Five keys to watch as Knicks gear up for final stretch of season
With essentially a third of the regular season remaining, the Knicks are in a position to secure a top three seed in the Eastern Conference for the second year in a row. They could add two important injured pieces (Mitchell Robinson and OG Anuby) to the coming game, leaving a 36-18 record with the Bulls […]
Most beneficial part of Knicks’ overwhelming Karl-Anthony Towns trade win
Wednesday marks the 140 days since the Knicks shook the fanbase and sent Lightning Bolts to the league the night before training camp. It all feels pretty cute when you consider the way Luka Don Anthony Davis swaps moved the world of basketball two weeks ago. Still, the deal that sent Julius Randle and Donte […]
Knicks’ Jalen Brunson fades in 3-point contest after hot start
SAN FRANCISCO — Jalen Branson has not ruled out a return to the competition for three points after losing in his second attempt. Knicks guard didn't pass the first round of Saturday after rushing through his final rack as time was low. He finished with 18 points, with Miami's Tyler Hero emerging as his first […]
Knicks stars want more after best start in nearly three decades: ‘Long way to go’
There's no true decision or accurate measurement until the Knicks prove they can beat the NBA's most elite teams and go deeper into the playoffs. They know that too. Still, the Knicks' 36-18 records, which are basically two-thirds of the schedule, were 39-15 at this stage in 1996-97, representing the best game throughout 54 games. […]
The biggest obstacle standing the way of the Knicks’ season
These first five paragraphs will be used to praise the Knicks, so if you're among that faction who likes to ignore all the good that happened in the first 54 games of this season, then you has permission to proceed to paragraph 6. , no questions asked. (Other than this question: Do you really like […]
Mikal Bridges block on Trae Young in closing seconds secures Knicks’ win
Mikal Bridge struggled to contain the younger stages most nights. But he closed him when it mattered most. Young scored 38 points and earned 19 assists in a 149-148 victory over the Hawks at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night, leading the Atlanta Wild Comeback to force overtime in the fourth quarter. After Jalen Brunson […]
Knicks avert disaster on Jalen Brunson jumper in OT win over Hawks
The Knicks seemed to finally become clear. But they should have learned this lesson long ago. When Trae Young approaches, there is no “clearness.” Their longtime nemesis almost buried them again. And this time, the Knicks almost handed him it. Jalen Brunson celebrates the Hawks on February 12, 2025 after hitting a 3-pointer in the […]
Jalen Brunson’s foul woes don’t stop Knicks from impressive rout of Pacers
INDIANAPOLIS – Behind Karl Anthony Towns and Josh Hart, the Knicks not only survived Jalen Branson's long-term stay on the bench, but also thrived. Adversity hit early in the second half against the Pacers on Tuesday night. The point guard had a nine-point lead, with about nine minutes left in a third. He came back […]
Knicks taking in hard lessons after latest Celtics gut-punch
After devouring the film from an ugly defeat to the Celtics, Jalen Branson shows that the Knicks have at least improved improvements from a low bar in the season opener, with his team competing with reality champions I saw evidence that it can be done. “We learned that if we were to fight, there's a […]
Jayson Tatum ‘tried to put on a show’ in Celtics’ win over Knicks
For those watching the two losses of the Celtics Knicks this season, it was clear to those watching again on opening night and Saturday night. Former Celtics player and current television analyst Brian Scarablin was piled up at the post-game show following Saturday's 131-104 defeat in the yard. “If you're the Knicks, it's all crashing,” […]