Mavericks 99, Knicks 86
The Knicks got out to a double-digit lead, Obi Toppin was playing great, yada yada yada, the Knicks are back to a game under .500.
Timberwolves 102, Knicks 101: “Oh he crazy”
The Knicks have blown some games before, and even this season, but this one? To the worst team in the league, after leading by 18? This one was a real embarrassment, writes Matthew Miranda.
Heat 98, Knicks 88: Flat-out unacceptable
The New York Knicks closed their season series against the Miami Heat with another loss on Monday night, falling 98-88 to the defending Eastern Conference champions.
Knicks 102, Bucks 96: “Ohhhhhhh”
The Knicks pulled out a win over the shorthanded Bucks, but got even more shorthanded themselves thanks to a devastating foot injury to Mitchell Robinson. Still, the team emerged two games over .500 thanks to more big performances from RJ Barrett and Alec Burks.
Knicks 106, Wizards 102: “BANG!”
The Knicks played their second straight game against the Wizards and looked dead in the water after three putrid quarters. But then the whole team lit up at once, and a ferocious 17-point comeback led by RJ Barrett and Alec Burks sent the Knicks back to a game over .500.
Knicks 131, Wizards 113: “MVP!”
The Knicks needed a win, preferably one that didn’t require a 48-minute slog. The Wizards turned out to be the perfect opponent, as the Knicks cruised to an easy victory at home behind Julius Randle’s 37-point night.
Sixers 101, Knicks 100 (OT): “Chaos reigns at the Garden”
The Philadelphia Refere… — I mean, 76ers* — outlasted the New York Knicks on Sunday night in overtime, 101-100, despite late-game heroics from Alec Burks and Julius Randle.
Knicks 94, Magic 93
The Knicks needed a win at home against the Magic, and it got close late, but they came out on top after standout games from Julius Randle, Frank Ntilikina, Reggie Bullock, and more.
Sixers 99, Knicks 96: “@!#?@!”
The Knicks were in position to potentially win a big game for their playoff hopes, but came up short to the top-seeded Sixers on the road. Some games just exude disappoint, and this was one of them, writes Matthew Miranda.
Nets 117, Knicks 112: “I called a foul but that’s not a foul”
The New York Knicks almost outlasted the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night, but ultimately fell just short of an upset win, by a score of 117-112.
Knicks 119, Thunder 97: “Yo! I’m a Knick!”
The Knicks got back to their winning ways in a big way, behind a career-high scoring effort from RJ Barrett, a triple-double from Julius Randle, and a strong case to start by Immanuel Quickley. There were a lot of storylines in this one: what’s your pleasure?
Bucks 134, Knicks 101: Good ole fashioned NBA blowout
Thursday night was throwback night for the New York Knicks, who got blown out by the Milwaukee Bucks, 134-101.
Knicks 114, Pistons 104
The Knicks are a game over .500 heading into the All-Star break, their first time being over .500 this late in a season since the fabled 2012-13 campaign. Bask in the light that is a good and fun Knicks team.
Spurs 119, Knicks 93: The harbinger of doom
The New York Knicks failed to capitalize on the San Antonio Spurs’ second night of a back-to-back and dropped Tuesday’s contest 119-93.
Knicks 109, Pistons 90: Movin’ on up
The Knicks got above .500 at the latest point in the season since 2013. By game’s end, they were playing like the fourth seed that they would be after their record settled at 18-17. With each passing game, they play that part even more convincingly.
Knicks 110, Pacers 107: 500
The Knicks are .500 — 17-17 — through 34 games, almost the halfway point of the season. Relive a most enjoyable win, featuring Julius Randle owning a fellow All-Star, RJ Barrett coming up big, Nerlens Noel playing a marathon second half, and Frank Ntilikina securing the W with a game-winning steal.
Knicks 140, Kings 121: This one had a bit of everything
The Knicks scored a season-high in points, Frank Ntilikina made his (very successful) return, Immanuel Quickley broke his slump, Derrick Rose and Alec Burks both were on fire at different times, Julius Randle played like an All-Star as always… This was just a fun game.
Warriors 114, Knicks 106: You knew how this game would go
The Knicks lost to the Warriors last night, but you should’ve seen that coming. If you didn’t, step into Prof. Miranda’s classroom for a lesson. Here’s the syllabus.
Knicks 103, Timberwolves 99: Too close for comfort
The New York Knicks followed up an uninspiring performance last Wednesday with yet another in Sunday night’s victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Magic 107, Knicks 89: Sorry, babe
The Knicks traveled to Orlando riding the high of a 3-game winning streak, and came crashing back down to Earth as the Ghost of Knicks Past came for a visit in the second half.
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The good times just keep on keeping on after the Knicks out-gritted the gritty, gutty Magic