For years now, OG Anunoby, being one of the premier three and d players in the world, was one of the league’s worst-kept secrets. Sure, a lot of casual fans and box score watchers couldn’t tell you just how dominant and impactful he was. But those who watched even a couple of his games knew […]
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Mitchell Robinson is many things. He is the longest tenured Knick. He is a defensive force, capable of changing games and playoff series. He is an interesting character. He is the best offensive rebounder in the game. And he is quite possibly better than he’s ever been. Now, I get that he’s played just 49 […]
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This is going to be quite a long week with no games between Wednesday and Sunday. Schedule makers! The Knicks will rest and get some gym reps in the meantime as they gear up for their matchup against the neighbooring Nets to cap the weekend. Here’s the latest from Coach Brown and a few other […]
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The Knicks beat the Wolves on Wednesday and the man of the minute was none other than Mitchell Robinson. Mitchy Ain’t No Snitchy! Here’s what he heard from Coach Brown and a few other Knickerbockers before and after yesterday’s trouncing. Mike Brown On the Timberwolves: “We’re preparing like he’s gonna play, but it’s a really […]
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The New York Knicks (5-3) continued their homestand with a match against the Minnesota Timberwolves (4-4), and despite the visitors making 48% from downtown, they dominated the second half to win, 137-114. The first quarter swung back and forth as both teams traded runs. Minnesota drew first blood, with OAKAAKUYOAKs Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo […]
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The New York Knicks (4-3) welcome the Minnesota Timberwolves (4-3) to Madison Square Garden, as Karl-Anthony Towns faces his former team for the second regular season game since being traded to New York. Back in December, Karl clobbered the T’wolves with 32 points, 20 boards, six assists, and five three-pointers. Way to rub their noses […]
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Since last season’s blockbuster trade that saw Karl-Anthony Towns get flipped for Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo, the Timberwolves and Knicks have been linked at the hip. The media and fans spent the last 12 months comparing the two teams, their play, and their trajectory, and have seen that these teams have a lot more […]
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It’s Revenge Game Day as the Knicks and the Wolves will go against each other in a three-way war of related pasts between Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo, and Karl-Anthony Towns. New York hosts Minny at MSG this evening as the Coach Brown will try to lead his pupils to three consecutive victories for the first […]
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The New York Knicks continued their strong play at Madison Square Garden, earning their second straight home win with a 119–102 victory over the Washington Wizards. In her latest video report, Shara Talia Taylor recaps how head coach Mike Brown’s refined rotations, Karl-Anthony Towns’ dominant performance, and Josh Hart’s defensive intensity helped the Knicks turn […]
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The Knicks are back oh-so-back. Also, it seems like New York only knows how to operate in streaks—winning two, dropping three, and now again winning two consecutive games. Anyway, here’s what your superheroes and a certain Melo had to say yesterday. Mike Brown On Karl-Anthony Towns’ performance: “KAT was a monster. He was a monster […]
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The New York Knicks (4-3) beat the Bulls last night at Madison Square Garden. Tonight, facing the young Washington Wizards (1-6) in the second of a back-to-back, you might have expected a sluggish start. And you would have been correct. After a sleepwalking through the first quarter, the Knicks found life in the second quarter […]
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Last season’s matchups with Washington were wild. Brunson’s 55-point explosion salvaged an overtime win in December, and the Knicks later had to survive a blown 33-point lead in March. This time, there’s little cause for concern: New York is healthier and deeper and these Wizards are stinkers. Tip-off is 7:30 pm EST on MSG. This […]
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Reporting from Madison Square Garden, Shara Talia Taylor recaps the Knicks’ 128–116 win over the Chicago Bulls. After dropping three straight on the road—including Friday’s loss in Chicago—New York bounced back behind Jalen Brunson’s 31 points and OG Anunoby’s 21. Coach Mike Brown credited the team’s improved defense and rebounding, noting lessons learned from their […]
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1995– 30 years ago to the day, Patrick Ewing played his 760th game surpassing Walt Frazier as the Knicks all-time leader in games played. Patrick Ewing played his 760th game, surpassing Walt Frazier to become the Knicks’ all-time leader in games played. Ewing would go on to appear in 1,039 games for New York over […]
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Believe it or not, the Knicks have won a game, and it turns out the season isn’t over, and there are 76 more matchups left. Who would have thought! The Bulls, on the other hand, aren’t unbeatable anymore. Sorry, pals! Here’s what we heard after yesterday’s affair as we quickly transition to tonight’s matchup against […]
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That’s better. All of Knicks nation woke up Monday morning with a pep in their step after the team responded to their 0-3 road trip with a near-wire-to-wire victory over the undefeated Chicago Bulls on Sunday night, leading by as much as 25 in a comfortable, feel-good victory. Now, 24 hours later, they finish up […]
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On Friday, the Knicks (3-3) lost by ten in Chicago to finish a three-game, three-loss road trip. Tonight, they opened a seven-game homestand with a rematch versus those same Bulls (5-1). Once again, the visitors pushed the pace, but the home team countered with blistering shooting (13-of-21 3PT), a 19-point first-quarter from Jalen Brunson, and […]
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The Knicks (2–3) return to the Garden for a rematch against the Bulls (5–0). Our heroes hope to erase a three-game losing streak and the sting of Friday’s defeat in Chicago. In that one, Josh Giddey plastered them for a career-high of points, while New York’s bench squad could barely tie their sneakers. Tonight, expect […]
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The New York Knicks (2–3) return to MSG tonight for a rematch with the Chicago Bulls (5–0), eager to avenge Friday’s 135–125 loss in Chicago. The stakes are high. To lose four straight, including back-to-backs against a team that New York vastly outclasses on paper would add extra insult to the humiliation. Friday’s loss exposed […]
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Over the last two and a half seasons, Josh Hart has been one of the hardest players to accurately judge. He is very good at the things he does well. The rebounding, the one-man fast breaks, and the ability to win loose balls left and right have all been crucial to the Knicks’ success during […]
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In the basketball world, a five game sample size generally tends to be just that: a sample. There’s not much you can learn about a team’s true identity across the first week or so of hoops. We’re 6.1% through the year. Any takeaway I could give to you right now could prove to be invalid […]
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The Knicks don’t seem to know how to win away from MSG to save their collective life. New York is 2-0 at home and 0-3 on the road. How ‘bout them trips!? Here’s some transcribed soundbites for your enjoyment (or not) as the NBA takes over Mexico City for Día de Muertos. Mike Brown On […]
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This Halloween, the New York Knicks (2-3) finished a three-game road trip with an Emirates Cup game against the Chicago Bulls (5-0). They started strong behind OG Anunoby, Karl-Anthony Towns, and zippy ball movement from Jalen Brunson and Mikal Bridges. Once Josh Giddey ignited Chicago’s offense, however, the Bulls sunk their teeth in and held […]
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The Knicks and Bulls open their NBA Cup campaigns on opposite trajectories — New York looking to rebound from a shaky 2-2 start, and Chicago riding an unexpected 4-0 surge. The Knicks will need sharper shooting and better defensive focus to hand the Bulls their first loss, but Chicago’s balanced offense and elite perimeter defense […]
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There are many different archetypes of NBA players. There are, of course, differences between superstars, stars, starters, role players, and benchwarmers. There are stylistic differences, whether you’re a distributor, shooter, or defender. There’s the glue guys, 3-and-Ds, and rim protectors. There’s also a key distinction of knowing your role. For many players, they see themselves […]
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