Knicks 113, Bulls 94: “Great vets, great teammates, great coaching”
The New York Knicks secured their 10th win in 11 games on Wednesday night, with their 113-94 victory over the Zach LaVine-less Chicago Bulls.
Suns 118, Knicks 108: “That’s what you’re facing”
The Knicks hung in there with Phoenix at home, looking for a 10th straight win. But the Suns are just a little further along in their journey to redemption, in large part because of Chris Paul, who put New York away in the closing minutes of a 118-108 loss.
Knicks 120, Raptors 103: “Riding through the city right now you can just feel the buzz and the excitement!!”
The Knicks have now won nine straight games, this time beating a Raptors team that usually gives them fits handily at home on the Madison Square Garden floor, 120-103.
Knicks 137, Hawks 127 (OT): “New York, we here”
The New York Knicks’ win streak extended to eight games, after they managed a 137-127 overtime win over the Atlanta Hawks.
Knicks 109, Hornets 97: “Hand me a 9 and I’ll defeat foes”
The red-hot Knicks are now winners of seven straight games, after RJ Barrett erupted in the third quarter to lead the charge.
Knicks 122, Pelicans 112: Clash of the Titans
The New York Knicks refuse to disappoint on the biggest stages, this time putting down Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans 122-112 in overtime in Sunday’s matinee matchup.
Knicks 117, Mavericks 109: “Gimme five”
The Knicks extended their win streak to five games — their best streak in seven years — behind a 44-point herculean effort by Julius Randle and key contributions from RJ Barrett and Derrick Rose, besting the Mavericks, 117-109.
Knicks 116, Pelicans 106: Barometer game
The Knicks earned their first four-game win streak of the season behind a magnificent second half for Alec Burks and a second straight 30-point game from Julius Randle to down the Pelicans on the road.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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