Knicks 91, Magic 84: “Last year’s Knicks wouldn’t have won this game”
In the most imperfect of fashions, the New York Knicks sealed a close game and win over the Orlando Magic on Monday, 91-84.
Knicks 105, Celtics 75 “IQ is a fucking angel”
The Knicks ended their five-game losing streak with a bang, crushing the Boston Celtics on the road in a 30-point romp. Shwinnypooh gets you caught up on the latest Immanuel Quickley tour de force, RJ and Randle’s big day, and the best game of Obi Toppin’s career, among other things.
The Strickland Knicks mailbag: Point guard by committee, heart hurts & heart hunger
Matthew Miranda tackles YOUR mailbag questions from yesteryear. Literally, they were asked in December, but it’s cool!
New Year’s resolutions for many key Knicks
New year… new Knicks? Collin Loring and Tyrese London lay out resolutions for a number of the Knicks’ key players, like RJ Barrett, Julius Randle, Alec Burks, Immanuel Quickley, and more.
Cavs 106, Knicks 103: “He’s now nine assists away from a triple double”
The Knicks played Cleveland tight on the road in an attempt to snap their losing streak, but a couple costly errors by RJ Barrett eventually lost the Knicks the game down the stretch. Still, though, RJ, Immanuel Quickley, and others showed progress in this game, and so it’s a loss that can be celebrated.
Welcome to the Elfrid Payton spacing support group
You might be suffering from claustelfobia. You just don’t know it yet, but it’s defined by a feeling of the world closing in on you as a direct result of lack of spacing. Step into Dr. Jack Huntley’s office for your diagnosis.
Nets 116, Knicks 109: Easy Money Sniper
The Knicks tried to defend home court against a shorthanded Nets team, but ultimately the star power of Kevin Durant proved too much. Still, though, the Knicks had great performances from a number of young players, dulling the sting of the loss a bit.
The New Obi: What to expect from Obi Toppin playmaking in the NBA
A lot has been made of Obi Toppin’s scoring from his time at Dayton and his early time in the NBA… but what about his playmaking? Stacy Patton breaks down perhaps Obi’s most underrated skill — his talent finding others for shots.
Mitchell Robinson, Tom Thibodeau, and the development of a defensive bromance
The Knicks have had their ups and downs so far this season, but one thing has been a theme: these Knicks try more on defense under Tom Thibodeau. The biggest reason? Mitchell Robinson, perhaps the most talented defensive big man that Thibs has ever coached.
Hornets 109, Knicks 88: Will the real New York Knicks please sit back down?
An uninspiring effort from the New York Knicks resulted in a loss to the Charlotte Hornets — their third straight — on Monday.
Nuggets 114, Knicks 89: Where is Denver?
The Knicks got beat up on by the Nuggets at home. Matthew Miranda’s “n” and “d” keys aren’t working right on his keyboard. How are these two things similar? Read to find out!
Thunder 101, Knicks 89: It was indeed a trap
The New York Knicks walked into a game designed for them to win, and managed to throw it away in a repugnant fashion. Welcome back to planet Earth.
A detailed look at the Knicks’ roster turnover through the years and its detrimental effects to the team
The Knicks seem to field almost an entirely new roster every season. But how do they compare to the league at large, and how much does roster turnover affect winning league-wide? New contributor Ted takes a deep dive into the effect the Knicks’ revolving door has had.
Why Kevin Knox’s tough start in the NBA could have been more about coaching than the player himself
Kevin Knox has finally started to find his way this year under Tom Thibodeau and the new Knicks coaching staff, which begs the question: How much of his lackluster development can be attributed to his past coaches, and is there a good chance he could still be an NBA rotation player? Collin Loring examines.
Knicks 112, Jazz 100: “Are we all dreaming?”
Knicks-Jazz turned into the Austin Rivers Show on Wednesday night, with Rivers pouring in 14 straight points to seal the game for the Knicks down the stretch. Matthew Miranda relives the night, and grapples with the notion that… the Knicks might actually be good?
Julius Randle’s metamorphosis is a lesson for all of us in how little we know
Julius Randle is off to an All-NBA start to the season that nobody saw coming. Should be adjust our expectations for what we “know” and “don’t know” going forward? Jack Huntley looks to the great philosopher Socrates for inspiration.
Knicks 113, Hawks 108 “It feels so good to want to win games again. ECF!!!”
The Knicks rolled into Atlanta to close out a tough road trip, and rolled out with a huge comeback win. The dynamic duo known as “Quivers,” along with kick-ass performances from Julius Randle and RJ Barrett, pushed the Knicks over .500 seven games into the season. Shwinnypooh recaps the W.
How They Drew It Up: Process, process, process
Welcome back to How They Drew It Up, a recurring series where Drew takes a look at some of the best — and worst — plays of the past week for the Knicks. In today’s edition: bad passes (but good ideas), hard screens, analytical defense, and more.
Knicks 106, Pacers 102: “RJ Barrett is a supervillain in Indianapolis”
The Knicks returned to the scene of their opening night defeat and pulled out an exhilarating win behind strong play from RJ Barrett, Mitchell Robinson, and more. Jon Schulman recaps the game that got the Knicks back to .500 (again).
Raptors 100, Knicks 83: “The silver lining is more of a rusty bronze”
The Knicks ended 2020 in the most fitting way possible, stinking it up against the Raptors in Toronto. On to 2021! Collin Loring recaps the game that ended the worst year.
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