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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

Ex-Knicks star JR Smith gives harrowing recollection of getting trampled by ‘big a** mob’ at MSG

ClutchPoints (Andrew Korpan) — A scary situation unfolded when JR Smith was trampled outside Madison Square Garden (MSG) after the New York Knicks’ win over the Philadelphia 76ers. On his St8 to Da League podcast, Smith...
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ECF Game Preview: Knicks vs. Cavaliers, Game 2, May 21, 2026 

Posting and Toasting (Russell Richardson) — The serious basketball heads I know are ecstatic. The NBA Conference Finals have delivered three thrillers so far. Last night in the West, SGA and the Thunder tied their series with another...
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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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