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Mitchell Robinson comes through for Knicks off the bench in Game 1: ‘Helps inspire the team’

NY Post (Zach Braziller, Jared Schwartz) — On Saturday night, he showed his value. 
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Knicks Playoff Notes: OG Anunoby dominates Game 1 matchup with Pistons' Cade Cunningham

SYN.tv (Ian Begley) — OG Anunoby was terrific on both ends of the court during the Knicks' Game 1 win over the Pistons on Saturday night.
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Heroes, zeros from Knicks’ Game 1 win over Pistons: Jalen Brunson recovers from slow start for huge game

NY Post (Jared Schwartz) — Heroes and zeros from the Knicks' 123-112 Game 1 win over the Pistons on Saturday.
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OG Anunoby’s critical defense helps Knicks keep Pistons’ Cade Cunningham in check

NY Post (Jared Schwartz) — By the second half, especially in the fourth quarter, Anunoby showed the primary reason the Knicks gave him the biggest contract in franchise history.
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Karl-Anthony Towns does a little bit of everything in first Knicks playoff game

NY Post (Madeline Kenney) — Towns did what he needed to do in Saturday’s 123-112 Game 1 win against the Pistons. 
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Jalen Brunson put on his ‘cape’ when the Knicks needed him most

NY Post (Stefan Bondy) — It’s gotta be the shoes, right? 
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In five minutes and 27 seconds, the Knicks flipped a switch — and showed what they’re capable of

NY Post (Mike Vaccaro) — For those 5 minutes and 27 seconds, the Knicks looked like the blueprint version of the team Leon Rose assembled and Tom Thibodeau envisioned.
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Knicks not taking Game 1 win against Pistons lightly, focusing on improving for Game 2

SYN.tv (Robert Sanchez) — Saturday night's Game 1 win against the Detroit Pistons was important for the Knicks who will be right back at it on Monday night for Game 2.
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Pistons still have ‘all-time high’ confidence despite Game 1 loss

NY Post (Madeline Kenney) — As soon as the final horn sounded Saturday night on the Knicks’ 123-112 win, Pistons forward and Long Island native Tobias Harris went over to his team’s bench and went down the line, offering...
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Cam Payne provides surprise spark Knicks needed in huge Game 1 win

NY Post (Jared Schwartz) — Prediction? Pain. Cam Payne.  But really, nobody could have predicted this. Not even Clubber Lang.  Payne wasn’t even expected to be a big part of the Knicks’ playoff rotation, if part...
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Cam Payne served as ‘catalyst’ for Knicks during fourth quarter surge in Game 1 win over Pistons

SYN.tv (John Flanigan) — Things weren't looking good for the Knicks in Game 1 on Saturday night, but then Cam Payne came off the bench and gave them the spark they needed in the fourth quarter.
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Knicks’ Game 1 report card: OG Anunoby, bench lead way against Pistons

NY Post (Stefan Bondy) — Grades for the Knicks' 123-112 Game 1 first-round playoff win over the Pistons.
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How the Knicks spoiled Cade Cunningham’s playoff debut

NY Daily News (C.J. Holmes) — In his playoff debut, Cunningham recorded a game-high 12 assists but was held to 21 points on 8-for-21 shooting in the Pistons' 123-112 loss.
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Russell Wilson, Ciara, Tracy Morgan among stars in stacked celebrity row for Knicks’ Game 1 win

NY Post (Thomas Gamba-Ellis) — In typical Madison Square Garden fashion, some of the world's biggest stars and celebrities were spotted on the sidelines.
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Kristian Winfield: The real Knicks stood up in the 4th quarter vs. Pistons

NY Daily News (Kristian Winfield) — Game 1 gave the Knicks all the answers it needs in its first-round series.
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Knicks’ 21-0 run completes Game 1 comeback win over Pistons

NY Daily News (Peter Sblendorio) — The series continues Monday night, when the Knicks host Game 2 at Madison Square Garden.
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Knicks ride insane 21-0 fourth-quarter run to take thrilling Game 1 over Pistons

NY Post (Andrew Battifarano) — It was a back-and-forth Game 1 at Madison Square Garden, but the Knicks used one furious rally to take a 1-0 series lead.
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Knicks take over in fourth quarter, pull out 123-112 Game 1 win over Pistons

SYN.tv (John Flanigan) — The Knicks pulled out a huge win over the Detroit Pistons in Game 1 of their first round matchup on Saturday at Madison Square Garden.
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Youthful Pistons learning on the fly this postseason

NY Daily News (C.J. Holmes) — And with this turnaround, the Pistons etched their name in NBA history as the only team to triple their win total from one full 82-game season to the next.
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This is Karl-Anthony Towns’ chance to become a Knicks forever name

NY Post (Mike Vaccaro) — Karl-Anthony Towns doesn't carry the same burdens as the two giants who’ve led the Knicks previously during their dances with glory and prosperity.
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Blog Articles

