Game Day: Knicks @ Pacers, 1/2/21
The Knicks have their first repeat opponent of the 2020-21 season, a road tilt with the Indiana Pacers. Will things go differently for the Knicks this time? Jon Schulman previews (with a special tribute to MF DOOM).
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.
Raptors 100, Knicks 83: Postgame Live
The Knicks went to Tampa Bay to take on the Raptors on New Year’s Eve and couldn’t pull out a win. Catch up on the key stats and highlights!
Game Day: Knicks @ Raptors,12/31/20
The Knicks bring a close to 2020 in the most 2020 way possible, down in Tampa to face the Toronto Raptors, who got kicked out of Canada thanks to COVID. Get ready for the game with Jon Schulman.
The New Obi: What to expect from Toppin’s scoring as a pro power forward
Obi Toppin is unfortunately out with an early-season calf injury, but could be due back to the Knicks’ lineup sooner than later. When he comes back, what will his offensive diet consist of? Prez conflates Obi’s college numbers to his pro numbers to try to come to a hypothesis.
Knicks 95, Cavaliers 86: “What the hell has gotten into Randle?”
The Knicks went on the road after a big upset over the Bucks, and Julius Randle delivered a triple-double en route to the Knicks’ second straight win. Shwinnypooh catches you up on the highs and lows of this early-season slugfest with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Knicks 95, Cavs 86: Postgame Live
The Knicks went on the road to face the undefeated Cavs and pulled out a tough victory despite turning the ball over 27 times. Julius Randle triple-doubled, the Knicks shot 56% from deep, and gutted out a win.
Game Day: Knicks @ Cavs, 12/29/20
The Knicks and Cavs face off tonight in Cleveland. Will the Cavs exact revenge for the Knicks’ two preseason drubbings? Or can the Knicks keep the energy going from their huge upset over the Bucks? Both teams are chock full of injuries, either way. Jon Schulman gets you prepared (and feel free to comment along!).
Knicks 130, Bucks 110: “Swarming defense, efficient offense!”
The Knicks beat the crap out of one of the best teams in the East. Julius Randle and Elfrid Payton went off. RJ Barrett, Kevin Knox, and Frank Ntilikina all played well. Oh, and Iggy Brazdeikis almost got in a fight. Catch up on the most fun night of the Knicks’ young season with Jon Schulman.
Knicks 130, Bucks 110: Postgame Live
The Knicks annihilated (???) the Bucks at home tonight behind huge performances by Julius Randle, Elfrid Payton, Frank Ntilikina, RJ Barrett, and more. Relive the best moments!
Game Day: Knicks vs. Bucks, 12/27/20
Jon Schulman gets you ready for tonight’s Knicks-Bucks matchup at MSG. There’s not too much to say, it’s probably gonna be a slaughter.
Sixers 109, Knicks 89: “I’ve thrown away better”
The 76ers played with their food for a good thirty minutes, but the raw talent differential was too much to overcome for our mediocre City-Jersey-Beclothed, point-guardless gang of try-hards. Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid were too much to handle despite Julius Randle’s best efforts. Prez has your recap.
Sixers 109, Knicks 89: Postgame Live
The Knicks lost to the Sixers to open play at Madison Square Garden after a somewhat competitive first half. Catch up on the key stats and watch some Knicks Fan TV.
Game Day: Sixers @ Knicks, 12/26/20
Jon Schulman gets you ready for the Knicks’ regular season home opener against the Sixers tonight, including some worries about Mitchell Robinson and Nerlens Noel’s foul issues flaring up against Joel Embiid.
Hyper-analyzing RJ Barrett’s fantastic first game of the 2020-21 season
RJ Barrett put on a clinic in the Knicks’ first game of the season, dropping an efficient 26 points, eight rebounds, and five assists. Derek Reifer analyzes one of the best games of RJ’s career, and why it shows that a great foundation could be in place this year and beyond.
Pacers 121, Knicks 107: “This is a much better Knicks team than last year”
The Knicks fought hard for the first half and change, but ultimately fell on opening night to a much stronger Pacers team. Still, though, there were signs of light for the Knicks, namely the role that the young players played in the tight game. Matthew Miranda recaps the action.
Pacers 121, Knicks 107: Postgame Live
The Knicks started off strong against the Pacers, with RJ Barrett feasting and hitting his first nine shots, but ultimately fell apart down the stretch in Indiana.
Game Day: Knicks @ Pacers, 12/23/20
Jon Schulman gets you ready for the Knicks’ season opener on the road at Indiana. Can the Knicks carry over their end of preseason magic? Hit the comments during game time!
Land O’ Takes: The Strickland staff’s 2020-21 Knicks season predictions
The Strickland staff got together before the Knicks’ regular season opener and got some takes off about the upcoming season, including ‘20-21 Knicks MVP, record prediction, drippiest Knick, most likely to be traded, and more!
A toast to the imperfect, but hopefully fun 2020-21 New York Knicks
These 2020-21 Knicks might largely stink. Some players that fans fall in love with this year may eventually be moved due to the nature of the always star-thirsty NBA. But hopefully they’ll show improvement and the roots of something great, and for that reason, Jack Huntley would like to propose a toast.
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