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The Knicks Wall (Jesse Cinquini) —
The Knicks handled P.J. Washington and Terry Rozier in the second half—only 31 points allowed—to take home their seventh straight victory. A second-half rally from the New York Knicks (32-27) enabled them to conquer the Charlotte Hornets (28-29) on Tuesday, 109-97. This victory extends New York’s current win streak to seven, their largest of the […] The post Streaking Seven:...
The Knicks Wall (Nick Scolaro) —
The Knicks are the hottest team in the NBA right now. Led by Julius Randle, they stay at home and try to build momentum against the Hornets. The New York Knicks (31-27) have been on an absolute tear recently, rattling off six straight victories. New York aims for their seventh straight win against the Charlotte […] The post Knicks Host Hornets, Look to Keep Winning Streak Alive ...
The Knicks Wall (Dominick Alcantara) —
The Knicks’ winning streak is up to six games with massive performances from Julius Randle and RJ Barrett leading the way against the Grizzlies, Raptors, Lakers, Pelicans (twice), and the Mavericks. Julius Randle and R.J. Barrett have been brilliant for the Knicks while leading the team to six wins in a row. Julius is finally […] The post The Knicks Wall Podcast: 6 IN A ROW! ...
The Knicks Wall (Michael Corvo) —
Los Angeles Lakers point guard Dennis Schröder will hit the open markets this summer. The 27-year-old would fit like a glove with the New York Knicks because of his fiery defense and playmaking abilities. Ahead of the New York Knicks’ 111-96 win over the Los Angeles Lakers last Monday, SNY’s Ian Begley reported that point guard Dennis Schröder is […] The post Should the Knicks...
The Knicks Wall (Mike Cortez) —
Knicks All-Star forward Julius Randle took home this past week’s Eastern Conference Player of the Week honor for his immaculate play—the first Knick since Carmelo Anthony. Julius Randle may have redefined a revenge tour en route to being named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week. Randle faced his two former teams and hometown team […] The post Julius Randle Crushes...
The Knicks Wall (Tyler Marko) —
The Knicks finally have an identity thanks to Tom Thibodeau, and their young franchise player, RJ Barrett, is thriving in this defensively focused system. In his second pro season, R.J. Barrett has made commendable, noticeable strides in every aspect of his game. After a slow start from deep, he’s raised his three-point percentage to 38.3%. […] The post RJ Barrett Is Becoming a...
The Knicks Wall (Mike Cortez) —
Derrick Rose’s passing and scoring were critical to a New York Knicks team that needed overtime to defeat the New Orleans Pelicans. His stellar play was noticed by his longtime head coach, Tom Thibodeau. NEW YORK – Next man up has been the mantra of the Tom Thibodeau’s New York Knicks (31-27) this season, throughout […] The post Derrick Rose Leads By Example, Steps Up to...
The Knicks Wall (Sam DiGiovanni) —
The New York Knicks fought tooth and nail against the New Orleans Pelicans, winning in overtime and extending their winning streak to six. Round two of the New York Knicks (31-27) vs. the New Orleans Pelicans (25-32) was a closer fight than round one. This afternoon’s contest was scrappy and physical and required an overtime […] The post Knicks and Randle overcome Pelicans...
The Knicks Wall (Mike Cortez) —
Defense has been a key reason for the Knicks’ 2020–21 success. Team chemistry has flown under the radar but has been just as vital. NEW YORK — The New York Knicks (30-27) have a chance to extend their winning streak to six games with a win over the visiting New Orleans Pelicans (25-31) and put […] The post Team Chemistry Is the Secret Ingredient to the Knicks’ Current...
The Knicks Wall (Eugene Rapay) —
In search of their sixth straight win, the New York Knicks begin a six-game homestand with a matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans. The New York Knicks (30-27) are back in the comfort of Madison Square Garden, where they’ll tip off a six-game stretch at home on Sunday afternoon. The Knicks are entering the contest […] The post Knicks Ride Five-Game Winning Streak Into Rematch...
The Knicks Wall (Michael Corvo) —
The Knicks’ hot hand in recent games, Alec Burks, will likely sit out for several games due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols. It comes at a time where New York couldn’t be playing better. DALLAS — The New York Knicks received a dose of unfortunate news on Friday, as shooting guard Alec Burks was […] The post Alec Burks Enters COVID-19 Protocols as Knicks Start...
The Knicks Wall (Sam DiGiovanni) —
Julius Randle was unstoppable as the hometown kid willed the Knicks over the Mavericks in Dallas with his second 40-point game of the season. The New York Knicks (30-27) and Dallas Mavericks (30-25) have put on a show when they have met up in the past few years. After two show-stopping duels last season and […] The post Knicks Fend Off Mavericks to Win Fifth-Straight Game appeared...
The Knicks Wall (Mike Cortez) —
The Knicks have a chance to win their fifth consecutive game along with getting revenge on Luka Doncic and the Mavericks for the loss two weeks ago. Revenge and a fifth straight win will be on the mind of the New York Knicks (29-27) as they face off with the Dallas Mavericks (30-24) in Texas […] The post Knicks Seek Fifth Straight Win as They Face Luka Doncic, Mavericks appeared first...
The Knicks Wall (Mike Cortez) —
Elfrid Payton is holding back the Knicks’ starting lineup, but perhaps removing him entirely from the equation would hurt the team, too. When Elfrid Payton was drafted in 2014, I placed a small wager on him to win Rookie of the Year. The point of me admitting this is not to show that when it […] The post Knicks Must Compromise With Elfrid Payton to Maintain Winning Course ...
The Knicks Wall (Sam DiGiovanni) —
The Knicks, winners of four straight, more or less control their destiny to avoid the play-in tournament and make the playoffs. Despite being on the verge of the postseason, Tom Thibodeau is taking it slow. NEW ORLEANS — The logical conclusion to make when a team facing Zion Williamson doesn’t have their two best centers […] The post Tom Thibodeau, Julius Randle Approaching...