A Tale of Two Thibs
What drives the intensely stubborn Knicks’ head coach? Would you believe it’s a dream?
How the Knicks let an opponent get in-rhythym
The Knicks defense has led them to consecutive wins. To keep winning, they should remember lessons from one of their Ls.
Knicks 113, Hawks 89: Broadway went dark
Broadway’s best was Julius Randle, leading the Knicks to their first winning streak in weeks.
Knicks 92, Cavaliers 81: What a funny sport
On a night the Knicks were expected to lose, when even some of their fans rooted for an L, they won their best game of the season.
Bucks 109, Knicks 103: The Mitch is back
Another game lost shouldn’t disguise one Knicks takeaway that’s a big — and I do mean big — plus.
Knicks 140, Pistons 110: An enjoyable win
Before the schedule turns tricky again, the Knicks took care of business in destroying Detroit.
Is the Knicks’ established “culture” teetering on the edge of being a poor one?
Dating back to the magical 2020-21 season, the Knicks have struggled under Tom Thibodeau to establish a culture built on accountability. Are they in danger of setting a dangerous precedent?
Grizzlies 127, Knicks 123: “Sometimes you win, sometimes you learn”
The Knicks hung in there against a very good Grizzlies team, but ultimately came up short.
Blazers 132, Knicks 129 (OT): The time has come
What could just be written off as a run-of-the-mill Knicks loss was underscored by a problem that’s been brewing on this team for more than three years.
Knicks 129, Thunder 119: See the light
The Road Trip of Death ended as it began: with an encouraging Knicks win.
Suns 116, Knicks 95: What a nightmare
The Knicks ducked back below .500 after a terribly bad defensive second half, highlighted by their head coach and their star power forward’s impacts.
Warriors 111, Knicks 101: Then came Midway
It only took a few minutes in Golden State to stop the Knicks in their tracks.
Knicks 106, Nuggets 103: Absolutely bananas
A Knicks win no one saw coming could herald an unforseen turnaround, too.
Knicks 118, Jazz 111: “Not today.”
The Knicks came out inspired — whether for Tom Thibodeau’s sake, Julius Randle’s sake, or perhaps just their own sakes — and upset the Utah Jazz to start their five-game west coast swing.
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.
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