Mitchell Robinson makes clutch free throws to propel Knicks past Nets
Just like he did in the playoffs against the Heat last year, Mitchell Robinson nearly thwarted the Nets’ “Hack-A-Mitch” strategy Friday night. Robinson, who has shot 56 percent from free throws this season, made 5 of 8 in the final minutes to help the Knicks beat the Nets 111-107. “It felt great. I missed all […]
Cam Thomas’ historic 41 points go to waste as Nets lose to Knicks
Even Cam Thomas’ historic outburst couldn’t save the Nets from another loss to the rival Knicks. Thomas’ game-high 41 points were the most by a Nets player at the Garden, surpassing Bernard King’s record set on February 24, 1979. He went 4-of-9 from deep and had six assists, but the Nets wasted it. Nets guard […]
Knicks squeak out win against Nets to clinch top-four seed for playoffs
The Knicks didn’t look like a team that was going to finally secure home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs, and instead looked like a team that was on the road for eight days and gassed up late in the back-to-back. But, as they have done all season, the Knicks came back from […]
Charles Barkley rips Celtics for ‘going through the motions’ vs. Knicks
Manager Charles Barkley sent a warning to the Celtics amid a lackluster performance in a 118-109 loss to the Knicks on Thursday at TD Garden in Boston. The Basketball Hall of Famer criticized Boston stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown for a “half-hearted game” in the first half during the NBA on TNT halftime show, […]
Knicks facing pivotal Jalen Brunson, Julius Randle decisions
BOSTON — The Knicks’ salary cap situation looks perfect as of today. But big decisions and initiatives are at hand. Beyond the obvious free agency of OG Anunoby and the unpredictable trade market of the summer, the team’s two All-Stars, Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle, will be eligible for extensions after this season. Leon Rose, […]
Knicks topple Celtics behind Jalen Brunson’s huge night
BOSTON — The Knicks still hold onto the No. 2 spot. For a team that stomped the sleepwalking Celtics 118-109 in Beantown and stormed to a 39-point lead, beating the NBA’s best team was easy — who else? — Jalen Brunson. “He should win MVP,” OG Anunoby said. The Knicks defeated the Celtics 118-109 on […]
Knicks’ win over Celtics reminiscent of Giants’ clash with Patriots
BOSTON — The Celtics didn’t need this. The Knicks did. I’m willing to bet my weekly beer money how they’re going to roll this beer out here, in this city, and they’ve basically spent the last six months like prisoners in solitary confinement, and they’re not doing regular season duty. The days have passed until […]
Bojan Bogdanovic’s Knicks burst strengthening case for playoff role
BOSTON — Bojan Bogdanovic is getting more comfortable, improving his offense in playing time and solidifying his spot in the playoff rotation. After struggling to start with the Knicks, Bogdanovic has scored at least 12 points in six of his past 10 games, including an effective 14 points in Thursday’s win over the Celtics. It […]
Why Knicks may be Celtics’ biggest East threat in NBA playoffs
In the East, it’s the Celtics and other teams. And for the first time in more than two months, the Knicks appear to be in a better position than the other teams in the conference to take on Boston for a spot in the NBA Finals. It was on Tuesday night that OG Anunoby scored […]
Knicks clinch top-6 playoff spot after Heat fall to Mavericks
The Knicks have officially avoided an NBA play-in scenario for the second year in a row. When the Heat lost to the Mavericks in Miami on Wednesday night, Tom Thibodeau’s team clinched a top-six playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. The Knicks have three games left in the regular season, which begins Thursday in Boston, […]