Donte DiVincenzo breaks out of shooting slump in Knicks’ clincher
PHILADELPHIA — Donte DiVincenzo understood and embraced his duties on both ends of the floor and helped lead the Knicks to a decisive series victory. DiVincenzo had slowed down after hitting the winning shot in Game 2, but made five 3-pointers and two late free throws in Thursday’s Game 6 win over the Sixers. spearheaded […]
Knicks’ Jalen Brunson joins Oscar Robertson with latest dominant performance
PHILADELPHIA — Jalen Brunson capped off a historic series with a heroic effort. The Knick guard had a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 41 points and dishing out 12 assists, leading New York to a come-from-behind victory over Philadelphia in Game 6 of the first round. It happened two nights ago, just after the Knicks […]
Knicks’ Josh Hart comes up clutch with huge bucket to close out 76ers
PHILADELPHIA — Josh Hart was hoping the 76ers would make a bold shot despite their success from long range earlier in the series. Hart hit perhaps the biggest 3-pointer of his career with 25.1 seconds left to tie the game in the Knicks’ 118-115 series-clinching game against the 76ers on Thursday night. “Josh was Josh,” […]
OG Anunoby’s aggressiveness on display in Knicks’ Game 6 win
PHILADELPHIA — OG Anunoby made his most memorable play in the final game of an encouraging series. With 2:43 left, the two-way forward, undaunted by the presence of Joel Embiid under the basket, drove into the lane and tomahawked an and-one jam to give the Knicks an eight-point lead. Embiid didn’t even feel like jumping. […]
Clincher perfect illustration of what makes Knicks tick
PHILADELPHIA — There would have been a final prayer, a final wave of desperation, and the way tonight played out — the same as the last two games — Buddy Hield shot the basketball as the final buzzer sounded. When you putt, you half expected it to fall. , maybe with a little help from […]
Knicks fans go wild after eliminating 76ers from NBA playoffs
PHILADELPHIA — Knicks fans didn’t take over the Wells Fargo Center. But they stole the victory. Amidst chants of “Let’s Go Nix!” Let’s go Knicks! ” Late in the game, the visiting team came from behind to win Game 6 of the first round, 118-115, eliminating Philadelphia and giving fans the right to celebrate. And […]
Jalen Brunson, Knicks close out thrilling Game 6 to clinch series over 76ers
PHILADELPHIA – Josh Hart is here. The team’s guts and tenacity man was left wide open on the perimeter and for the Knicks’ biggest shot of the night. After a pass from Jalen Brunson, he hesitated for a moment but sank the game-winning 3-pointer with 24 seconds left to eliminate the Sixers in a 118-115 […]
76ers’ Buddy Hield busts out for 17 points in first-half gem vs. Knicks
There was a Buddy Hield sighting in Philadelphia, and it couldn’t have come at a worse time for the Knicks. The former Oklahoma star, who was unable to contribute in the series, scored 17 points in the first half in Thursday night’s game in Philadelphia, giving the 76ers a 54-51 lead over the Knicks at […]
Knicks missing Julius Randle’s secondary scoring punch
PHILADELPHIA — As the Knicks’ offense became increasingly reliant on one man, sometimes with success, sometimes with alarming scoring slumps, Josh Hart was Julius. -Randall didn’t forget why he was helpful. “Where do I start? I mean, he’s an All-Star,” said Hart, who essentially replaced Randle in the starting lineup but not with any offensive […]
Jalen Brunson laments decision-making in Knicks’ Game 5 loss
PHILADELPHIA — Jalen Brunson scored all nine of the Knicks’ points in overtime in Game 5, and the All-Star point guard called the offensive process “not great” during the five minutes added in the giveaway loss. Asked Thursday morning, ahead of his second chance to shut out the Sixers, what specifically he could have done […]