How Knicks found a break-in-case-of-emergency route to winning
Jalen Brunson answered without hesitation. He just attempted a career-high 26 shots, but finished with the fifth-worst conversion rate (30.8) in his postseason games. Time and time again this season, and in many obvious ways, Brunson was the reason the Knicks won, secured the No. 2 seed, and stayed there — against the 76ers in […]
Jalen Brunson’s rebound performance trend good to Knicks heading to Game 2
The problem with having a season like Jalen Brunson’s is that excellence is expected. Amazing things become commonplace. Prodigious comes as no surprise. And what about when you throw in the occasional stinker? Well, that’s outstanding. It’s like wearing a tie-dye cummerbund with a tuxedo. Puma is like matching her evening dress with her clydes. […]
Knicks’ Josh Hart makes 76ers pay thanks to late 3-pointer barrage
Josh Hart’s season began with doubts over his offensive role with the Knicks, even after signing a four-year extension following a shocking midseason trade from Portland in February 2023. Ta. But as the Knicks defeated the 76ers 111-104 at the Garden on Saturday night, starting the first round of the playoffs on Saturday, there was […]
Ex-Clinton aide Huma Abedin spotted on date with George Soros’ son at Knicks game
Former Clinton staffer Huma Abedin was spotted on a date with George Soros’ son Alex Soros at a New York Knicks playoff game on Saturday. The pair, who have been rumored to be dating since February, had courtside tickets and Soros was reportedly on his phone throughout the game. New York Post. Abedin, 47, and […]
Knicks fans take over MSG, NYC streets after Game 1 win over 76ers
It was binging. Knicks fans occupied 7th Avenue outside Madison Square Garden on Saturday night, following the team’s come-from-behind 111-104 victory in Game 1. I saw the Knicks faithful. series of videos on X bask in victory Outside the world’s most famous arena. In one video, a fan confidently yells, “Knicks in 4 minutes! Knicks […]
Knicks deliver ‘referee breakdown’ ahead of Game 1 vs. 76ers
The Knicks provide information on the good and bad of officiating, early whistles and trends in New York. Adding a new wrinkle to their game notes for the media, the Knicks included a “officiating breakdown” of their staff for Saturday’s Game 1 against the 76ers. This sheet was compiled by our analytics staff and includes, […]
Knicks have shot to improve 3-point shooting in postseason
One of the Knicks’ biggest weaknesses in last year’s playoffs should be improved this time around. That’s how it should be. The Knicks shot just 29.2 percent from 3-point range last postseason, ranking last among the 16 playoff teams. The Knicks have improved their 3-point shooting this season. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post In the regular […]
Draymond Green confidently backs 76ers in Knicks playoff series
Draymond Green, who has already been excluded from the playoffs and podcasting, doesn’t believe in the Knicks. “as [Sixers backup center] Paul Reed said, “We’re not fooling anyone, but we wanted the New York Knicks. They’re the easier team to beat.” Paul Reed said that, but I don’t say that,” Green said on “The Draymond […]
Joel Embiid still presents daunting Knicks playoff challenge
Time and time again, even on trips, he pulled his shorts down. He would sigh. He stretches his legs. He will be doubled over at the waist. Trip after trip, Joel Embiid looked like he was about to call 911 and call an EMT to deal with a dire situation for the millionth time. And […]
Knicks to face 76ers in first round of NBA playoffs
PHILADELPHIA — It’s Joel Embiid, not Jimmy, heading to New York this weekend in the playoffs. Embiid and the 76ers battled back from a 14-point hole with a 105-104 win over Butler and the Heat in the Eastern Conference play-in to face the Knicks in the first playoff series between the teams since 1989. Round […]