Knicks undeterred by unexpected playoff matchup with Hawks
Hawks Set to Face Knicks After Loss The Hawks certainly didn’t seem to shy away from facing the Knicks. On Sunday, they experienced a hefty 143-117 defeat against the Heat in Miami. This game saw most of their starters sitting out, even though a victory would have locked in the No. 5 seed in the […]
Knicks finish regular season with a loss and will face the Hawks in the playoffs.
The Knicks faced a disappointing Sunday, losing two significant things. After their final regular-season game, which didn’t hold much meaning, they discovered they’d be going up against the Hawks in the first round, instead of the Raptors. This matchup looks tougher for the Knicks. They managed to win two closely contested games against the Hawks […]
Mikal Bridges of the Knicks maintains his streak of 638 straight games played
Mikal Bridges has extended his remarkable game streak into the next season. In Sunday’s game against the Hornets, the Knicks guard made history by committing a foul just 23 seconds after the game began, effectively forcing a substitution. Coach Mike Brown took the initiative to play Bridges in what was a meaningless season finale. “His […]
Analyzing potential first-round playoff rivals for the Knicks
The last game of the season at Madison Square Garden doesn’t hold much significance for the Knicks. They’ve already secured the No. 3 seed. It’s, well, a bit of a non-event for them. This isn’t surprising; four of the five starters—excluding the reigning champion Mikal Bridges—are sitting out for their matchup with the Hornets. The […]
Knicks easily defeat Raptors to secure the No. 3 playoff spot in the East
Knicks Secure Favorable Playoff Position with Win Against Raptors As they approach the playoffs, the Knicks must be feeling pretty confident about facing the Raptors. This matchup seems like it could be an easier series, especially given the recent performances. On Friday night at Madison Square Garden, the Knicks dismantled the Raptors, claiming a 112-95 […]
Mike Brown reveals his likely Knicks lineup for the playoffs
Playoff Rotation Considerations for the Knicks Mike Brown has suggested that there might be some adjustments to the rotation as the playoffs approach. He mentioned that the nine players who participated in the recent games, including Thursday’s 112-106 victory against the Celtics, hold a significant edge. These players include reserves Mitchell Robinson, Miles McBride, Landry […]
Jayson Tatum of the Celtics visits MSG for his first game against the Knicks.
Knicks vs. Celtics Showdown This Thursday Thursday’s game between the Knicks and Celtics at Madison Square Garden promises to be more significant than a typical regular-season matchup. This encounter marks the first time the Knicks will face Jayson Tatum this season, who is back after a remarkably quick recovery from a torn Achilles tendon. It’s […]
Karl-Anthony Towns sees the Knicks’ high playoff hopes as a positive.
Knicks Shift from Underdogs to Expectations ATLANTA — A couple of years back, the Knicks were the feel-good story of the league, charming fans as underdogs. Last season, though, they cashed in all their draft picks for trades, losing some of that tough-edge persona. While they remained underdogs, their appeal had faded a bit. “If […]
Mike Brown is open to a change in the Knicks’ starting lineup, but not at this moment.
Playoff Lineup Decisions for the Knicks ATLANTA — Mike Brown acknowledged he’s had some talks about possibly changing the starting lineup—”there’s always going to be discussions around that”—but for the immediate future, he doesn’t foresee any changes as they head into the playoffs. “I honestly don’t think it’ll happen, but we’re set to start those […]
Jalen Brunson shines in the final moments as Knicks beat Hawks
Knicks Secure Victory Over Hawks with Brunson’s Late Surge ATLANTA — Captain Crutch is back in action. Despite struggling in earlier parts of the game, Jalen Brunson, the point guard, made a significant impact when it mattered most. He scored 17 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter, helping the Knicks secure a 108-105 […]