Knicks require Mikal Bridges’ comeback to address his struggles with the Celtics.
The situation with Mikal Bridges raises some questions about fairness. It’s clear he didn’t have a say in being traded to the Knicks for five first-round picks. Yet, he finds himself at the center of a significant team overhaul, aiming to compete with the Celtics. Is it fair to judge Bridges based on how this […]
Knicks understand they need to improve if they want to turn things around against the Celtics.
The Knicks are well aware that advancing to the second round of the playoffs brings even tougher challenges than the six-game struggle they faced against Detroit. “They’re a really solid defensive team,” Karl-Anthony Towns mentioned after Saturday’s practice, looking ahead to the Celtics. Boston had a strong upper hand in the regular season, sweeping the […]
Knicks get a chance to face the Celtics after 41 years.
My father always had quite a few opinions about Old Garden, specifically the spot at 50th Avenue and 8th Avenue. By the fourth quarter, many fans in the Upper Deck were just relieved that the cloud of cigarette smoke was a distraction from the lackluster basketball they were witnessing. One Thursday, he came home excited, […]
Cellist who was attacked on the subway performs national anthem for Knicks
What a remarkable comeback. Ian Forest, the subway busker who gained attention last year after a brutal attack by a stranger at Herald Square, has transitioned from performing underground to the NBA stage. He recently played the national anthem on his electric cello before a Knicks game at Madison Square Garden. Cellist Ian Forest mentioned […]
Mikal Bridges’ suggestion that assisted the Knicks in overcoming third quarter struggles
Mikal Bridges might be gearing up for a coaching role down the line. His suggestion turned around the Knicks’ frustrating third-quarter performance. Following their Game 5 loss, Bridges proposed that the team come out after halftime doing layup lines to dodge the third-quarter slump they’d experienced throughout the series. And, notably, they did just that […]
Knicks can’t afford an underperforming Karl-Anthony Towns against the Celtics.
The Knicks managed to pull through an underwhelming performance from Karl Anthony Towns. To be honest, “performance” might be too generous. Maybe “no-show” fits better. Towns had a tough time in what turned into a nightmare Game 6, but the Knicks won the series 116-113. In fact, he really struggled in the fourth quarter as […]
Knicks and Celtics series betting odds and forecast
The oddsmakers aren’t too optimistic about the Knicks’ chances against the Celtics in the upcoming second round series. Boston has been established as a strong favorite with odds set at -800 on BETMGM, which essentially means the Knicks will need a series of fortunate events to upset the defending champions. Bookies suggest that the most […]
Ali Brunson experienced a wide range of feelings before her husband Jalen’s memorable 3-pointer for the Knicks.
Jalen Brunson’s wife, Ali, showed her support for the Knicks during a pivotal moment in Game 6 against the Pistons, where he nailed a 3-pointer in the final 5.1 seconds, securing a 116-113 victory and wrapping up the series. “The screaming screams scream,” Ali shared on her Instagram story, capturing her excitement. Brunson, recently honored […]
Jalen Brunson lifts Knicks into second round with 3-point dagger vs. Pistons
Detroit – At one moment it sounded like a big ve day inside Little Caesars Arena. Pistons fans had the chance to make it to the playoffs for the first time in 17 years, and believed their team was heading for Game 7 in New York. Next, it felt like a church. This felt like […]
Knicks capture three straight road playoff wins for first time in franchise history
Detroit – The Knicks achieved the franchise on Thursday night: three consecutive road playoffs won. They finished the Pistons' season with a dramatic and tense 116-113 Game 6 victory at Jalen Branson with 4.3 seconds left. It was Motor City's third victory in the series, with three wins combined by six points. “That's a great […]