Knicks 107, Bulls 103: Postgame Live
Elfrid Payton probably bought himself another 40 games starting, and the Knicks won the second of their two-game set in Chicago.
Game Day: Knicks @ Bulls, 2/3/21
The Knicks stay in Chicago for a second straight game. Can they right the ship tonight? Can Elfrid Payton finally get benched? Can Frank Ntilikina finally be dusted off?
Tom Thibodeau, Immanuel Quickley, and the realities of an inevitable point guard exorcism
The time to start Immanuel Quickley isn’t in the future — it’s now. IQ’s best minutes come with the starters, and some of the team’s worst minutes come with Quickley mixed in with the bench. Jack Huntley lays out the matter-of-fact case for exorcising Elfrid sooner than later.
Calling all Strickland February mailbag questions
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Bulls 110, Knicks 102: KYP: Know Your Personnel
The Knicks came into Chicago on the second game of a back-to-back and played sluggish on their way to a 110-102 loss to the Bulls, but the rotations from head coach Tom Thibodeau are also becoming more concerning by the day. Could a few adjustments have helped the Knicks sneak a win?
Bulls 110, Knicks 102: Postgame Live
The Knicks started their Chicago trip off with a thud, getting burned by Lauri Markkanen. That said, they were in it until the final whistle, but just couldn’t get it done against the Bulls down the stretch.
Game Day: Knicks @ Bulls, 2/1/21
The Knicks escaped the snow in New York to travel to Chicago for the second game of a back-to-back. They’ll be in Chicago for the next two games. Can they get off on the right foot in the Windy City?
Clippers 129, Knicks 115: Got everything but the W
Matched up with the LA Clippers on Sunday, back-to-back wins weren’t in the cards for the New York Knicks, as they dropped this one, 129-115.
Clippers 129, Knicks 115: Postgame Live
The Knicks played one of the best teams in the NBA and held their own until a late rally by the Clippers put them away. But huge performances by Julius Randle, RJ Barrett, and Immanuel Quickley paint a rosy picture of the future for the Knicks.
Game Day: Knicks vs. Clippers, 1/31/21
The Knicks are riding the high of an Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett-led win over the Cavs into an afternoon matchup with the Clippers at home. Unfortunately, the Clips are winners of 9 of their last 10. Can the Knicks overcome their vastly superior opponent?
Knicks 102, Cavs 81: This guy is uncanny
The Knicks returned home reeling from their west coast trip, but came out strong against a familiar Cavs team. Then Immanuel Quickley happened, as the rookie took over yet another game and sealed a huge win for the Knicks at MSG.
Knicks 102, Cavaliers 81: Postgame Live
The Knicks returned home from the west coast to the best coast, and defended home court against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Immanuel Quickley once again took over for the Knicks, RJ Barrett played big, and the Knicks got a 102-81 victory to snap their three-game skid.
Game Day: Knicks vs. Cavaliers, 1/29/21
The Knicks face… the Cavs? Again? Really? OK. They face the Cavs at home tonight in their return to Madison Square Garden from the west coast trip, the fifth time this season including the preseason. Will Thibs make sure Knicks-Cavs V stands out from the crowd with some changes?
56 Elfrid Payton-themed conspiracy theories
After tonight’s game, Elfrid Payton will share a very important statistical benchmark with some other maligned former Knicks point guards. Could tonight be Elf’s apocalypse as the Knicks’ starting point guard?
Jazz 108, Knicks 94: It was fun while it lasted
Austin Rivers had 25 in one half, RJ Barrett continued his string of good play, the Knicks led by 15 at one point… and yet, they still lost by 14 after some costly strategic and play style errors in the second half.
Jazz 108, Knicks 94: Postgame Live
Austin Rivers went bonkers in the first half, but the Knicks went icy in the second. The Knicks end their road trip with a 1-3 record headed back to the Garden on Friday.
Game Day: Knicks @ Jazz, 1/26/21
The Knicks are on a two-game skid to end their road trip in Utah… against the hottest team in the NBA. In fact, the last time the Jazz lost was to the Knicks. Can New York make it a clean sweep over Utah?
Blazers 116, Knicks 113: Too much Payton, not enough Quickley
The Knicks fell in a big hole to start the game in Portland, and it looked like blowout city early on. Despite Immanuel Quickley’s best efforts to lead a comeback, New York fell to a shorthanded Portland Trail Blazers team on Sunday night, 116-113.
Blazers 116, Knicks 113: Postgame Live
It looked like the Knicks were going to get blown out… then Immanuel Quickley happened. The rook went for 31 points in 24 minutes, and the Knicks’ losing streak went to three games in the most pleasing way possible.
Game Day: Knicks @ Blazers, 1/24/21
The Knicks continue their west coast trip with a foray in Portland. The Blazers are hurtin’, but they still have Damian Lillard. Can New York do enough to get the W and get back to .500?
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