Knicks 100, Wizards 97: It’s tough to be overjoyed by this victory
The Knicks scraped out a win against the Wizards at home, but unfortunately succumbed to many of the same pitfalls that they have throughout the season in the process.
Knicks 128, Blazers 98: The real
RJ Barrett and the Knicks put together one of their more dominant efforts of the season against an extremely vulnerable, shorthanded Blazers team.
Nets 110, Knicks 107: A slew of familiarity
The Knicks are back, and not in a good way. Against their cross-river rivals, the Knicks and Tom Thibodeau fell prey to bad habits and ultimately lost a game they had a shot in down the stretch.
Grizzlies 118, Knicks 114: Reversible story
The Knicks found themselves up big over one of the best teams in the NBA in the Memphis Grizzlies, only to blow the lead late and ultimately fall. But are the Grizzlies perhaps a more attainable goal for the Knicks in the near future than we give them credit for?
Knicks 107, Mavericks 77: “It’s my gym”
The Knicks walked into Dallas on a two-game win streak, and walked out with a three-game streak after dominating the Mavericks wire-to-wire behind another big night from Julius Randle.
Knicks 131, Kings 115: Light
The Knicks found themselves in a familiar situation against the Kings: on the road, down big, in the midst of another nightmare. But a second-half explosion propelled them into a comeback win.
Knicks 116, Clippers 93: If not for those meddling kids
On the verge of another potential late-game collapse, the Knicks turned to their young players on the road, and a lineup featuring no players over the age of 23 guided New York to a huge road win in Los Angeles to snap a seven-game losing streak.
Suns 115, Knicks 114: For want
The Knicks lost their 17th game of their last 20 to the Suns, finding an impressive new way to lose to the top team in the West short their two best players.
76ers 123, Knicks 108: “Fireable offense”
The New York Knicks started off their seven-game road trip with a 123-108 loss to a newly-assembled Philadelphia 76ers team featuring James Harden and Joel Embiid.
76ers 125, Knicks 109: The mercurial master
The Knicks, in the midst of their own rebuild of sorts, ran into a team that’s more than familiar with the process in the Sixers. However, Philly’s at the apex, ready to contend for a title, whereas the Knicks are still figuring things out.
Heat 115, Knicks 100: A star in the making
The Knicks lost yet another game, but thanks to an RJ Barrett gem and Tom Thibodeau finally relenting a bit on his rigid coaching style, Knicks fans were given something to feel good about to start the home stretch of the season.
Nets 111, Knicks 106: It can always get worse
In the latest of rock bottoms reached by the New York Knicks this season, they blew a 28-point lead at home to a depleted Brooklyn Nets team and lost the contest, 111-106.
Thunder 127, Knicks 123 (OT): A new rock bottom
Facing their second tanking team in as many games, the Knicks looked ready to win over the Thunder at home, before once again snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.
Blazers 112, Knicks 103: This is getting old
The Knicks went up big in Portland to end their road trip, but ultimately blew a 23-point lead on their way to another loss. Is it time for priorities to shift to youth development, even at the expense of wins?
Knicks 116, Warriors 114: Highs and lows
After not pulling off any last-minute trades at the deadline, the New York Knicks rallied behind an MVP effort from Julius Randle to beat the Golden State Warriors, 116-114.
Nuggets 132, Knicks 115: A blur
The Knicks find themselves with many more questions than answers heading into the trade deadline after an embarrassingly lopsided defeat to the Nuggets behind a historically bad defensive first half.
Lakers 122, Knicks 115 (OT): “I can’t believe we’re gonna lose this game”
The Knicks put on one of their most impressive first halves in recent memory, but a classic third quarter of doom allowed the Lakers to come back and eventually fell New York in overtime.
Grizzlies 120, Knicks 108: Mitchell Robinson has been the Knicks’ best player
The Knicks fell to one of the hottest teams in the West, but as per usual lately, strong play from their young core provided a silver lining, especially the defensive dominance of Mitchell Robinson in the paint.
Knicks 116, Kings 96: Season turnaround? Or band-aid for a bullet wound?
The Knicks won in definitive fashion on their home floor against one of the teams in the NBA that’s struggling more than they are right now. Can this be a springboard for the Knicks? And ultimately does the development of their young guys make this season worth it regardless?
Bucks 123, Knicks 108: A tidal wave is coming
The Knicks lost yet another game, one where they mostly gave it their all but just weren’t enough for the defending champs. Questions abound as we inch towards the NBA trade deadline.
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The best teams are consistent. And magical. And better than you think. And full of surprises. Christmas Day, the Knicks were all those things in victory