Thunder 145, Knicks 135: Now that’s odd
Twenty-nine teams understand that 3 > 2. What Tom Thibodeau presupposes is . . . maybe it isn’t?
Knicks 121, Pistons 112: Just another team — in a good way
The Knicks won a game they should. Not that there’s anything wrong with that.
The Strickland Archives: Highway to the Floater Zone
Old research from Drew has surfaced related to NBA shooting zones and midrange shots, specifically short midrange shots.
Knicks 120, Timberwolves 107: Let it rain
After drowning beneath a wave of threes vs. Boston, the Knicks bury Minnesota with a tsunami of their own.
Knicks 106, 76ers 104: 5! - 4! - 3! - 2! - 1! = W
Tom Thibodeau painted it as advanced calculus, but really, it’s basic math: Obi Toppin and Julius Randle shared the floor together and led a Knicks comeback against the 76ers on the road.
Hawks 112, Knicks 99: A second half to forget
The Knicks got out to a 23-point lead in the first half, but familiar detrimental patterns by the head coach doomed them to a double-digit loss.
Six games in: The Knicks’ familiar strengths and weaknesses are clear
The Knicks have only played the first six games of their 2022-23 slate, but some trends from that small sample seem like they’re likely to continue all season long.
Cavaliers 121, Knicks 108: Stumbling & fumbling
A late turnaround was followed by a later collapse as the Knicks let a win slip through their grasp.
Bucks 119, Knicks 108: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
A loss that can be all things to all people is no loss at all.
Knicks 134, Hornets 131 (OT): The blink of an eye
With a dramatic overtime win, the Knicks continue defying the odds with their early-season successes.
What constitutes success for Tom Thibodeau with the Knicks in 2022-23?
After a tumultuous 2021-22 season, things seem to be on the right track for Tom Thibodeau in 2022-23 thus far. But what should be the goals for Thibs to not just save the Knicks, but also preserve his job in 2022-23 and beyond?
Knicks 115, Magic 102: “In complete control”
In convincing fashion, the New York Knicks secured their second victory of the season with a 115-102 win over Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic.
How They Drew It Up: Week 1
The Knicks had a competitive first week of the 2022-23 season, with a tight loss to the Grizzlies and a blowout win over the Pistons. Even so, there were good things, and plenty of bad as well. Drew Steele breaks down the week that was for the Knicks.
11 big questions for the 2022-23 New York Knicks season
The Knicks are facing a pivotal 2022-23 season, with a stable of young players looking to prove themselves and a heap of expectations to achieve something. How will they fare?
Dallas Palace of Analysis: Breaking down Knicks-Grizzlies
Dallas Amico breaks down the tape of the Knicks’ season-opening loss to the Memphis Grizzlies.
Grizzlies 115, Knicks 112 (OT): Thud — in a good way
Unlikely heroes abounded in Cam Reddish and Julius Randle as the Knicks staged an unlikely fake comeback vs. the Memphis Grizzlies in the first game of the 2022-23 season.
Will the Knicks deliver? 2022–23 season Strickland staff roundtable
It’s that time again! The Knicks open their season tonight, so we at The Strickland are here with our always accurate, always insightful, always perfect roundtable predictions for the upcoming season. Enjoy!
Season Preview: How good can the Knicks’ offense be?
The Knicks have been bad at offense for a long time, not having ranked in the top half of the league in eight years. Can this year finally be the year they crack the top 15 of the NBA in offense?
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How Mike Brown’s willingness to experiment has started opening new doors for the Knicks this season.