Knicks’ prayers go unanswered as Nikola Jokic, Nuggets prove too much
DENVER — Josh Hart may want to visit a confessional or make peace with a higher power because his prayers went unanswered. Asked before Thursday’s game how the Knicks could slow down Nikola Jokic, affable forward Hurts replied, “Pray.” Jokic then had an easy triple-double for the Knicks, recording 30 points, 14 rebounds, and 11 […]
Knicks look to extend two winning streaks with win in finale of road trip
DENVER — The Knicks will face the defending champions Thursday on a four-game winning streak overall and, more impressively, a third straight against the Nuggets. Prior to last season, the Knicks had lost 13 straight games in Denver, a streak dating back to 2006. Last season, they finally won at Ball Arena thanks to Julius […]
Josh Hart’s iron-man feat earned him place in Knicks history
Josh Hart’s ironman performance and statistical smorgasbord represented a combination that hadn’t happened for the Knicks in more than half a century. Hart played the full 48 minutes and recorded a triple-double in Monday’s win over the Warriors, joining Hall of Famers Clyde Frazier (twice in 1970 and 1972) and Jerry Lucas (1972) in franchise […]
Miles McBride does it all as Knicks gut out win over Warriors
SAN FRANCISCO — Who needs OG Anunoby when the Knicks have Miles McBride? It’s a reactionary statement and probably not sustainable, but on Monday night, in the Knicks’ 119-112 gut-check victory over the Warriors, McBride balled out in the first half and rarely left the court. , it was definitely true that he chased Stephen […]
OG Anunoby out for Knicks vs. Warriors with ‘injury management’
SAN FRANCISCO — After OG Anunoby said he was “ready” to protect Stephen Curry, the Knicks forward was ruled out of Monday’s game against the Warriors citing “injury management.” Anunoby, who underwent surgery to remove a free bone in his elbow in early February, has played in three games since returning, but aggravated the injury […]
Knicks’ stout defense has chance to prove itself vs. Stephen Curry
SAN FRANCISCO — The Knicks’ suddenly huge defense will be put to the test by Stephen Curry. Although they have held teams to 94 points or less in five consecutive games, which is even more impressive in today’s run-and-gun NBA, the Knicks have held teams to 94 points or fewer, and they have held teams […]
Jalen Brunson pours in 42 points to lead Knicks to gritty win over Kings
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Jalen Brunson should have played wearing latex gloves and a surgical mask like he did when dissecting the Kings. The point guard dropped 42 points in front of an excited crowd in Sac Town as the Knicks crushed the Kings in an exciting 98-91 game. Branson was responsible for the engine, steering […]
Alec Burks’ Knicks benching was ‘basketball’ decision
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Alec Burks’ shortest appearance of the season and the guard’s shortest in more than five years. Just 4 minutes and 18 seconds into Thursday’s win over the Trail Blazers, the veteran guard was pulled for two straight missed shots and a turnover early in the second quarter. He sat throughout the second […]
Knicks’ Jalen Brunson dominates after returning to normal minutes
PORTLAND, Ore. — Coach Tom Thibodeau limited Jalen Brunson, not far from a gruesome knee contusion, to limited minutes in the game leading up to his 45-point gem in Thursday’s 105-93 win over the Trail Blazers. He revealed that he had undergone surgery. Brunson has averaged less than 30 minutes in each of his previous […]
Knicks’ win over Trail Blazers has touch of OG Anunoby concern
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Knicks’ easy victory and Jalen Brunson’s masterpiece were overshadowed by the appearance of OG Anunoby in obvious discomfort with his surgically repaired elbow. The team’s defensive stalwart appeared to aggravate his right elbow in the second quarter of Thursday’s 105-93 win over the short-handed Trail Blazers, and was frustrated as he […]