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How can the Knicks take Game 5 and secure their first playoff series win in 10 years?
The Knicks are on the precipice of their first playoff series win in 10 years thanks to adjustments and clutch play from Jalen Brunson and RJ Barrett. How can they take Game 5?
The Strickland 2022 Mock Trade Mailbag
It’s the trade deadline! That means it’s time to break down some mock trades that the Knicks may (but most likely, may not) make by today’s deadline.
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Knicks 110, Clippers 102: Calm
The Knicks pulled out a drama-free win in a home matinee over the visiting Clippers, giving fans at least one day to revel in the best of what this team can be.
Wizards 124, Knicks 117: Airing of grievances
There were no Festivus miracles in the Knicks’ 124-117 loss to the Bradley Beal-less Wizards.
Knicks 116, Rockets 103: Like a dream
The Knicks snapped out of their four-game funk with a win sparked by their young talent on the road. Will the good vibes last?
Bucks 112, Knicks 97: Serenity now!
The Knicks faced off against the defending champs at home with their first significant COVID ravaging in two years. Things went as badly as expected, but an unexpected breakout from Quentin Grimes saved the day.
Knicks 113, Bucks 98: Schrödinger’s W
In almost an identical early-game situation to their loss against Indiana on Wednesday, the Knicks flipped the script against the Bucks, staging a historically large comeback en route to beating the defending champs on the road.
Game Day: Knicks vs. Hawks, Game 5, 6/2/21
The Knicks are facing elimination, down 3-1 and returning to Madison Square Garden. Can they turn things around and force a Game 6?
Hawks 113, Knicks 96: Game 4 Postgame Reaction
The Knicks are now down 3-1 heading home, after a nuclear third quarter by the Hawks once again put the game away early.
Game Day: Knicks @ Hawks, Game 4, 5/30/21
This game isn’t necessarily a must-win, but staring a potential 3-1 deficit in the face needs to awaken a sense of urgency in the Knicks. What adjustments do they need to make to tie things up headed back to New York?
Hawks 105, Knicks 94: Game 3 Postgame Reaction
The Knicks got completely embarrassed by the Hawks in Game 3, as Julius Randle and RJ Barrett have both apparently forgotten how to play basketball.
Game Day: Knicks @ Hawks, Game 3, 5/28/21
The Knicks travel to Atlanta after a rousing Game 2 victory at home tied the series at 1-1. Can the Knicks snag a game on the road and reclaim home court?
Knicks 101, Hawks 92: Game 2 Postgame Reaction
Things looked very bleak in the first half, but the Knicks turned the intensity up to 11 in the second half and secured a huge comeback victory to send the series to Atlanta tied 1-1.
Game Day: Knicks vs. Hawks, Game 2, 5/26/21
The Knicks need retribution in Game 2 on their home floor before heading to Atlanta. Can they contain Trae Young and the Hawks to even up the series?
Hawks 107, Knicks 105: Game 1 Postgame Reaction
The Knicks lost a hard-fought battle against the Hawks in Game 1, on a night when Julius Randle couldn’t find his shot and the bench nearly provided enough for a win.
Knicks 96, Celtics 92: Postgame Reaction
Your New York Knicks are the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs, after knocking off the shorthanded Boston Celtics in the season’s final game.
Game Day: Knicks vs. Celtics, 5/16/21
The Knicks face a simple proposition: win, and you’re the No. 4 seed in the East. Lose, and you’re leaving it to fate. They’re facing the Celtics’ C team in this game — the first option is the only option.
Knicks 118, Hornets 109 (OT): Postgame Reaction
The Knicks coughed up an 18-point lead in regulation, leading them to overtime. But a stifling performance on defense and a reinvigorated offense let the Knicks cruise to victory over the Hornets in the extra five minutes.
Game Day: Knicks vs. Hornets, 5/15/21
The Knicks face a crucial pair of matinee games to close the season, with both wins basically required if they want to have a shot at reclaiming the fourth seed. Can they take care of the Hornets at home?
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