New York Knicks: ClutchPoints Blog Articles
ClutchPoints (Kris Pursiainen) —
NEW YORK – Jalen Brunson was the NBA’s 2025 Clutch Player of the Year for a reason. On Saturday night against the Houston Rockets, he added to his crunch-time résumé by putting the finishing touches on New York’s 18-point comeback. It took Brunson until about halfway through the third quarter to make his first field […] The post How Knicks’ Jalen Brunson...
ClutchPoints (Drew Maresca) —
The New York Knicks completed a strong come-from-behind win against the Houston Rockets. They demonstrated serious grit, which was in question in previous losses. Additionally, Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson both played incredibly well—something that would have been expected on a regular basis entering the season, and yet something that hasn’t been seen nearly enough. […] ...
ClutchPoints (Jackson Stone) —
On Saturday evening, the New York Knicks got back into the win column with a thrilling win over the Houston Rockets at Madison Square Garden. Despite trailing by as many as 18 points in the fourth quarter, the Knicks clawed their way back and ultimately won the game, shutting down Houston’s offensive attack down the […] The post Shaq pushes Karl-Anthony Towns in intense back and...
ClutchPoints (David Yapkowitz) —
The New York Knicks big move at the NBA trade deadline was acquiring Jose Alvarado from the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for Dalen Terry and two second round picks. Alvarado’s importance to the Knicks was no more apparent than during the team’s 108-106 win against the Houston Rockets on Saturday. Following the game, Knicks […] The post Jalen Brunson roasts Jose Alvarado, and he...
ClutchPoints (Rishabh Bhatnagar) —
Jose Alvarado has quietly had an efficient start to life at the New York Knicks, but the comeback against the Houston Rockets pushed him firmly into the limelight. In just 20 fourth-quarter minutes, the former New Orleans Pelicans man produced eight points, five steals, four assists, and a game-best +18 plus-minus, alongside a steal off […] The post What Knicks’ Jose Alvarado...
ClutchPoints (Rishabh Bhatnagar) —
The New York Knicks produced one of their most epic comebacks in recent memory in the 108-106 victory over the Houston Rockets, overturning an 18-point deficit via a furious fourth quarter. Karl-Anthony Towns set the tone, returning with 25 points and a spirited fourth quarter that saw the Knicks score 33 points while restricting the […] The post Karl-Anthony Towns’ challenge to...
ClutchPoints (David Yapkowitz) —
During Jose Alvarado’s career, he’s been adorned with the nickname, ‘GTA,’ or ‘Grand Theft Alvarado,’ due to his penchant for defense and coming up with a steal. Alvarado’s ability was on display down the stretch of the Knicks’ 108-106 win against the visiting Houston Rockets on Saturday after he snuck up behind Kevin Durant and […] The post Watch Jose Alvarado pick Kevin Durant’s...
ClutchPoints (Kris Pursiainen) —
NEW YORK – Karl-Anthony Towns scored just two first-half points against the Detroit Pistons last Thursday. He made just one of his three shot attempts in the game’s opening frames. The game, however, was a tale of two halves for Towns. The center made six of his 11 second-half field goals and scored 19 points, […] The post Mike Brown reveals how Karl-Anthony Towns can produce...
ClutchPoints (Allan Binoy) —
The New York Knicks’ blockbuster trade for Karl-Anthony Towns was supposed to be the final piece of a championship puzzle. Instead, it’s becoming a lightning rod for criticism, specifically from one of the most vocal legends in the game. During a recent appearance on NBA on ESPN, Hall of Famer Charles Barkley didn’t hold back, […] The post Charles Barkley reveals why Knicks’...
ClutchPoints (Alex House) —
Although he remains one of the best pure scorers in the game today, Kevin Durant understands that he does not have much time left in the NBA. He will soon be a legend who is forced to experience the sport away from the hardwood. When a player enters the twilight of their career, they tend […] The post Watch Rockets’ Kevin Durant link up with Patrick Ewing before Knicks clash ...
ClutchPoints (Kris Pursiainen) —
NEW YORK – The New York Knicks have a complicated relationship with the Detroit Pistons. The young Pistons group completing their 2026 regular season sweep of the Knicks on Thursday night puts the two teams back in a similar set of circumstances to those of last season, which culminated in a first-round playoff victory for […] The post Knicks’ Jalen Brunson underscores need for...
ClutchPoints (Julian Ojeda) —
NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley is no longer backing the New York Knicks to win the Eastern Conference, shifting his support to the Cleveland Cavaliers. During ESPN’s Inside the NBA broadcast Friday night, Barkley announced he is no longer picking New York to come out of the East. “I’m changing my pick Ernie. I told […] The post Charles Barkley drops the Knicks as his favorite to win...
ClutchPoints (Julian Ojeda) —
The New York Knicks released their latest injury report Saturday ahead of their matchup against the Houston Rockets, listing multiple players with designations as the team prepares for an 8:30 p.m. ET tipoff on ABC. New York (35–21) will host Houston (34–20) at Madison Square Garden while managing a report that includes one confirmed absence […] The post Knicks get multiple injury...
ClutchPoints (Paolo Mariano) —
Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham had himself a night at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, torching the New York Knicks for a game-high 42 points. With Cunningham scoring at will, the Pistons walloped the Knicks, 126-111, to notch their fourth straight win. The two-time All-Star shot 17-of-34 from the field, including 5-of-11 from long distance. […] The post Knicks fan Ben Stiller...
ClutchPoints (Rexwell Villas) —
The New York Knicks just couldn’t figure out the Detroit Pistons in the 2025-26 NBA season. On Thursday, the Knicks failed anew in their mission to score a win at Detroit’s expense, as they suffered a 126-111 loss to the visiting Pistons. It was the third loss for New York against Cade Cunningham and company […] The post Knicks’ Jose Alvarado downplays 3rd straight...