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 […]
Draymond Green doubles down on his Knicks, Jalen Brunson stance
Jalen Brunson continues to earn the respect of Draymond Green, but the Warriors star still doesn’t think this Knicks team (with some version of Brunson as the centerpiece) can win a title. Green initially thought the Knicks couldn’t stop Joel Embiid in the first round against the 76ers, but before the Knicks opened the Eastern […]
Knicks’ Jalen Brunson gets chance to face old coach Rick Carlisle
In Rick Carlisle’s final game as Mavericks head coach in 2021, Jalen Brunson played 10 minutes off the bench in Game 7 of the playoffs’ opener loss to the Clippers. Brunson claimed Saturday that he doesn’t need more motivation as the Knicks prepare for Game 1 against Carlisle and the Pacers at the Garden on […]
Jimmy Butler blasts Josh Hart, claims he would beat Knicks again
Last year, Jimmy Butler homered Tom Thibodeau and the Knicks, and the Heat’s superstar wing wanted to do it again. In a video that went viral on social media, Butler along with the Celtics fired shots at the Knicks, Josh Hart and Tom Thibodeau. “If I was playing, Boston would be at home,” said Butler, […]
Injured Julius Randle back with Knicks: ‘great to see him’
Wearing a gray hooded sweatsuit, Julius Randle sat on the edge of the Knicks’ bench Thursday night for the first time since undergoing season-ending shoulder surgery last month. Manager Tom Thibodeau pointed to the importance of the three-time All-Star and his team’s ability to eliminate the 76ers in the first round in Game 6 in […]
Knicks, Pacers share bitter playoff rivalry with new chapter set
What’s funny is that we often walk past these old battles. Remember the headline? “Knicks vs. Slick”? — when thinking about the best of all Knicks rivalries. For example, there were some great encounters with the Bulls, including Michael Jordan, but it was more a study in headbanging than a rivalry. Many Knicks fans remember […]
Knicks fans boo Saquon Barkley during game against 76ers in Philly, leading to social media rant
Saquon Barkley is embracing the Philadelphia vibe, but he can’t 100% avoid the wrath of the New York faithful. The 2018 No. 2 overall pick signed a three-year contract with the Eagles after spending six seasons with the New York Giants. The running back went on record for saying he wanted to be a Giants […]
Knicks, 76ers fans clash in wild scenes during Game 6
The combination of a 9 p.m. tip, two rival fan bases, and a dramatic Game 6 meant Knicks and 76ers fans were on their worst behavior Thursday night. Two separate videos showed fans acting hostile toward each other at Wells Fargo Arena during the Knicks’ 118-115 victory over the 76ers. One video from the Philadelphia […]