The New York (10–6) roll into Charlotte to face the struggling Hornets (4–13), who have dropped six straight. The Knicks hope to keep their NBA Cup hopes alive while battling their well-documented road issues; they’ve won just two away games all season, and their offensive rating sinks from 123.8 at home to 114.4 away from […]
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When Landry Shamet grabbed his shoulder and ran to the locker room during last week’s contest against the Magic, Knicks fans were shaken. Shamet had been a godsend for a Knicks team that had had its share of ups and downs. His three-point shooting and defense had been pivotal in keeping the Knicks afloat during […]
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After waking up in the second half to take care of business against the lowly Nets on Monday night, New York continues their road trip by going into Charlotte to take on the 4-13 Hornets. Charlotte started the season off on a relatively good note, going 2-1 in their first three games, but has struggled […]
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Monday night in Brooklyn, the Knicks picked up their tenth win of the season. What have we learned after sixteen games of data? First, depending on the venue, the Knicks are very Jekyll-and-Hyde-y. At Madison Square Garden, they are a juggernaut with an 8–1 record at home. With the Garden faithful at their backs and […]
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Shara Taylor was at Barclays Center on Monday night as the Knicks beat the Nets, 113–100, in a ‘road’ win powered by Karl-Anthony Towns’ 37 points and Jalen Brunson’s steady leadership. Shorthanded without OG Anunoby, Landry Shamet, and Mitchell Robinson, New York shook off a sluggish start to take control after halftime. Here’s Shara with […]
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It’s late November, which means it’s time for everyone’s favorite sporting event. No, it’s not the Thanksgiving Day Parade or Turkey Day football. It’s the NBA Cup, silly. The final two days of group play are upon us, and the Knicks are once again in the mix to advance in the relatively meaningless in-season tournament. […]
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The Knicks beat the Nets for the 12th consecutive time on Monday. At some point, we’ll need to stop calling this a rivalry, won’t we? Here’s what the protagonist had to say before and after yesterday’s demolition. Mike Brown On Hart’s defensive effort on Monday: “That’s what leadership is about.” On Towns’ performance against the […]
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When New York (10-6) and Brooklyn (3-14) squared off earlier this month, the Knicks roasted their little borough brothers by 36 in a wire-to-wire win. Tonight’s rematch, this time at Barclays, had a less auspicious start. The short-handed Knicks played from behind through most of the first two periods, but managed to take a 51-48 […]
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The New York Knicks (9-6) head to Barclays Center to face the bumbling Brooklyn Nets (3-13). The Knicks need a rebound game after another road loss, and this promises to be just what the doctor ordered: the Nets are mired in a seven-game home losing streak and rank near the bottom in scoring (109.8 PPG) […]
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Tonight, it’s a crosstown bash between the 9-6 New York Knicks and the 3-13 Brooklyn Nets. The five-game road trip technically continues for the Knicks, but it’ll happen tonight in familiar territory and against a far lower squad they should hope to make quick work of. The Knicks are fresh off the wrong end of […]
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It’s get-right week for the Knicks as they’ll enjoy three G League-level matchups against the Nets, the Hornets, and the Bucks sandwiching Thanksgiving! New York crosses the bridge to visit Brooklyn today, followed by a trip to Charlotte on Wednesday and a return to MSG to feast on the Deer. Here’s the latest from a […]
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One of my two favorite holidays is four days away. For the past four months I’ve lived with a new gastrointestinal reality, one that strictly restricts the variety and volume of foods I can enjoy in my middle age. I don’t wanna think about that. I’d rather think about the many excellent questions raised by […]
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Are the Knicks contenders or a bunch of pretenders? Is New York a legitimate threat to any of the Western Conference favorites? Judging by Saturday’s outing, winning the chip is still a no-no thing. Here’s what we’ve heard of late. Mike Brown On Franz Wagner’s skillset: “He’s big first of all, he’s long, strong. He’s […]
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Ten days ago, the Orlando Magic (10-7) snapped the Knicks’ (9-6) perfect home win streak. Tonight was supposed to be the get-even game. Not quite. The Knicks managed to take a 66-64 lead into intermission despite an underwhelming first-half performance. After the break, the home team got serious and even more physical (if you can […]
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After limping to a 113-111 win against the Mavericks late Wednesday night, the New York Knicks (9-5) are in line for an evening bash with the Orlando Magic (9-7), one of the most formidable opponents the Eastern Conference has to offer. New York finally got off the schneid against Dallas, picking up their first road […]
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Wake up, get up, rinse up, dress up, eat up, and by the time you’re done, there’s a great chance it’s already tip-off time. New York and Orlando will face each other early today, so reserve your place at the couch and enjoy the game, cause it’s revenge time. Here’s the lastest from your Knickerbockers. […]
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No Knicks game today as New York will take on Orlando hella early on Saturday. The Magic will host the Knicks next as the Manhattanites try to extend their road-winning streak to 2-0 after legally and cleanly beating the Mavericks on Thursday. Here’s some stuff for you to enjoy on this slow Friday. Mike Brown […]
2 months ago | 4 reads
The New York Knicks sit third in the Eastern conference, third in the league in offensive rating and third in offensive rebounds, having committed the third-fewest turnovers. Jalen Brunson just returned from a twisted ankle that made him the third Knick starter to miss a game already, joining OG Anunoby and Frankenstein fifth-starter Jotchell McHartinson. […]
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Good news: the Knicks are no longer winless away from Madison Square Garden. Bad news: they did it by narrowly surviving a severely shorthanded, mediocre Mavericks team with a horrendous shooting night, including 16 missed free throws, and on a controversial offensive foul. Against anyone else, the Knicks lose that game. Aside from bursts by […]
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Believe it or not, the Knicks won one on the road. New York visited Dallas and handed the Mavs a controversial L, earning their first win outside MSG. Here’s what he heard before and after yesterday’s victory. Mike Brown On managing minutes early in the season:“It’s so early in the season, the reality of it […]
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The cool kids stayed up late to watch the Knicks (9-5) play in Dallas tonight. Through the first half, we had mixed feelings about sacrificing the sleep. Our heroes did manage to take a two-point lead into halftime, even though they shot atrociously from deep for the second straight game. If the Mavericks (4-12), playing […]
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The New York Knicks (8-5) roll into the American Airllines Center to face Cooper Flagg and the struggling Dallas Mavericks (4-11) tonight. After a narrow defeat in Miami on Monday, our short-handed heroes hope to win their first road game of the season, and here’s the team to beat! Tip off is 9:30 p.m. EST […]
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Isn’t it funny? The Knicks might earn their first road win against their once-would-be coach in Jason Kidd. New York visits Dallas tonight in a matchup that will allow us to watch No. 1 draft pick Cooper Flagg go against the Knicks as the boys try to finally put a number in the win column […]
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The Knicks are going to have a problem on their hands. While Jalen Brunson’s minor ankle sprain appears to have him ready to go as soon as Wednesday night in Dallas, the team will have to manage a longer absence from a player whose contributions are nearly as irreplaceable. For at least the rest of […]
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Happy Wednesday! Your Knicks (8-5) are back in action today, traveling westward for a 9:30 PM clash with the Dallas Mavericks (4-11). After two hard-fought battles with the Miami Heat, the Knicks have a solid shot to win their first road game of the season tonight. They’re 0-4 on such occasions, and the absence of […]
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