Knicks blow big lead in OT win vs. 76ers without Karl-Anthony Towns
PHILADELPHIA — The Knicks missed KAT and the 76ers were without the majority of their team. With Karl-Anthony Towns out with a sprained right thumb and, as the Post first reported, a chip in the same finger bone, the Knicks blew a 16-point lead in the first half and forced overtime Wednesday. They narrowly won […]
Tom Thibodeau wants Josh Hart to ‘think’ before ripping Knicks mates
PHILADELPHIA — Tom Thibodeau wants Josh Hart to consider his words. The coach said he was unaware of the remarks, which came after Hart twice asked his team to put aside “ego” and “personal agendas” after a recent loss, but he said he didn't know about the film before making such an assessment. He urged […]
KAT changes into Knicks gear after getting roasted for Eagles sweater
Karl-Anthony Towns has switched gears, or in this case, shifted gears. The Knicks star was taunted by fans early in Wednesday's game against the 76ers for wearing an Eagles sweater while he sat on the bench with a thumb injury at the Wells Fargo Center. Now, in the second half, KAT started wearing a more […]
Karl-Anthony Towns out of Knicks’ lineup vs. 76ers with new injury
PHILADELPHIA — Karl-Anthony Towns is once again out of the Knicks lineup due to a recent injury. Towns missed three games earlier this season with a sore knee and will miss Wednesday's game against the 76ers after being reported for injury with a sprained right thumb, according to Stephen Bondy. Sixers centers Joel Embiid (left […]
Why it’s still difficult to tell who these Knicks are at the midway point of the season
To be clear, most NBA teams other than the Cavaliers, Thunder, and Celtics, especially those within a few subway stops across the Manhattan Bridge, would immediately trade lineups, coaches, and standings with the Knicks. Probably. As of mid-season, they are 26-15. They are third in the Eastern Conference. They have two superstars in Jalen Brunson […]
Knicks hoping Karl-Anthony Towns will be good-to-go vs. 76ers after thumb scare
The Knicks expect Karl-Anthony Towns to perform well in Wednesday's game in Philadelphia. The four-time All-Star is listed as questionable for the game against the 76ers after suffering what the Knicks say is a sprained right thumb in Monday's loss to the Pistons at the Garden. Towns played through an injury in the first half, […]
Knicks defense flops as they hit low point with loss to Pistons
The Knicks have reached the midway point of this roller coaster season. Thanks to Malik Beasley's 3-point shooting and Cade Cunningham's dominant offense, the Pistons escaped with a 124-119 victory over MSG on Monday night, exposing the Knicks' defensive flaws. “Offense wasn't the problem tonight,” Jalen Brunson said. “Defensively, we gave them a lot of […]
Karl-Anthony Towns coy about thumb injury in possible Knicks concern
When asked about his thumb injury while shooting, Karl-Anthony Towns shyly repeated four times, “That's what it is,” with his hands in his pockets in the locker room after the game. “It's that simple,” the center said. Still, Towns was clearly bothered for much of Monday's loss to the Pistons after slamming his hand into […]
Knicks have glaring weaknesses to fix in season’s second half
At the halfway point, their record was 26 wins and 15 losses, two games better than last year. Doubling that would give them 52 wins and 30 losses, which is also two games better than last year. This is not a terrible record by any standards. Knicks fans would have mortgaged their homes and, if […]
Knicks’ Cameron Payne provides ‘huge boost’ with scoring outburst
Cameron Payne's minutes can be rare. Some here and some there. Given Jalen Brunson's presence, the Knicks' backup point guard role doesn't exactly translate to frequent shots or captivating moments on the court. But in Sunday's 140-106 win over the Knicks and Bucks, Payne scored 18 points on 6-of-10 shooting (including 4-of-7 from beyond the […]