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With only 10 games remaining before the playoffs, the New York Knicks look ready to take on the challenge of advancing to the NBA Finals. New York has won six consecutive games. And their top-five offensive and defensive ratings are evidence of their success, with both trending up in the recent past. Furthermore, many critics […] The post Knicks’ dream seeding scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The “freak of nature,” as Josh Hart called Williamson, appeared in 45 of the past 46 games before Tuesday night’s showdown against the Knicks. It’s a noteworthy accomplishment for a player whose path toward superstardom was derailed by injuries and DNPs.
It didn’t feel like a fresh start at the time. Not even close. When the Knicks traded JR Smith and Iman Shumpert to the Cavs in January 2015, Smith wasn’t exactly embracing the move. “I ain’t going to lie bro, I cried,” Smith told Carmelo Anthony. “I was in Memphis … Steve Mills pulled me […] The post JR Smith on feelings after being traded from Knicks to Cavs: ‘I cried’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The first thought was, “This could get ugly.” It was Feb. 8, just after the trade deadline, and Jordan Clarkson was profanely responding to fans on social media who were criticizing his play. At the time, Clarkson had been in and out of the Knicks rotation, collecting healthy DNPs or opportunities with sparse minutes. Starting...
The Suns could get a couple of starters back from injuries next week, according to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 (Twitter link), who expects Dillon Brooks to return early in the team’s road trip and Mark Williams to be back later in the week. Phoenix’s road trip begins next Monday in Memphis and concludes […]
Don’t blame Mikal Bridges for his paltry stats. Blame the role.
Sunday is usually a rest day. But not for New York Knicks guard Tyler Kolek. Kolek helped the Knicks beat the Washington Wizards, 145-113, at Madison Square Garden, finishing with 11 points on 4-of-4 shooting, including 3-of-4 from long range in just five minutes off the bench. New York won its sixth straight game and […] The post Tyler Kolek’s unique 50-point day capped in Knicks’ win over Wizards appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Mike Brown has coached both and made the comparison.
Can the Celtics fend off the Knicks to secure the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference? Here's where the race stands with the playoffs looming.
Nate and Danny have the first part of their bi-weekly look at the Eastern Conference. BOS: They're eerily similar to last year - 1:12 CHA: The Hornets will need to upgrade on Miles Bridges at power forward to contend - 11:03 NYK: It's your yearly "Mikal Bridges is struggling" panic meter! - 20:46 CLE: How should Kenny Atkinson run their playoff rotation? - 28:04 TOR: What is their future at shooting guard? - 42:00 PHI: What VJ Edgecombe showed and didn't show in two big performances at point ...
A lot to digest, but it comes down to who you want the Knicks to play
Karl-Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks narrowly escaped embarrassment during Friday’s 93-92 win over the shorthanded Brooklyn Nets. Despite playing against a rotation comprised primarily of rookies, two-way players and a two-day signee, Mike Brown’s squad struggled against Brooklyn’s aggressive defense for much of the game. Towns and Jalen Brunson rebounded from slow starts […] The post Josh Minott takes shot at Karl-Anthony Towns’ ‘physicality’ following Nets’ near upset of Knicks appear...
The New York Knicks extended their winning streak to six games Sunday night, defeating the Washington Wizards 145-113 at Madison Square Garden behind a dominant second half and balanced scoring. After the game, head coach Mike Brown highlighted his team’s offensive execution and second-chance production as key factors in the victory. “Thought they could win […] The post Mike Brown explains Knicks’ sixth straight win after blowout of Wizards appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Washington Wizards lost to the New York Knicks on Sunday night, 145-113. It’s their 16th straight loss, tying a franchise record that they have done numerous times. Washington didn’t have a bad night offensively, but they let the Knicks shoot even better combine that with a rebounding differential that made the Wizards look silly, […]
Karl-Anthony Towns had 26 points and 16 rebounds, Jalen Brunson scored 23 points and the New York Knicks beat the Washington Wizards 145-113 on Sunday night for their sixth straight victory. Josh Hart made all three 3-point shots and added 16 points as New York handed Washington its 16th straight loss.
This was finally what a contender against a tanker is supposed to look like.
New Orleans Pelicans (25-47, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. New York Knicks (47-25, third in the Eastern Conference) New York; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: New York will try to keep its three-game home win streak alive when the Knicks play New Orleans. The Knicks are 26-9 on their home court. New York is 8-4 in games decided by less than 4 points. The Pelicans have gone 9-25 away from home. New Orleans is 14-21 when it wins the turnover battle and averages 13.5 turnovers per game....
Next comes the harder part for the Knicks. Mostly because it can’t get any easier.
Knicks go for their sixth straight win.
This was finally what a contender against a tanker is supposed to look like.
