Knicks still searching for answers for defense struggles before Nikola Jokic test
DENVER — The Knicks' mile-high defensive woes won't get any easier Monday night as they face Triple Crown contender Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets. The three-time NBA MVP may somehow be having the best statistical season of his 10-year NBA career. Through his team's first 16 appearances, he ranked first in the league in rebounds […]
OG Anunoby’s all-round groove a big Knicks silver-lining to build off
DENVER — OG Anunoby had never scored more than 13 points in his NBA career, but his 27 points in Saturday's loss to the Jazz tied his most points in 39 regular-season games with the Knicks. Recorded. Anunoby, who joined the Knicks in a trade from Toronto last January, made 7 of 12 3-pointers against […]
Knicks’ Mikal Bridges benched almost entire fourth quarter due to poor shooting
SALT LAKE CITY — Mikal Bridges understood why he didn't return to Saturday's game. The imported Knicks starter endured his toughest shooting game of the season, not playing until the final 10:03 of the 121-106 loss to the Jazz. Bridges played 33 minutes and scored a season-low seven points on 3-of-15 shooting (including 6-of-7 missed […]
Knicks’ winning streak ends with disappointing clunker against Jazz
SALT LAKE CITY — The Knicks couldn't quite save their shooting flop Saturday night, snapping their longest winning streak of the season. The Knicks used a 17-0 run in the third quarter to erase all but two of their 19-point holes, but their four-game surge ended as their shooters cooled down late, ending a 121-106 […]
Miles McBride misses fifth straight game but ‘close’ to Knicks return
SALT LAKE CITY — An encouraging upgrade to Miles McBride's availability didn't result in a return to the Knicks' lineup. The reserve guard was listed as questionable, but missed Saturday night's game against the Jazz for the fifth straight game due to a left knee condition the Knicks are now calling “patellofemoral syndrome.'' “He's out,” […]
Knicks’ elite ball movement reaching historic levels
SALT LAKE CITY — Now that quarterback Daniel Jones has been released by the Giants, the nickname “Dimes” has become commonplace in New York, and maybe even in other sports for an entire team. It's been 30 years since the start of the 1994-95 season since the Knicks recorded at least 30 assists in three […]
Cam Payne ‘starting to turn some heads’ in growing Knicks role
SALT LAKE CITY — Cam Payne admits he “honestly didn't know” what his role would be when he signed with the Knicks in the summer, but the 10-year NBA veteran played in 11 games off the bench. He contributed 8.2 points in 17.1 minutes. . Payne is also shooting 44.4 percent from 3-point range, second […]
Knicks receive positive injury updates on Precious Achiuwa, Mitchell Robinson
PHOENIX — Wednesday brought a cautiously optimistic update to the Knicks' frontcourt. Precious Achiuwa, who hasn't played since injuring his hamstring in the final preseason game, is expected to be cleared to practice during the Knicks' five-game road trip, manager Tom Thibodeau said in the 138-122 win over the Suns. revealed before. Mitchell Robinson, who […]
Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony lead Knicks to win over Suns
PHOENIX — There's something about this arena for Jalen Brunson. A year after dropping his first 50-shot bomb in Phoenix, the Knicks point guard had his best performance of the season with 36 points and 10 assists, defeating the Suns 138-122 on Wednesday. Brunson went 12-of-21 (including 3-of-11), and Karl-Anthony Towns (34 points, 10 boards, […]
Knicks increased 3-point focus is finally paying dividends as wins keep coming
One of the key points coach Tom Thibodeau has emphasized with the Knicks this season — using their proficiency from the outside to increase their 3-point shooting volume — is starting to bear fruit. Monday's blowout win over the Wizards marked the second straight game in which the Knicks scored 40 tries from beyond the […]