Knicks Bulletin: ‘Obviously, he’s playing through the ankle’

Posting and Toasting (Antonio Losada) — They made them sweat, and that works for all parties involved on Saturday’s series opener between the Knicks and the Pistons, played at MSG. New York found itself down eight entering the fourth...
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Blackjack

$Knicks Film School (Jonathan Macri) — Behind a 21-0 fourth quarter run, the Knicks turned the tables in Game 1
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Knicks 123, Pistons 112: “GUTCHECK WIN”

Posting and Toasting (Russell Richardson) — Garden Party: New York storms back with 21-0 run to take Game One This evening’s first game of the first round of Eastern Conference playoffs between the New York Knicks (third seed) and the ...
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2025 Playoff Thread: Knicks vs. Pistons, Game 1 – Things Should Start to Get Interesting Right About Now

Knicker Blogger (Brian Cronin) — Finally, the 2025 NBA Playoffs have begun, and Thibs’ minute-distribution will finally look totally normal! The Knicks host the feisty young Detroit Pistons, led by their All-Star guard,...
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NBA Playoff Predictions Mega-Thread

Knicker Blogger (Brian Cronin) — Thanks to Mike for bringing the site back while on vacation! I wanted to do this yesterday, but I guess we’ll have to run it now really quickly.
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Knicks Playoffs Start Today!

$Knicks Film School (Jonathan Macri) — Join me for a live chat today at 5pm EST.
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Playoff Game Preview: Knicks vs. Pistons, Game 1, April 19, 2025

Posting and Toasting (Sam Stein) — The road to the Larry O’Brien begins today. It’s been 335 days since the New York Knicks last played playoff basketball. Eleven months ago to the day, the 2023-24 Knicks season came to an end...
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Knicks Captain defends head coach amid job security concerns

Empire Sports Media (Dylan Backer) — The New York Knicks embark on a big title quest Saturday night, and many feel that head coach Tom Thibodeau’s […]
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Knicks All-Star gets shots thrown at him by Pistons’ Malik Beasley ahead of playoffs showdown

Empire Sports Media (Matthew Legros) — New York Knicks All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns’ former teammate, Malik Beasley, recently poo-pooed their upcoming matchup against one another in the […]
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Knicks All-Star reveals playoff mindset as postseason looms

Empire Sports Media (Matthew Legros) — New York Knicks All-Star Jalen Brunson recently touched on how he’s approaching the upcoming 2025 NBA playoffs. Knicks: Jalen Brunson […]
  • 21 hr 48 min ago
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Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson prepared for physical series against Pistons

Empire Sports Media (Dylan Backer) — The New York Knicks start their quest for a championship Saturday night in Round 1 against the Detroit Pistons. While […]
  • 21 hr 53 min ago
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The double big lineup could be the X-factor in the playoffs

Posting and Toasting (Michael Zeno) — Mitchell Robinson and Karl-Anthony Towns playing together could pose a problem for the Pistons. Many questions were posed about the 2024-25 Knicks entering Opening Night in October. Many of...
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Knicks Bulletin: ‘Don’t get drunk with emotion’

Posting and Toasting (Antonio Losada) — You might not believe it but the Knicks are only 16 wins away from winning the whole NBA. The wait is over. New York hosts Detroit tonight as the Knicks take on the Pistons for a...
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P&T Round(ball) Table: Predictions for the Knicks-Pistons first round series.

Posting and Toasting (Russell Richardson) — Antonio Losada The brain trust weighs in. Here’s another edition of our Round(Ball) Table , where the Posting & Toasting crew convene to share our speculations, worries, and...
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Knicks linked to Sixers All-Star in recent mock trade

Empire Sports Media (Matthew Legros) — The New York Knicks may have an avenue to trade for Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George in the offseason. Knicks: […]
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Knicks land Suns’ superstar forward in exchange for defensive menace in mock deal

Empire Sports Media (Dylan Backer) — The New York Knicks will likely be star hunting this offseason, and one of the biggest names expected to be […]
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Knicks will be relying heavily on All-Star center to come through in postseason

Empire Sports Media (Dylan Backer) — The New York Knicks have the talent on paper to dominate the Detroit Pistons in their first-round playoff series, but […]
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Knicks Bulletin: ‘They was trying to kill me every day in there’

Posting and Toasting (Antonio Losada) — We’re so close to real basketball, folks! One. More. Sleep. New York is about to host the first game of the Knicks' postseason with the Pistons visiting MSG for both teams’ series-opening...
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Friday Mailbag (and a Prediction)

$Knicks Film School (Jonathan Macri) — You asked, I answered.
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Playoff Series Preview: Knicks vs. Pistons

Posting and Toasting (Kento Kato) — Knicks considered favorites, but will be tested against a hungry, and tough Pistons team For many reasons, it has felt like the players, and the fans were ready to get the regular season over...
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