Heat 109, Knicks 103: Postgame Live
Three straight wins just wasn’t meant to be for the Knicks, as the Heat got hot at just the right moment down the stretch to put New York away with a Derrick Rose trade looming on the horizon.
Game Day: Knicks vs. Heat, 2/7/21
The Knicks are going for three straight wins against the floundering Heat in their second straight matinee start. Can they come out on top again? Will Elfrid Payton continue starting? Hopefully one yes and one no, but they probably won’t be in the order we want.
Knicks 110, Blazers 99: Is there a method to the madness?
The New York Knicks staved off some late game heroics from Damian Lillard to capture their second straight win, 110-99, over the Portland Trail Blazers.
Knicks 110, Blazers 99: Postgame Live
The Knicks took the first of their home matinee back-to-back by besting the Blazers at MSG. Randle and RJ continued their excellence, Elfrid crossed 20 points again, Quickley flashed his amazing potential in limited minutes, and six Knicks scored in double figures.
Game Day: Knicks vs. Blazers, 2/6/21
Wake up! It’s time for back-to-back 1 p.m. games. Get ready for Knicks-Blazers today at MSG.
Why Theo Pinson is the real M.E.T. (Most Enthusiastic Teammate), and why we should care
An ode to Theo Pinson, the Spark Plug, the most enthusiastic man on the Knicks that provides the energy that fans just can’t at games right now.
The case for the Knicks to look into trading for Victor Oladipo
Victor Oladipo is apparently on the market (again). How much he might cost to pry from the Rockets is the big question, but could the Knicks be in the perfect position to buy low and attempt to re-sign a talented (but not without risks) player this summer?
Knicks 107, Bulls 103: Xanax for the soul
Julius Randle continued his excellence, Elfrid Payton posted his first 20-point game in a while, RJ Barrett continued his hot play, and the Knicks came away with a win in Chicago. Matthew Miranda recaps a game that felt rather routine (especially when watched on DVR).
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
It’s February. We know you’re just chilling in your house under 10 feet of snow right now. How about getting some burning questions off your chest? Click through and ask away in the comments!
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.
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