Jalen Brunson, ‘Nova trio power Knicks’ Game 1 win over Pacers
The Cardiac Knicks are one more survivor. Comfortable when they should be anxious and confident when the spotlight is brightest, the ‘Nova’ trio once again led New York to a close 121-117 victory over the Pacers in Game 1 of the East Regional semifinals. . Donte DiVincenzo probably deserved game ball after making a clutch […]
Yankees stars, Knicks great come out for Game 1 at the Garden
Forget the Met Gala. Round 2 at the Garden will draw a crowd of die-hard Knicks fans. Yankees stars past and present, including Giancarlo Stanton, Nestor Cortez and Gleyber Torres, showed their support and spent their day off cheering on the Orange and Blue in Game 1 of the Knicks vs. rival Pacers series. Ta. […]
Reggie Miller expects villain’s welcome from Knicks fans at MSG
Spike Lee may have reconciled his rift with Reggie Miller, which stemmed from a 1990s feud with the former Pacers star, but Miller doesn’t expect the New Yorker to move past it. . Miller was the big bad at the height of the Knicks-Pacers rivalry, which included two classic playoff series in 1994 and 1995, […]
Knicks not keeping Tom Thibodeau would be ‘mistake’: Stan Van Gundy
Another NBA coach received a contract extension on Monday, but a longtime friend and coaching confidant says there’s been no official announcement yet for Tom Thibodeau, who has one year left on his original contract but is uncertain about his future. He says there’s no need to worry too much. “I think it was a […]
Knicks may have to expand rotation against Pacers in NBA playoffs
Manager Tom Thibodeau has often noted that most teams will reduce their rotation in the playoffs, but the Knicks lost their last two games against the 76ers after veteran backup Bojan Bogdanovic went down with a foot injury in Game 4. Only seven players were used in the match. When asked in recent days whether […]
Fearless Josh Hart is perfectly built for Knicks, NYC spotlight
Personality and player Josh Hart was made for Broadway. He likes to spread out, and the big Apple has more room for his elbows. “Portland was cool, New Orleans was cool,” said Hart, who played in those two small markets before joining the Knicks. “But it was a little too compact for my taste.” Josh […]
Knicks’ Josh Hart praises TJ McConnell: ‘Annoying little s–t’
Josh Hart criticized TJ McConnell, calling the Pacers guard an “annoying midget.” And from the heart, that is very high praise. Hart is the Knicks’ resident annoyance. And as he prepared to preview Monday’s Eastern Conference semifinal game against Indiana, he looked across the court and saw a kindred spirit in the Knicks’ famous Killer […]
Rivalry won’t matter as Knicks, Pacers write new playoff chapter
The past few days have been a lovely walk down memory lane, remembering the terror that haunts me every time Reggie Miller hits a late or close three, remembering the Davis brothers and Rick Smits, and remembering that it’s all about the journey. Ta. Soft Jumper and Mark Jackson Shimmy Shimmy Shake. Maybe you remember […]
Tom Thibodeau swipes back at Jimmy Butler after bizarre Knicks rant
Jimmy Butler’s bizarre and viral rant about Tom Thibodeau, Josh Hart, and the Knicks has yet to become a comparable discussion. drake and kendrick lamar. Still, Thibodeau was clearly aware of Butler’s jab at him that went public earlier over the weekend. When asked about that after Sunday’s practice in Tarrytown, the Knicks coach echoed […]
Knicks, 76ers Fans Resort To Violence During Playoff Game
I think it’s safe to say Knicks and Sixers fans don’t like each other. What happens when you mix a 9:00 p.m. start time, two fanbases who absolutely despise each other and a Game 6 in an intense playoff environment? You get unruly behavior, and that’s exactly what happened Thursday night during the game between […]