Dallas Palace of Analysis: Are the Knicks better against the zone than we think?
Dallas Amico breaks down the Knicks' much-maligned performance against the Sixers' zone defense this past weekend in the Dallas Palace of Analysis... but were they actually better than you think?
Five Graphs: How can Josh Hart help the Knicks going forward?
Josh Hart made an instant impact in his first action with the Knicks, but what do the stats say about him prior to joining the Knicks?
Knicks 126, Jazz 120: Instant impact
Josh Hart debuted for the Knicks and instantly made his presence felt, but could his presence start creating some tough dilemmas surrounding Quentin Grimes and Immanuel Quickley’s playing time?
76ers 119, Knicks 108: Gods and monsters
The Knicks tried to mount a roundball Ragnarok, but the apocalypse came up short
Analyzing the Knicks’ and the NBA’s 2023 trade deadline
The Knicks got Josh Hart. The rest of the NBA went absolutely bonkers, and only a handful of teams left the NBA’s trade deadline the same as they started. The Strickland’s staff got together again to take a look around now that all the dust has settled.
The Josh Hart trade: What it means for the Knicks
A move that brings clarity to the Knicks’ present-day and their future
Knicks 102, Magic 98: So cool, so collected
Behind a masterful fourth quarter from Jalen Brunson, the New York Knicks overcame a slow start to defeat the Orlando Magic.
The Strickland’s 2023 Knicks Trade Deadline Roundtable
Trade season is upon us, and for the New York Knicks, that means rumors and whispers abound. What players should they be interested in? Are there other players that make more sense? The Strickland staff weighs in.
Knicks 108, 76ers 97: The weird turn pro
After falling into an early, enormous deficit, something unexpected had to happen for the Knicks to win. Some things did.
Clippers 134, Knicks 128 (OT): Skinny mirror
Just because someone has what you want doesn’t mean you want what they have.
Knicks 106, Heat 104: The knife’s edge
The distance between winning and losing is practically non-existent.
Lakers 129, Knicks 123 (OT): This is not 38
Know what beats rock, paper & scissors? LeBron James.
Should the Knicks use one of their protected first round picks to upgrade at the trade deadline?
The Knicks, thanks to some maneuvering this past draft, find themselves flush with protected first round picks. Should they entertain moving one or more of them at this year’s trade deadline for a roster upgrade?
Nets 122, Knicks 115: The sound of music
Knicks/Nets isn’t a rivalry. It’s something better.
Knicks 120, Celtics 117: Should’ve sent a poet
A Wallace Stevens poem from 100 years ago re: the beauty of these Knickerbockers
An early look at what free agents could help the Knicks level up this offseason
The Knicks have surprised many with how well they’ve played this year, but as Knicks history has taught us, leveling up from good to great is no small feat. Who could help the Knicks get there?
Knicks 105, Cavaliers 103: K.I.S.S.
New York’s best player played perhaps his best game in their best win of the season
Shotmaking: Not just for stars anymore!
The NBA’s middle-class players have to do more than ever to keep up with the Joneses — making shots isn’t even the baseline anymore.
Raptors 125, Knicks 116: I have questions
Early and late the Knicks offered no defense, while the game as a whole offered countless questions
Atlanta 139, New York 124: Looks familiar
The math checks out: subtract your best big and watch the problems & points allowed multiply
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