Suns 118, Knicks 108: “That’s what you’re facing”
The Knicks hung in there with Phoenix at home, looking for a 10th straight win. But the Suns are just a little further along in their journey to redemption, in large part because of Chris Paul, who put New York away in the closing minutes of a 118-108 loss.
Suns 118, Knicks 110: Postgame Reaction
The Knicks got up big early over the Suns, but ultimately a big run by Phoenix and an absolutely dominant performance from Chris Paul down the stretch ended the win streak at nine.
Game Day: Knicks vs. Suns, 4/26/21
The Knicks are on the precipice of a 10-game win streak, but their path to double digits won’t be an easy one — they have the Phoenix Suns in town, the second seed in the West.
A celebration of Reggie Bullock; or, the plasticity of 3-point rate
Reggie Bullock has grown within this very season from a moderately good 3-point shooter to an absolute high-volume gunner. How has his newfound variety of shot attempts led to the change?
Knicks 120, Raptors 103: “Riding through the city right now you can just feel the buzz and the excitement!!”
The Knicks have now won nine straight games, this time beating a Raptors team that usually gives them fits handily at home on the Madison Square Garden floor, 120-103.
Knicks 120, Raptors 103: Postgame Live
The Knicks extended their win streak to nine behind strong efforts from Julius Randle, RJ Barrett, Derrick Rose, and a complete team effort on defense, dropping the Raptors at MSG, 120-103.
Game Day: Knicks vs. Raptors, 4/24/21
The Knicks face their first repeat customer during their current eight-game win streak, the Raptors team that they beat to secure their second straight. Will the Knicks’ hot 3-point shooting get them another W over Toronto, or will the Raptors — hot in their own right — come to MSG and spoil the party?
Word on the street is the Knicks are back. So now what?
Team building in the NBA isn’t an exact science, and so often it comes down to making just the right decisions at the right time. Do the Knicks and the Leon Rose-led front office have what it takes to avoid the Treadmill of Mediocrity and find their way to the Hot Tub of Champagne?
Knicks 137, Hawks 127 (OT): “New York, we here”
The New York Knicks’ win streak extended to eight games, after they managed a 137-127 overtime win over the Atlanta Hawks.
Knicks 137, Hawks 127 (OT): Postgame Live
The Knicks and Hawks duked it out in an injury-filled slugfest, with New York ultimately coming out on top, 137-127, after Julius Randle dropped his latest 40-point masterpiece and Immanuel Quickley and Derrick Rose’s bench connection took over.
Game Day: Knicks vs. Hawks, 4/21/21
The Knicks are hot, but facing a team that’s arguably been just as hot — the Atlanta Hawks, who are winners of nine of their last 11 and have won 75% of their games since Nate McMillan took over as head coach. Will the Knicks’ luck run out, or are eight straight wins in the cards?
Knicks 109, Hornets 97: “Hand me a 9 and I’ll defeat foes”
The red-hot Knicks are now winners of seven straight games, after RJ Barrett erupted in the third quarter to lead the charge.
Knicks 109, Hornets 97: Postgame Live
The Knicks are blazing hot — officially the hottest team in the NBA, as a matter of fact — after notching their seventh straight win, 109-97, vs. the Hornets after an explosive second half from RJ Barrett.
Game Day: Knicks vs. Hornets, 4/20/21
Is seven straight in the cards for the Knicks? They get the injury-plagued and struggling Hornets at home to give it a shot.
A Taj Homage: Praise for the Knicks’ ageless wonder at center
Nobody could have predicted that 35-year-old Taj Gibson would be one of the main reasons for the Knicks’ stingy defense this season when he was a late add to the roster in January, yet here we are. Benjy Ritholtz dives deep into Taj’s considerable impact for the Knicks this season.
The Knicks are streaking, but what could help their offense be even better?
Despite their recent success, the Knicks’ offense has often been anything but pretty this year. What simple adjustments could New York make to improve themselves on that side of the ball?
Knicks 122, Pelicans 112: Clash of the Titans
The New York Knicks refuse to disappoint on the biggest stages, this time putting down Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans 122-112 in overtime in Sunday’s matinee matchup.
Knicks 122, Pelicans 112 (OT): Postgame Live
The Knicks got ahead, lost the lead, but then used heroics from Derrick Rose and Reggie Bullock late in the game to force overtime against the Pelicans and run away with their sixth straight win.
Game Day: Knicks vs. Pelicans, 4/18/21
The Knicks head home looking for a six-game win streak, facing the same team that they won their fourth straight against on Wednesday. Can they contain Zion again and keep the magic going?
Analyzing Julius Randle and Zion Williamson’s first meeting before round two
When the Knicks met the Pelicans this past Wednesday, it presented an incredibly interesting matchup of two of the NBA’s strongest power forwards. What can be gleaned from the first meeting of Julius Randle and Zion Williamson ahead of Sunday’s second Knicks-Pelicans game in a week?
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