The Knicks’ perimeter defense has mostly been among the best in the NBA statistically since Tom Thibodeau made some major adjustments to his rotation of play after a couple of terrible defensive efforts early in the season. ADVERTISEMENT But while the Knicks still rank sixth in the NBA in terms of 3-point defense percentage going … Read more
It doesn’t matter how many Knicks fans fill the benches or how many major networks are sidelined. When the two teams meet, Brooklyn can basically get the ball out and win. ADVERTISEMENT Until further notice, the Nets own the on-court side of the city’s rivalry. Saturday continued. The Knicks scored two of their best wins … Read more
The last time the Cavaliers visited the park, the Knicks began a long winning streak. Perhaps Tuesday’s victory will have the same effect. ADVERTISEMENT At the very least, it snapped a four-game losing streak that was threatening to spoil all the good vibes from a solid first half into the season. Instead of having to … Read more
TORONTO — Mitchell Robinson wasn’t paid enough. ADVERTISEMENT The Knicks are lost without the defensive anchor protecting the edge. The strong offensive performance was undone by a defensive no-show and a poor start to the fourth quarter. So far, the Knicks have no answers in the wake of Robinson’s absence with a broken right thumb, … Read more
The pendulum is starting to swing the other way now, because of course it has. Nix was nothing if not a sweaty one. ADVERTISEMENT An eight-game winning streak followed by a five-game winning streak followed by seven wins in eight games and now this current four-game losing streak that has featured three setbacks for teams … Read more
Nix’s home has become the world’s most famous arena. ADVERTISEMENT Madison Square Garden, the most famous venue in the NBA, has been turned into the Knicks’ haunted house. their last home defeat, Monday’s overtime loss to the RaptorsDropped them to 11-12 at The Garden this season. Of the 20 teams entered on Tuesday for the … Read more
DETROIT – Jalen Bronson and Julius Randle keep it up Strongly build on their cases to be included in next month’s NBA All-Star Game, even if the Knicks will almost certainly not get more than one representative due to the sheer volume of deserving candidates in the Eastern Conference. ADVERTISEMENT With only 12 locations available … Read more
Julius Randle posted to his Instagram on Friday a video of a funny conversation in which he asked his 6-year-old son Kayden what grade the youngster would give the Knicks after the middle of the regular season. ADVERTISEMENT When Cayden replied that he would rate his dad’s team a “C,” Randall joked, “Tough critic, lol, … Read more
Julius Randle posted to his Instagram on Friday a video of a funny conversation in which he asked his 6-year-old son Kayden what grade the youngster would give the Knicks after the middle of the regular season. ADVERTISEMENT When Cayden replied that he would rate his dad’s team a “C,” Randall joked, “Tough critic, lol, … Read more
Knicks is Galen Bronson’s basketball team. It was true today, it was true Wednesday night, and it will be true for the next 3/years and beyond. ADVERTISEMENT RJ Barrett will be at his side, and Julius Randle will be there for at least part of the ride. But until the Knicks land a mega star … Read more