Knicks 112, Lakers 96: “No flip cups need apply”
The Knicks faced a team led by LeBron James, though LeBron himself did not suit up for this one. Still, the stark contrast of where the Knicks are now vs. where they were once upon a time when Bron mocked them on their home floor was stark, as the Knicks wiped up the shorthanded Lakers, 112-96.
Knicks 102, Raptors 96: RJ Barrett did it again. Did you expect anything else?
The Knicks took an 18-point lead over the Raptors early in this game, only to cough it up and need to scratch out a win late. And who else to bring the Knicks a home win than RJ Barrett, the Knicks’ clutch king of late?
Knicks 133, Grizzlies 129 (OT): “This is how you win her”
Last night’s game felt like it was going to be a loss, based off recent history. It had to be, right? But then the Knicks won, behind a huge night for the bench and a huge stretch run for RJ Barrett.
On the Knicks’ untested gem of a four-man lineup, why you should want it, and why we haven’t had it
Fifty-two minutes: that’s how long the Knicks’ most promising foursome has played together this season, and that may, unfortunately, be the cap. Jack Huntley examines why — or, how? — the Knicks’ four best-fitting players have played so little together this year.
Celtics 101, Knicks 99: Low hanging fruit still too high
The Knicks had yet another winnable game slip from their grasp thanks to questionable decisions and play down the stretch. But this loss to the Celtics wasn’t without an RJ Barrett-shaped silver lining.
Glasswork: A deep dive into the New York Knicks’ rebounders
Just how much do individual rebound numbers matter? Are rebounds more of a team game than an individual one? How do the Knicks’ bigs rank out? Prez takes a deep dive.
Nets 114, Knicks 112: “Leave me on him”
The New York Knicks allowed the Brooklyn Nets to complete the season series sweep on Monday, in a 114-112 loss.
Knicks 125, Pistons 81: Aberration or revelation?
The Knicks’ three-game losing streak is dead, and in a big way — they annihilated the Pistons on Detroit’s own home floor, behind a masterful Julius Randle and Reggie Bullock performance.
Mavericks 99, Knicks 86
The Knicks got out to a double-digit lead, Obi Toppin was playing great, yada yada yada, the Knicks are back to a game under .500.
Kristaps’ Way: What if the Knicks did not trade their Unicorn?
Welcome to our first Knicktion: Knicks-based fiction. In this first installment, Shwinnypooh and Knicks Illustrated imagine a world where Steve Mills didn’t pull the trigger on Kristaps Porzingis’ trade demand in 2019, setting in motion a chain of events that haunts Knicks fans to this day.
Timberwolves 102, Knicks 101: “Oh he crazy”
The Knicks have blown some games before, and even this season, but this one? To the worst team in the league, after leading by 18? This one was a real embarrassment, writes Matthew Miranda.
The New York Knicks are the most efficient team in the NBA
Yes, you read the headline right. The Knicks might not be the most efficient team by the on-court numbers, but from a payroll-to-wins perspective, they’re tops in the NBA.
Heat 98, Knicks 88: Flat-out unacceptable
The New York Knicks closed their season series against the Miami Heat with another loss on Monday night, falling 98-88 to the defending Eastern Conference champions.
How lessons from Jimmy Butler could help shape RJ Barrett’s career trajectory
It was a small moment in one of the tougher Knicks losses this season — Jimmy Butler took a few seconds out of his day to give RJ Barrett some advice during the game. Could lessons from Butler be the key to RJ developing into his best self?
Knicks 102, Bucks 96: “Ohhhhhhh”
The Knicks pulled out a win over the shorthanded Bucks, but got even more shorthanded themselves thanks to a devastating foot injury to Mitchell Robinson. Still, the team emerged two games over .500 thanks to more big performances from RJ Barrett and Alec Burks.
Assessing the Knicks’ low-key NBA trade deadline and what it means for them moving forward
The NBA trade deadline came and went for the Knicks yesterday, with only one move around the margins to show for it. Did the Knicks miss out? Was the timing just not right? Did they avoid doing something stupid? Jeremy Cohen breaks down the present and future implications for the Knicks.
Knicks 106, Wizards 102: “BANG!”
The Knicks played their second straight game against the Wizards and looked dead in the water after three putrid quarters. But then the whole team lit up at once, and a ferocious 17-point comeback led by RJ Barrett and Alec Burks sent the Knicks back to a game over .500.
Strickland Knicks Roundtable: What should the New York Knicks do at the NBA trade deadline?
The Knicks have been rumored to be interested in a number of targets at this year’s trade deadline — Andre Drummond, Victor Oladipo, Lonzo Ball, and more. Should they be interested in those players? A panel of our experts weigh in.
What if Frank Ntilikina is more than a defensive playmaker? What if he’s a curse-breaker?
Frank Ntilikina is the current longest-tenured Knick. Could he become the first player since Charlie Ward to sign a second deal with the Knicks after completing his rookie deal, breaking the longstanding Charlie Ward Curse?
Knicks 131, Wizards 113: “MVP!”
The Knicks needed a win, preferably one that didn’t require a 48-minute slog. The Wizards turned out to be the perfect opponent, as the Knicks cruised to an easy victory at home behind Julius Randle’s 37-point night.
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