Sixers 101, Knicks 100 (OT): “Chaos reigns at the Garden”
The Philadelphia Refere… — I mean, 76ers* — outlasted the New York Knicks on Sunday night in overtime, 101-100, despite late-game heroics from Alec Burks and Julius Randle.
Game Day: Knicks vs. Sixers, 3/21/21
The Knicks get their chance at revenge on the Sixers, only this time at Madison Square Garden. Could Mitchell Robinson returning be the X-factor the Knicks need?
Knicks 94, Magic 93
The Knicks needed a win at home against the Magic, and it got close late, but they came out on top after standout games from Julius Randle, Frank Ntilikina, Reggie Bullock, and more.
Knicks 94, Magic 93: Postgame Live
The Knicks got taken to the brink by the Magic, but a last-second steal by Reggie Bullock and a career-high 17 assists in a triple-double for Julius Randle pushed them to victory.
Game Day: Knicks vs. Magic, 3/18/21
The Knicks return home after a tough road back-to-back against the top two teams in the East led to heartbreak. Can they get back on track against the Magic, with both teams hurting?
Quickley, Barrett, Randle minutes and The Ancient Song of the Bucket
Thousands of years ago, it was predicted that NBA teams might one day play their three best players together, and the cave basketball players of old sang the Song of the Bucket. Thibs’ recent uncovering of these ancient texts has led to a most positive development for the Knicks — playing Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett, and Julius Randle together for big minutes.
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!
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