

Jazz 108, Knicks 93: They almost had it
The Knicks, led by the efforts of their young contingent of players, staged a comeback against the Jazz on Sunday night. New York had a chance to do things like a normal team for once… instead, Tom Thibodeau once again reverted to his comfort zone, and the Knicks lost a laugher behind one of Julius Randle’s worst games of the season.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cavaliers 95, Knicks 93: "I wish there was a way to know you were in the good old days before you actually left them."
The Knicks couldn’t complete a comeback in Cleveland, with free throw shooting and late game execution plaguing them in their loss in the second game of a back-to-back. Luckily, optimism abounds surrounding the team’s young players.
Pelicans 102, Knicks 91: A night to forget
The Knicks found the newest in a long line of new lows against the lowly Pelicans at home. Can this game finally be the wake-up call needed for their head coach and star player?
2021-2022 New York Knicks: A State of the Union
The Knicks sit just a game back from where they were this time a year ago, often going almost game-for-game with last year’s squad to this point. So why does this year feel so much worse thus far?
Timberwolves 112, Knicks 110: “The type of game that keeps you up at night”
On the second night of a back-to-back homestand, the New York Knicks lost a second consecutive game to the Minnesota Timberwolves, 112-110.
Knicks 117, Hawks 108: 24 seconds. 24 seconds.
The Knicks have won eight of 11 games, and they won the eighth behind miraculous play by two of their young guns — Mitchell Robinson and RJ Barrett, whose emergences are beginning to shape a second-half Knicks run.
Knicks 108, Mavericks 85: Fate
Just like last year, the 20-21 Knicks faced the Dallas Mavericks and came away with a statement win. Could this be the latest spark to propel the Knicks into the second half of the season?
Point Randle possibilities: How to make the most of New York’s most-used player
Julius Randle’s struggles so far this season have been well-documented, but could some of his issues lie in how and where he’s being used on the court, and how and where his teammates are receiving passes from him? Could the way to save the Knicks’ season actually be to use Randle more?
Knicks 111, Spurs 96: “RJ, keep doing your thing, man”
The Knicks thoroughly dismantled the Spurs at Madison Square Garden, entering the halfway point of the season 20-21, same as a year ago. Does this team have the second half run in it that that bunch had?
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