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How Jalen Brunson’s torture of James Harden drew battle lines for rest of Knicks-Cavaliers

$NY Post (Jake Nisse) — The question is: How much can they replicate that going forward?
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Kenny Atkinson doubles down on his James Harden defense after Cavaliers’ meltdown

$NY Post (Zach Braziller) — No second-guessing his decision to stick with the veteran despite his issues defending Jalen Brunson.
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Cavaliers have what it takes to rebound from ‘devastating’ playoff loss: Kenny Atkinson

$NY Post (Zach Braziller) — Kenny Atkinson called it “devastating.” No, not the Eastern Conference finals opener, in which his Cavaliers blew a late 22-point lead to the Knicks.
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Josh Hart confident shots will fall again in Game 2 for Knicks after late benching

$NY Post (Howie Kussoy) — Knicks spark plus Josh Hart was back at it during Wednesday’s practice, taking numerous corner 3-pointers in the brief window open to the media.
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Mikal Bridges is ‘who he is’ — and that was critical to historic Knicks comeback

$NY Post (Howie Kussoy) — It was Bridges, dribbling across the court and delivering a stepback 3-pointer over Evan Mobley with the shot clock expiring to make it 97-93 with 2:38 remaining.
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Knicks’ winning switch isn’t the end of KAT-centric offense

$NY Post (Jared Schwartz) — The Knicks went back to old reliable. And it sparked their historic Game 1 comeback.
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Landry Shamet’s Game 1 bounce — serendipitous and illogical — became instant Knicks lore

$NY Post (Stefan Bondy) — Josh Hart was like the rest of Knicks fans watching Landry Shamet’s shot, just with a better view from about 2 feet away from the bench. “You’re deflated for 0.5 seconds,” Hart recalled, “and then...
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Owner of Philadelphia’s iconic Pat’s cheesesteaks forced to work in NY — wearing ‘Philly Sucks’ shirt — after losing Knicks bet

$NY Post (Alex Mitchell) — “If they beat the Sixers, they should definitely win the Finals," the iconic cheesesteak maker declared.
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Knicks are vying for the NBA Finals — and the bagel joints are getting in on it

$NY Post (Cindy Adams) — Basketball. It’s playoffs. NY Knicks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers.
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Jalen Brunson is stacking up Jeterian credentials — with one last puzzle piece nearing his grasp

$NY Post (Mike Vaccaro) — The parallels have been striking for a while, but the more years Jalen Brunson plays as a Knick, the starker the comp becomes.
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How an LA bar became the loudest Knicks playoff party outside Madison Square Garden

$NY Post (Michael Duarte) — Hundreds of New York Knicks fans packed 33 Taps in Silver Lake during Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, turning the Los Angeles sports bar into a wild “Left Coast Knicks” playoff scene.
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Knicks’ Mike Brown taps into Warriors’ blueprint to torture James Harden

$NY Post (Ryan Anderson) — Knicks coach Mike Brown is leaning on lessons from his Warriors’ days to methodically take advantage of James Harden. After the Knicks pulled off a stunning 115-104 overtime win over the...
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Mike Brown’s calf a casualty of Knicks’ Game 1 fourth-quarter frenzy

$NY Post (Jared Schwartz) — The Knicks’ injury report wasn’t quite complete. They might need to create a new one for non-players. 
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Knicks Notes: Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart on needing to start stronger; making adjustments for Game 2 vs. Cavaliers

SYN.tv (Colin Martin) — After their Game 1 victory on Tuesday night, the Knicks discussed what they learned, how they're staying focused, and what they anticipate from the Cavaliers in Game 2 on Thursday.
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Mike Breen explains the ‘Bang’ that never was after Cavaliers’ potential game-winner rimmed out in Game 1

$NY Post (Ryan Giancola) — ESPN announcer Mike Breen was ready to drop another legendary call, but the ball had other plans.
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What Jalen Brunson told Knicks teammates during impassioned timeout speech in Game 1 win

SYN.tv (Ian Begley) — Jalen Brunson’s passionate message to his Knicks teammates during a timeout in the third quarter of Game 1 spread helped spur the Knicks to an incredible comeback win in overtime.
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Knicks superfans win seats for Game 2 after frenzied scavenger hunt for hidden tickets

$NY Post (Katherine Donlevy) — These fans hunted the drink for the dunk.
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Dennis Schroder roasted for immediate Instagram post after Cavaliers’ Game 1 collapse vs. Knicks

$NY Post (Jenna Lemoncelli) — Some fans thought Cavaliers guard Dennis Schroder should've read the room before sharing an Instagram carousel post soon after Cleveland's collapse.
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The Knicks are up 1-0 against the Cavs. How much are Game 2 MSG tickets?

