New York Knicks: ClutchPoints Blog Articles
ClutchPoints (Kris Pursiainen) —
NEW YORK – A coaching change after a team’s best season in 25 years is indicative of a lack of organizational faith in the approach behind those results. The New York Knicks hired Mike Brown to improve their process of finding ways to win basketball games. The team’s 39-point victory in Game 1 against the […] The post Knicks’ Mike Brown justifies hiring with 1...
ClutchPoints (Andrew Korpan) —
While her boyfriend, New York Knicks superfan Timothée Chalamet, was at Madison Square Garden for Game 1, Kylie Jenner was at the 2026 Met Gala and linked up with NBA star Russell Westbrook. Kylie and her sister, Kendall Jenner, who were both in dresses, posed with Westbrook, who was donning a blueish/purplish suit. They were […] The post Kylie Jenner poses with Russell Westbrook at...
ClutchPoints (Andrew Korpan) —
Skipping Game 1 between the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers might’ve come at a cost for superfan Ben Stiller, who didn’t join fellow actor and fan Timothée Chalamet at Madison Square Garden. For the longest time, Stiller was one of the most recognizable celebrity Knicks fans, up there with the likes of Spike Lee. […] The post Why 1 Knicks fan is now calling Timothee...
ClutchPoints (Jackson Stone) —
On Monday evening, the New York Knicks went up 1-0 in their second round playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers with a dominant 137-98 win in Game 1. The Knicks were led in scoring by point guard Jalen Brunson, who scored an efficient 39 points in the win. After the game, Brunson was asked if […] The post Jalen Brunson’s 3-word mic drop on hitting ‘peak’ after...
ClutchPoints (Andrew Korpan) —
It’s safe to say that New York fans were thrilled after their team’s Game 1 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, and fans mobbed former Knicks star JR Smith outside of Madison Square Garden (MSG) in a scary moment during the otherwise celebratory moment. A video has surfaced online of Smith leaving the venue after the […] The post JR Smith knocked down by mob of Knicks fans...
ClutchPoints (Andrew Korpan) —
Ever since he received a shoutout from Anne Hathaway on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, New York Knicks star OG Anunoby has stepped up in the playoffs, and his stats are ridiculous. Hathaway appeared on The Tonight Show on Thursday, Apr. 30, 2026, the same day as the Knicks’ Game 6 win over the […] The post Knicks star OG Anunoby’s stats since Anne Hathaway’s...
ClutchPoints (Andrew Korpan) —
It was clear that Ben Stiller wished he weren’t at the Met Gala and instead watching the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1 of their series, but if it meant a blowout win, he’d do it again. Stiller went viral for speaking with Vogue during the Met Gala. He appeared unamused […] The post Knicks superfan Ben Stiller really didn’t want to go to Met...
ClutchPoints (Andrew Korpan) —
It shouldn’t be a surprise that some celebrities, like Timothée Chalamet, who skipped the Met Gala in favor of the New York Knicks’ Game 1 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, came out to Madison Square Garden on Monday, May 4, 2026. Other big names, like The Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon, who had his shoes […] The post All the stars on celebrity row for Knicks’ Game 1...
ClutchPoints (Andrew Korpan) —
Most people at Madison Square Garden for Game 1 between the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers were elated, including Timothée Chalamet and Karl-Anthony Towns, who shared a moment following the big win. Fans have captured photos of them together after the game. At one point, Towns whispered something into Chalamet’s ear. While the Oscar-nominated […] The post Knicks superfan...
ClutchPoints (Kris Pursiainen) —
NEW YORK – The New York Knicks led the Philadelphia 76ers by as many as 40 points in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals. That was 10 more than they needed to make history. Mike Brown’s group became the first NBA team in the play-by-play era to lead by 30 points or more in […] The post Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns highlights ‘special’ strength fueling...
ClutchPoints (Kris Pursiainen) —
NEW YORK – The New York Knicks trounced the Philadelphia 76ers at home in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals. The final score was 137-98. Mike Brown’s group became the first team in the play-by-play era to amass at least a 30-point lead in three consecutive playoff games. One of New York’s All-Stars in […] The post Why Karl-Anthony Towns is downplaying...
ClutchPoints (Jedd Pagaduan) —
Something clicked for the New York Knicks starting in Game 4 of their first-round matchup against the Atlanta Hawks, and they have not looked back since. After winning three consecutive games against the Hawks by a total margin of 96 points, the Knicks’ world-beating ways continued in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal matchup […] The post Nick Nurse shares honest...
ClutchPoints (Josh Davis) —
Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse addressed his early “Hack-a-Mitch” strategy following the team’s Game 1 loss to the New York Knicks on Monday night, confirming the decision was an attempt to disrupt New York’s early momentum. The intentional fouling of center Mitchell Robinson became a major topic of discussion, with video of his comments […] The post 76ers HC Nick Nurse...
ClutchPoints (Paolo Mariano) —
The New York Knicks made light work of the Philadelphia 76ers, 137-98, in Game 1 to draw first blood in their second-round series at Madison Square Garden on Monday. Jalen Brunson led the attack with a game-high 35 points on 12-of-18 shooting. He scored 27 points in the first half, setting the tone for the […] The post Knicks’ Josh Hart pranks Jimmy Fallon in Game 1 blowout vs....
ClutchPoints (Richard Pereira) —
The New York Knicks made incredible NBA playoff history after dominating the Philadelphia 76ers 137-98 in Game 1 of the East Semifinals on Monday night. Going into the second round, New York had solid momentum going in its favor. They are coming off a convincing six-game series win over the Atlanta Hawks in the first […] The post Knicks make NBA Playoffs history after thrashing 76ers...