Knicks 115, Wizards 109: Not your slightly younger self’s Knicks
The Knicks erased a 19-point deficit behind an absolute dynamo performance by Julius Randle. This team isn’t like the Knicks you’ve known.
Hawks 103, Knicks 89: Game 5 Postgame Reaction
Despite their best efforts, the New York Knicks have suffered a gentleman’s sweep (4-1) at the hands of the Atlanta Hawks with their Game 5 loss.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Knicks 102, Spurs 98: Postgame Reaction
After falling behind big in the third quarter (thanks to the “efforts” of a certain starting point guard), the Knicks stormed back on the backs of RJ Barrett, Alec Burks, and Julius Randle to take a huge win at home.
Lakers 101, Knicks 99 (OT): Postgame Reaction
The Knicks played a grind-it-out, ‘90s-style game on the road in Los Angeles, ultimately running out of steam and losing, 101-99, to the Lakers to end their road trip with a 3-3 record.
Knicks 106, Clippers 100: Postgame Reaction
The Knicks needed a win, and gutted one out in Los Angeles against a tough Clippers team on the road, pushing their way towards a top-6 seed and a guaranteed playoff berth.
Suns 128, Knicks 105: Postgame Reaction
The Knicks came back from an early deficit to take the lead from the Suns in the second half, at one point even leading by double digits. Unfortunately, there was a whole fourth quarter to play, and they got decimated.
Nuggets 113, Knicks 97: Postgame Reaction
Apparently the Knicks were due for a stinker. This was it. Was it the thin air? Was it bad officiating? Was it starting a wet turd at point guard? Who’s to say, really?
Knicks 118, Grizzlies 104: Postgame Reaction
The Knicks remain undaunted by any team, now winners of 12 of their last 13 games. Derrick Rose drove the team off the bench in a complete team effort to sweep the season series from the Grizzlies.
Knicks 122, Rockets 97: Postgame Reaction
The Knicks took care of business against Houston to start their six-game road swing, beating a team they needed to beat before facing some of the cream of the crop in the West.
Knicks 113, Bulls 94: Postgame Reaction
The Knicks continually let the Bulls back into the game after going up double-digits more than once, but finally put their foot on the gas to put away Chicago and end their home stand with a 5-1 record.
Suns 118, Knicks 110: Postgame Reaction
The Knicks got up big early over the Suns, but ultimately a big run by Phoenix and an absolutely dominant performance from Chris Paul down the stretch ended the win streak at nine.
Knicks 120, Raptors 103: Postgame Live
The Knicks extended their win streak to nine behind strong efforts from Julius Randle, RJ Barrett, Derrick Rose, and a complete team effort on defense, dropping the Raptors at MSG, 120-103.
Knicks 137, Hawks 127 (OT): Postgame Live
The Knicks and Hawks duked it out in an injury-filled slugfest, with New York ultimately coming out on top, 137-127, after Julius Randle dropped his latest 40-point masterpiece and Immanuel Quickley and Derrick Rose’s bench connection took over.
Knicks 109, Hornets 97: Postgame Live
The Knicks are blazing hot — officially the hottest team in the NBA, as a matter of fact — after notching their seventh straight win, 109-97, vs. the Hornets after an explosive second half from RJ Barrett.
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