New York Knicks: ClutchPoints Blog Articles
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...
ClutchPoints (Rishabh Bhatnagar) —
The New York Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers enter the 2026 Eastern Conference semifinals as two of the most battle-tested teams in the conference. New York advanced after a six-game series win over Atlanta and Philadelphia mounted a 3-1 comeback against Boston, marking the franchise’s first playoff series win since 2023. However, even as critics […] The post 76ers star Kelly Oubre...
ClutchPoints (Paolo Mariano) —
It did not take long for Jalen Brunson to remind everyone that he is not fooling around, as the New York Knicks hosted the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden on Monday in Game 1 of their second-round series in the playoffs. Brunson came out firing on all cylinders, with the 76ers having trouble preventing […] The post Knicks’ Jalen Brunson nearly breaks own record in...
ClutchPoints (Rishabh Bhatnagar) —
The New York Knicks can be forgiven to be half-expecting the Boston Celtics to be their opponents in the Western Conference Semifinals. The Philadelphia 76ers, after all, only arrived here after becoming one of the two teams in the NBA playoffs first round to overturn a 3-1 deficit, alongside the Detroit Pistons. However, it seems […] The post Ben Stiller’s Knicks series...
ClutchPoints (Nate Duffett) —
If there is one thing about Joel Embiid, it is that he knows how to get under the skin of opposing teams and their fanbases, and one of those fanbases is the New York Knicks. The Madison Square Garden crowd is notoriously difficult on the stars of opposing teams, and they are making no exception […] The post Knicks fans erupt with disrespectful Joel Embiid chant in Game 1 appeared...
ClutchPoints (Kris Pursiainen) —
NEW YORK – The New York Knicks are all set to face a familiar foe in the 2026 Eastern Conference Semi-Finals. The Philadelphia 76ers, who New York dispatched in five games in the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs, are back in town for Game 1 on Monday night. 76ers head coach Nick Nurse […] The post Knicks’ Jalen Brunson, Michell Robinson draw honest takes from Nick Nurse ...
ClutchPoints (Andrew Korpan) —
One thing that cannot be questioned is Ben Stiller’s devotion to the New York Knicks, and he is ready for Game 1 against the Philadelphia 76ers. He reacted to the Knicks’ social media post late on Sunday, May 3, 2026, the day before Game 1 begins. Stiller wrote, “Let’s go,” in response to the graphic. […] The post Knicks superfan Ben Stiller proves...
ClutchPoints (Malik Brown) —
The New York Knicks will be facing off against the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round, and both teams will be looking to reach the Eastern Conference Finals. The Knicks were able to take down the Atlanta Hawks in six games, and it was the last three games of the series that showed who they […] The post 1 player lands on Knicks’ injury report for Game 1 vs. 76ers appeared...