Jalen Brunson’s foul woes don’t stop Knicks from impressive rout of Pacers
INDIANAPOLIS – Behind Karl Anthony Towns and Josh Hart, the Knicks not only survived Jalen Branson's long-term stay on the bench, but also thrived. Adversity hit early in the second half against the Pacers on Tuesday night. The point guard had a nine-point lead, with about nine minutes left in a third. He came back […]
Knicks taking in hard lessons after latest Celtics gut-punch
After devouring the film from an ugly defeat to the Celtics, Jalen Branson shows that the Knicks have at least improved improvements from a low bar in the season opener, with his team competing with reality champions I saw evidence that it can be done. “We learned that if we were to fight, there's a […]
Jayson Tatum ‘tried to put on a show’ in Celtics’ win over Knicks
For those watching the two losses of the Celtics Knicks this season, it was clear to those watching again on opening night and Saturday night. Former Celtics player and current television analyst Brian Scarablin was piled up at the post-game show following Saturday's 131-104 defeat in the yard. “If you're the Knicks, it's all crashing,” […]
Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns shut down by Celtics’ swarming defense
If Karl-Anthony Towns' first match with the Celtics as Knick – his debut in October – was DUD, this was a disaster. A completely invalid night. Of some attempts, even fewer manufacturers. There was no starting center for the lost rebound battle with the Boston team. Towns' first season of Towns scored low points on […]
Tom Thibodeau’s move to small lineup worked until it didn’t for Knicks
The Knicks had been destroyed on the board earlier on Saturday night, so Tom Thibodeau decided to go smaller after the break. While the Knicks dragged 13 at halftime, Thibodeau inserted Miles McBride with a start unit to open the third quarter in place of starter Precious Acuwa. The move almost worked when the Knicks […]
Knicks completely outclassed by Celtics again in another ugly beatdown
The Knicks and Celtics wouldn't have looked any further apart when they met to hold a season in Boston. After the Celtics received the Championship ring that October night, they buried Retool's Knicks under a record avalanche of 29 three-pointers. More than half a season later, the improved Knicks were unable to accurately recall, even […]
Tom Thibodeau confident in Knicks’ roster after quiet deadline with Mitchell Robinson return looming
Tom Thibodeau asks if Knicks' inaction at trade deadlines, except for one small move, shows that he hopes Mitchell Robinson will return soon after an ankle injury. When it was done, they provided atypical and obvious answers. “You can read tea leaves,” Thibodeau said. “We love the team. Obviously, we're excited about Mitch, but we […]
Knicks get second crack at defending-champion Celtics
The Knicks have played another 50 games since the opening night disaster in Boston, achieving their stated goal of steadily improving during the season that began primarily with two new starting players. More than three months later, the Knicks (34-17) will ultimately face the second defending NBA champion, with a great chance to be drawn […]
Will Knicks regret cautious trade deadline amid rivals’ moves?
The NBA trade deadline went whispering for the Knicks. Don't think of replacing another spare part (Jericosims) with another (Deron Light) to rival Lukadoncic's massive weekend move to the Lakers. Clearly, even the direct families of those involved in the Knicks' only minor move would not dare to suggest that. Either way, the Knicks are […]
How Knicks can address roster questions after quiet NBA trade deadline
Leon Rose took a break on the fifth anniversary of his employment. The NBA roster went through some shocking changes ahead of the crazy Thursday trade deadline, but the Knicks completed a minor deal by sending Jerichosims to the Deron Wright Bucks on Wednesday night. did. The aftermath still leaves the Knicks with plenty of […]