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 […]
Knicks need to find an answer to their Tyrese Maxey problem
There has been much discussion about the final 30 seconds of regulation for Game 5. That’s when Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia’s firecracker point guard, turned Madison Square Garden into his personal playground. But the signs of an explosion were evident all night and even throughout the series, sparked with 4:33 left in the fourth quarter when […]
Derek Harper, Greg Anthony know how ‘difficult’ Knicks’ task is after painful loss
Derek Harper’s memories came flooding back. Frustration. distress. Broken heart. Harper was in Los Angeles preparing for Game 5 of the Clippers-Mavericks season opener series as Game 5 of the Knicks-76ers series unfolded. greg anthony Nickelodeon Getty Images Tyrese Maxey scored 7 of his 46 points with 25.1 seconds left in regulation to force overtime, […]
Knicks’ Josh Hart Lands ‘Dream’ Endorsement Deal With Mike & Ike
This is pretty damn cool. Following a viral scene that involved him going absolutely ham on some Mike & Ikes during an NBA playoff game, New York Knicks shooting guard Josh Hart has landed a “dream” endorsement deal with the company. (RELATED: Shots Fired! Warriors’ Draymond Green Goes Absolutely All In On ‘Big Softie’ Jusuf […]
LeBron James next team odds: Knicks, Warriors looming
Commercial Content 21+. LeBron James’ future in Los Angeles may be coming to an end. After being eliminated from the playoffs for the second year in a row at the hands of the Denver Nuggets, the NBA legend’s stay with the Lakers is in doubt. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reported Tuesday that James may test free […]
Knicks’ shocking Game 5 loss to 76ers broke Stephen A. Smith: ‘F–k!’
It looked like Game 5 and the series against the 76ers was all over for the Knicks on Tuesday night at the Garden, but it was over before then. And their fans, including Stephen A. Smith, were completely stunned. With the Knicks leading by six points and 25.1 seconds left in the fourth quarter, Tyrese […]
Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson rues foul that led to 4-point play
Mitchell Robinson’s return from a one-game absence included some highlights and one really bad lowlight. “I’m just going to take it like a man,” he said. “I failed.” Robinson took a pump fake from Tyrese Maxey and dove to the Sixers’ point guard for a four-point play with 25 seconds left. That was the turning […]