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The internet: Celtics ALWAYS blow 20 point leads under Joe Mazzulla. Real life: Tuesday snapped a 49-game Celtics win streak when leading by 20. Under Joe, they fall to 136-5. Their win percentage when trailing by 20 under Joe (13.3%), is four times better than their opponents (3.5%). submitted by /u/xskarma [link] [comments]

New York Knicks Team President Isiah Thomas speak to members of the media Thursday July 28, 2005 in Madison Square Garden. (Photo by Daniel J. Barry/Getty Images) | Getty Images It’s Opening Night. The Knicks will play meaningful basketball tonight for the first time in four months. But, more importantly, they will see the fruits of their labor realized. They will receive their championship rings from Commissioner Adam Silver and watch as a new championship banner is raised at Madison Square ...

As great as winning a championship was for the Knicks — and many of the players celebrated wildly and extensively, to be clear — Hart wanted to focus on progress, not history.

The Knicks will get their first glimpse of life without Mitchell Robinson.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 16: LeBron James #23, Joel Embiid #21, Jaylen Brown #7, and Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers look on against the Boston Celtics during the preseason game at Xfinity Mobile Arena on October 16, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Im...

Feb 23, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) shake hands after the game at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con The moment that months of speculation has led to is here. The Minnesota Timberwolves travel to South Beach to take on the new look Miami Heat in what will kick off each team’s regular season. Two teams that made massive move...

INGLEWOOD, CA - 1997: John Stockton and Karl Malone stand on the court before a game against the Los Angeles Lakers during Game Three of the Western Conference Quarterfinals as part of the 1997 NBA Playoffs at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California circa 1997. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyrigh...

CAMDEN, NJ - SEPTEMBER 28: Jaylen Brown #7, Joel Embiid #21, LeBron James #23, Tyrese Maxey #0, and VJ Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers pose for a portrait on NBA media day on September 28, 2026 at the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex in Camden, New Jersey. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2...

Matt Brooks takes a look back and breaks down Nikola Jokić's dominant 40-point, 13-assist, and 8-rebound game against the Spurs and reigning NBA Defensive Player of the Year Victor Wembanyama. submitted by /u/Kingrush24 [link] [comments]

TARRYTOWN, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 28: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks speaks to the media during New York Knicks Media Day at the Knicks Training Facility on September 28, 2026 in Tarrytown, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) | Getty Images Covering the Knicks is difficult. MSG is a...

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 06: Egor Demin #8 of the Brooklyn Nets plays against the Charlotte Hornets during their preseason game at Spectrum Center on October 06, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) | Getty Images There will be competition this season for th...