Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart help Knicks pull away from Magic for ugly win
ORLANDO — The Knicks showed they can pull off ugly wins. The Knicks used their talent advantage to beat the Magic 108-85 on Friday night, winning their sixth straight game after the short-handed Magic spoiled the game and the referees followed suit with whistle after whistle. It was a snoozefest with free throws galore, challenge […]
Knicks check in among Eastern Conference’s elite
Evaluate the size of the East in terms of Contenders (Celtics, Cavs, Knicks), Dark Horses (Hawks, Bucks, Magic), Pretenders (Pacers, 76ers, Heat), and Tankers (Nets, Hornets, etc.) ORLANDO — The first week after Christmas is a symbolic time on the NBA calendar in that it's usually when things start to get noticed. Adam Silver's play-in […]
Jalen Brunson not on floor during key stretch in Knicks’ win over Spurs
This doesn't happen often, but in the Knicks' come-from-behind victory over the Spurs on Christmas Day, Jalen Brunson's wayward shots didn't stay on the floor for much of the fourth quarter. The All-Star point guard entered the game with 7 minutes, 16 seconds left with the Knicks leading by eight points and didn't check in […]
Knicks looking a lot like bona fide Eastern Conference contenders
The Knicks rarely play on a diet during the holiday season, and compared to the NBA's lighter teams, they don't have to apologize for gaining weight during the slower parts of their schedule. If Memorial Day is the first true mileage indicator of a baseball season's legitimacy, in the NBA that typically happens on or […]
‘Sopranos’ star says she wanted to ‘go after’ 76ers’ Joel Embiid for elbowing Knicks guard during playoff game
Don't mess with Carmella Soprano. Actress Edie Falco, who played Tony Soprano's wife on the acclaimed HBO series “The Sopranos,” spoke about the Philadelphia 70 during the playoffs in an interview with New York Knicks stars Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart. He revealed that he was really angry with Sixers center Joel Embiid. CLICK HERE […]
Knicks’ OG Anunoby uses special ‘gift’ to stop Victor Wembanyama
It took OG's special touch to slow down Victor Wembaneyama. With about 6 1/2 minutes left and the Knicks trailing by five points, Tom Thibodeau ignored the size difference and stuck his best defender, OG Anunoby, on a red-hot Wembaneyama. As a result, Wenbanyama hit three shots from that moment on and was scoreless, giving […]
Knicks’ Mikal Bridges outduels Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama; Knicks hold on for narrow victory
On Wednesday, New York Knicks shooting guard Mikal Bridges and San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembaneyama faced off in a Christmas game, with the Knicks winning 117-114. Bridges scored 41 points, the most since the Knicks acquired him in a blockbuster trade with the Brooklyn Nets in the offseason. With star center Karl-Anthony Towns in […]
Precious Achiuwa fills Knicks void with key game against Spurs
The Knicks led by five points when Karl-Anthony Towns picked up his fifth foul with 6:34 left in the fourth quarter. It looked dark. My precious Achiuwa changed that. The reserve forward helped the Knicks turn the game around. Achiuwa was on the floor as he ripped off a game-changing 20-9 run to clinch a […]
Josh Hart played his Knicks role to perfection against the Spurs
An X Knicks fan wrote a letter to Josh Hart earlier this week saying he would not post until the Knicks guard scores 30 points. the heart answered: “That's none of my business, brother. I'll see you on the other side.” He added a clenched fist and laughing emoji. Hart was right. His job is […]
NBA Christmas 2024: Knicks hold off Wembanyama’s monster holiday debut | NBA
On Wednesday, Mikal Bridges scored a season-high 41 points and the New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 117-114 in a monster Christmas debut, beating Victor Wembaneyama's 42 points. Wenbanyama set the Spurs' scoring record during the holiday season with 18 rebounds, four assists and four blocked shots. This week's Western Conference Most Valuable […]