$NY Post (Matt Levy) — “I don’t know if I’ve seen that in a playoff game," Knicks Head Coach Mike Brown said afterwards.
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NBA bettor sweats out wild Knicks comeback, wins $458K with ladder strategy

$NY Post (Malik Smith) — An anonymous bettor at BetMGM had $775,000 on the Knicks to cover five different wagers.
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Blog Articles

How Knicks guard Josh Hart’s Jimmy Fallon stunt led to ‘greatest comeback in history of world’

ClutchPoints (Andrew Korpan) — After having his shoes untied by Josh Hart, Jimmy Fallon did it during the New York Knicks‘ Game 1 win against the Cleveland Cavaliers, and it might’ve sparked the comeback. During the...
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Knicks Bulletin: ‘God put me here to serve these guys’

Posting and Toasting (Antonio Losada) — If you’re like me, you can’t wait for Game 2 later today. If you’re one of them, you probably want the series to be over with so you can pack your bags and spend two months in Cancun starting...
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Cavs-Knicks Game 2 injury report will thrill NBA fans everywhere

ClutchPoints (Rishabh Bhatnagar) — Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals shifts enormous pressure toward Cleveland after the Cavaliers let a major opportunity disappear in Game 1. Cleveland held a 22-point fourth-quarter lead...
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The Comments Section (Post-Game 1/Pre-Game 2)

$Knicks Film School (Jonathan Macri) — Closing the book on a night to remember.
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Knicks superfan Jerry O’Connell makes shameful admission after missing Game 1 comeback

ClutchPoints (Andrew Korpan) — Before their epic 22-point comeback, things were looking dire for the New York Knicks in Game 1 vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers, and superfan Jerry “Mr. Bing Bong” O’Connell missed...
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The Knicks’ catalyst in Game 2 might not be Jalen Brunson or Landry Shamet

Empire Sports Media (Alexander Wilson) — New York Knicks wing Mikal Bridges could be the Game 2 pressure valve Cleveland has to worry about.
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Taking the Good & Leaving the Bad

$Knicks Film School (Jonathan Macri) — A look at the 13 plays that defined the battleground for this series moving forward, and what the Knicks can do to avoid falling in another big hole.
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How Knicks’ miraculous 22-point Game 1 comeback sets stage for domination of Cavs

ClutchPoints (Drew Maresca) — The New York Knicks made history with a 22-point comeback win against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. That blowout win secured the Knicks a 1-0 series...
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Mad Dog Russo wants everybody to know why he’s ‘terrible’ for falling asleep during Game 1 thriller

ClutchPoints (Autumn Hawkins) — Mad Dog Russo just couldn’t stay away during the New York Knicks’ nail-biter win against the Cleveland Cavaliers. During Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the Knicks faced the...
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Mikal Bridges’ ‘kill list’ is why the Knicks risked their future to get him

ClutchPoints (Kris Pursiainen) — Mikal Bridges’ second regular season as a member of the New York Knicks was turbulent. While the wing himself remained soft-spoken, perhaps even moreso than his first year with the team, he...
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Knicks Bulletin: ‘Habits translate’

Posting and Toasting (Antonio Losada) — Roses are red, Cleveland too. Sadly for them, today it’s all about the Orange and Blue. Here’s a humongous Bulletin off a ridiculous Game 1 comeback victory. Mike Brown On Brunson’s MVP-level...
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Why Knicks’ Josh Hart ‘doesn’t have an ego’ over Game 1 playing time vs. Cavs

ClutchPoints (Josue Pavon) — New York Knicks guard Josh Hart downplayed his frustration with playing time in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Cleveland Cavs. Hart sat in overtime of the Knicks’...
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How Jalen Brunson can become the greatest Knick ever, according to Kendrick Perkins

ClutchPoints (Lorenzo J Reyna) — The New York Knicks appear to have a new “greatest of all-time” on their hands in Jalen Brunson. Jeff Teague already placed Brunson on the GOAT pedestal after spearheading the Game 1...
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Mike Brown reveals surprising injury during Game 1 vs. Cavs

ClutchPoints (David Yapkowitz) — The New York Knicks struck first, taking Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers in a come from behind victory. But is there a potential, until now, undisclosed...
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When the NY Knicks needed a savior, Jalen Brunson put on his cape

Empire Sports Media (Dylan Backer) — As the New York Knicks continue their magical run through the NBA playoffs, it is time to start having serious […]
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Brian Windhorst calls out Knicks legend John Starks after he almost smacked Evan Mobley in head

ClutchPoints (Jackson Stone) — On Tuesday evening, the New York Knicks went up 1-0 in their Eastern Conference Finals series against the Cleveland Cavaliers with a thrilling comeback victory in Game 1. While the Knicks trailed...
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This absurd Knicks stat will have fans dreaming of NBA Finals

ClutchPoints (Malik Brown) — The New York Knicks have been dominant in the postseason, and they continued their dominance in Game 1 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. After being down by as much as 22 points in the fourth...
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Some impressive stats from an incredible ECF Game 1

Posting and Toasting (Kento Kato) — Last night’s win will undoubtedly go down as one of the most memorable games for Knicks fans of all generations. It had a bad start, questionable decisions, a historic comeback, clutch shots, and...
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Cavaliers vs. Knicks Game 2 Results According to NBA 2K26

ClutchPoints (Massimo Marchiano) — We’ve got the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks Game 2 results according to NBA 2K26 to see who the game thinks will win. The Knicks won Game 1 in OT, taking the first lead of the...
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That time a bunch of hoopers brought elation to Knicks Nation

Posting and Toasting (Antonio Losada) — I’ve never done time in San Quentin,but MSG must have felt like the legendary penitentiary.James might be able to tell youafter spending Tuesday at the venue. Torture chambers weren’t meantfor...
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