Sixers 99, Knicks 96: “@!#?@!”
The Knicks were in position to potentially win a big game for their playoff hopes, but came up short to the top-seeded Sixers on the road. Some games just exude disappoint, and this was one of them, writes Matthew Miranda.
Sixers 99, Knicks 96: Postgame Live
The Knicks had a lead late in Philly, but the Sixers came back and put them away in a backbreaking loss for New York on the second game of a road back-to-back against the two best teams in the East.
Game Day: Knicks @ Sixers, 3/16/21
The Knicks head to Philly for the second game of their close-to-home road back-to-back to take on the Sixers, who have won nine of their last 11 games. But without Joel Embiid active, can the Knicks take advantage?
Nets 117, Knicks 112: “I called a foul but that’s not a foul”
The New York Knicks almost outlasted the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night, but ultimately fell just short of an upset win, by a score of 117-112.
Nets 117*, Knicks 112: Postgame Live
The Nets got a big hand from the officials down the stretch and secured a victory over the Knicks, despite some brilliant defense from the Knicks in the closing minutes to come back from an 18-point deficit.
Game Day: Knicks @ Nets, 3/15/21
The Knicks head across the river for the first game of a brutal back-to-back tonight and tomorrow. Can they pull an upset against the red-hot Nets?
Julius Randle is in his seventh year as a pro, but is it surprising it took him this long to develop into an All-Star?
Last week marked the first All-Star appearance of Julius Randle’s career at the ripe old age of 26. But is it any surprise it took Randle this long to get there, considering the significant development hurdles that stood in his way throughout the years?
Knicks 119, Thunder 97: “Yo! I’m a Knick!”
The Knicks got back to their winning ways in a big way, behind a career-high scoring effort from RJ Barrett, a triple-double from Julius Randle, and a strong case to start by Immanuel Quickley. There were a lot of storylines in this one: what’s your pleasure?
Knicks 119, Thunder 97: Postgame Live
The Knicks got back over .500 against a very depleted Thunder team on the road, behind huge games from RJ Barrett, Julius Randle, and Immanuel Quickley.
Game Day: Knicks @ Thunder, 3/13/21
The Knicks continue their road trip in an afternoon tip against the Thunder. Can they get back on track after the embarrassing loss to the Bucks the other night?
Riley vs. Auerbach: A new excerpt from Fred From Fresh Meadows: A Knicks Memoir
Check out a second excerpt from The Strickland Press’ first book, “Fred From Fresh Meadows: A Knicks Memoir” by Fred Cantor, about the legacy of Pat Riley vs. the famed Celtics coach Red Auerbach, and how each fared in their careers minus the biggest stars they coached.
Bucks 134, Knicks 101: Good ole fashioned NBA blowout
Thursday night was throwback night for the New York Knicks, who got blown out by the Milwaukee Bucks, 134-101.
Bucks 134, Knicks 101: Postgame Live
The Knicks rolled into Milwaukee for their first game post-All-Star break, and… well, it wasn’t pretty. But RJ Barrett had a good game!
Game Day: Knicks @ Bucks, 3/11/21
The Knicks are back to start the second half of the season… against the Bucks, on the road. Tough stuff! Can New York start the second half of the season off with a bang?
What is the Knicks’ perfect pace? On the slow Knicks, definitional rabbit holes, and baby hippos
Two things are abundantly clear if you watch even a handful of Knicks games this year: they play great defense, and they play at a glacial pace on offense. Could that glacier afford to melt a little bit, though?
The duality of the 2020-21 Nerlens Noel experience
Nerlens Noel has stepped in in a big way for Mitchell Robinson, leading the Knicks to a top-10 defensive rating in Mitch’s stead. But for all of his defensive prowess, it’s impossible to ignore the fact that he just can’t hold onto the ball. Does Noel’s defensive dominance outweigh the limitations of his suspect hands?
RJ Barrett has the pieces. Can he pull them together?
From the time he entered the NBA and leading into his second season, RJ Barrett had two skills that could define his career in the league: finishing and shooting. He’s shown some improvement in both, but is it sustainable? And how do his improvements compare to others at his age?
The Two Obadiahs: Breaking down Obi Toppin’s two-way game halfway through his rookie season
Obi Toppin has unexpectedly been dropped into a very precarious development situation behind Julius Randle’s emergence. How has Obi fared on both sides of the ball? Could he actually be further along on defense than on offense?
A history and ranking of the Knicks in the Dunk Contest before Obi Toppin’s debut
Obi Toppin will compete in the Slam Dunk Contest this weekend, becoming the latest in a long line of Knicks to compete. Vivek Dadhania goes back through all the previous Knicks Dunk Contest participants and ranks them from worst to best, along with some historical context from the moment.
Aesthet-Knicks: How do we define “good” basketball?
The Knicks have been winning a lot more this season, but they’ve often won “ugly.” But does winning itself make basketball enjoyable? Is it possible to play an aesthetically-pleasing brand of losing basketball?
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