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.
Cavs 106, Knicks 103: Postgame Live
The Knicks played the Cavs tight, but some key gaffes down the stretch doomed them to their fifth straight loss. On to Boston on Sunday!
Game Day: Knicks @ Cavs, 1/15/21
The Knicks hit the road to take on the Cavs in a rematch of one of their most fun wins of the season. Can they capture that same magic again?
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.
Nets 116, Knicks 109: Postgame Live
The Knicks played the not-quite-new-look Nets and couldn’t hold Kevin Durant and the shorthanded team from across the river off. But Julius and some of the kids went off and the Knicks had one of their first fake comebacks of the year, so it wasn’t all bad!
Game Day: Knicks vs. Nets, 1/13/21
The Nets come across town to visit the Knicks with… well, a few things off the court distracting them, namely one of their two max players. Can the Knicks take advantage of the other New York team being the source of drama for once? We’ll see!
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.
Hornets 109, Knicks 88: Postgame Live
The Knicks’ losing streak continued with an uninspiring showing in Charlotte. But Kevin Knox exploded, so there was that.
Game Day: Knicks @ Hornets, 1/11/21
The Knicks take the road in an attempt to break their mini slump against the Charlotte Hornets. Can a matchup against a team without a top-tier big man allow Mitchell Robinson to flourish?
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!
Nuggets 114, Knicks 89: Postgame Live
The Knicks got thoroughly outclassed on their home floor by the Nuggets, which is probably more in line with what most people expected heading into the season. The Knicks are back to .500, but Julius Randle hit an impressive 10-game milestone at least!
Game Day: Knicks vs. Nuggets, 1/10/21
Things aren’t getting any easier for the Knicks after their loss to the Thunder on Friday. Today, the Western Conference contending Nuggets visit MSG. Can the Knicks contain Jokic and the (so far) underachieving Nuggets? More importantly, have the Nuggets been properly contact-traced for COVID after facing a team yesterday that’s been knee deep in the NBA’s recent outbreak?
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.
Thunder 101, Knicks 89: Postgame Live
The Knicks came in as a favorite for the first time this season, and maybe it would’ve been better if they were underdogs. The Thunder hustled their butts off and stole one in Madison Square Garden, ending the Knicks’ three-game win streak.
Game Day: Thunder @ Knicks, 1/8/21
The Thunder visit the Knicks tonight, a team that the Knicks were supposed to be in the cellar with. Instead, the Knicks are thriving and favored to beat the OKC Future Draft Considerations. Can New York take care of business at home?
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