarter on Sunday. They basically won the game through turnovers on three consecutive possessions during the period. In the 130-109 loss to the Pacers in the season-ending Game 7, […]
Tom Thibodeau wants to stay with Knicks as extension talks loom
Regarding the possibility of a contract extension this summer, Tom Thibodeau has made it clear that he wants to remain with the Knicks. “That will be resolved by my agent,” the coach said. “The Knicks have been great to me, so this is where I want to be.” Barring a contract extension, the 66-year-old Thibodeau […]
Knicks’ defense vs. Pacers in Game 7 was historically horrid
The Knicks’ defense in Game 7 was historic. And not in a good way. New York’s strength throughout the season plummeted by the end of the postseason. On Sunday, they were eliminated in the Eastern Conference semifinals by a 130-109 loss to Indiana at a packed Garden. The audience of 19,812 was stunned. I could […]
Jalen Brunson’s injury finally crushed Knicks’ resilience
For Knicks fans, there’s no greater feeling than seeing their favorite basketball team defend the Garden the way Willis and Clyde did in the biggest Game 7 54 years ago. That was Seventh Heaven. It’s on 7th Avenue. This Seventh Heaven was supposed to be the kind of fire and roar many former Knicks may […]
Paul Pierce stomps on Jalen Brunson jersey after Knicks’ loss
Paul Pierce was quick to celebrate the Knicks’ demise. The Basketball Hall of Famer posted on social media shortly after the end of Game 7, where the Knicks lost 130-109 to the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden. Pierce posted a video of himself stomping on Jalen Brunson’s jersey and repeating, “What did you say, […]
Tyrese Haliburton hit the Knicks with one of the coldest trolls ever after Pacers’ series win
As with most NBA playoff seven-game series, knicks Against the Pacers, things were pretty bad down the stretch, but perhaps most notable was New York guard Donte DiVincenzo. Accuses Indiana’s players of trying to be tough guys rear His team’s Game 5 victory They take the series lead with 3 wins and 2 losses. So […]
Pacers troll Spike Lee after they eliminate Knicks in Game 7
It was a total troll job. While ESPN couldn’t resist showing superfan Spike Lee looking disappointed as his Knicks lost 130-109 to the Pacers in Game 7, Indiana University’s social media team I enjoyed watching the footage after the match. A post from X on Sunday night, shortly after the Pacers advanced to the Eastern […]
Pacers shock Knicks with historic Game 7 offensive onslaught, move on to Eastern Conference Finals
In a win-or-go-home Game 7, the 6th place Indiana Pacers shocked the 2nd place New York Knicks on the road, shooting an astonishing 67.1% and winning 130-109, defeating the Eastern – Earned the right to participate in the conference. The final game will be against the 1st place Boston Celtics. The Pacers entered Game 7 […]
Knicks crushed by Pacers in painful Game 7 as playoff hopes end
The conditions were ripe for a heroic performance from the Knicks. The stuff of legend. Josh Hart and OG Anandboye both started despite their “questionable” status and received a huge ovation during the lineup introduction before the game. The crowd went wild for Game 7, the first in nearly 30 years. However, it was the […]
Knicks star active for Game 7 vs. Pacers
Josh Hart is playing through the pain and hopes the adrenaline rush from the crowd and the moment will help him. “I think it helps. I think it’s just getting the blood flowing better. The competitiveness is going to help,” Hart said Sunday before Game 7. They can play a lot of things, but look […]