Knicks 134, Hornets 131 (OT): The blink of an eye
With a dramatic overtime win, the Knicks continue defying the odds with their early-season successes.
A history and ranking of the Knicks in the Dunk Contest before Obi Toppin’s debut
Obi Toppin will compete in the Slam Dunk Contest this weekend, becoming the latest in a long line of Knicks to compete. Vivek Dadhania goes back through all the previous Knicks Dunk Contest participants and ranks them from worst to best, along with some historical context from the moment.
Game Day: Knicks vs. Pistons, 3/4/21
Can the Knicks enter the All-Star break above .500? They get the Pistons at home with Detroit on a SEGABABA and potentially short-handed, but coming off a big win against Toronto.
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.
Game Day: Knicks @ Pistons, 2/28/21
The Knicks are back to .500. Can they get over that mark for the first time since Jan. 8, at 5-4? The Pistons and recently-traded Dennis Smith Jr. stand in the way.
The Strickland February Mailbag, Part 2: Ranking backcourts, what-if players, and those ugly new jerseys
How do RJ and Elfrid stand up against starting backcourts in the league? Could Myles Turner make more sense than Mitch? What if the Knicks got Seth Curry instead of DSJ in the KP trade? All that and more in this installment of the mailbag!
Assessing the worth of the Knicks’ restricted free agents this summer
The Knicks had three players eligible for extensions this past offseason — Frank Ntilikina, Dennis Smith Jr., and Mitchell Robinson. Jeremy Cohen examines why the decision not to extend them was a prudent one, and tries to figure out what the three players (mostly Mitch and Frank, sorry Dennis) could be worth this summer
Game Day: Knicks @ Hornets, 1/11/21
The Knicks take the road in an attempt to break their mini slump against the Charlotte Hornets. Can a matchup against a team without a top-tier big man allow Mitchell Robinson to flourish?
Julius Randle’s metamorphosis is a lesson for all of us in how little we know
Julius Randle is off to an All-NBA start to the season that nobody saw coming. Should be adjust our expectations for what we “know” and “don’t know” going forward? Jack Huntley looks to the great philosopher Socrates for inspiration.
Sixers 109, Knicks 89: “I’ve thrown away better”
The 76ers played with their food for a good thirty minutes, but the raw talent differential was too much to overcome for our mediocre City-Jersey-Beclothed, point-guardless gang of try-hards. Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid were too much to handle despite Julius Randle’s best efforts. Prez has your recap.
Land O’ Takes: The Strickland staff’s 2020-21 Knicks season predictions
The Strickland staff got together before the Knicks’ regular season opener and got some takes off about the upcoming season, including ‘20-21 Knicks MVP, record prediction, drippiest Knick, most likely to be traded, and more!
Why 2020-21 should be the first step on the Knicks’ return to relevancy
The Knicks sometimes feel like they’re running on a treadmill, chasing a carrot on a stick of relevancy that they’re never going to get. Could 2020-21 finally be the year that they start on the path to progress? Jeremy Cohen examines.
Game Day: Knicks vs. Cavaliers, 12/18/20
Jon Schulman gets you ready for the Knicks’ preseason finale at home against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Immanuel Quickley: Why our preseason Point God already deserves a statue
Sample sizes? Who needs ’em? Jack Huntley reacts to Immanuel Quickley’s breakout third preseason game, and why he could be the beacon of hope that Knicks fans have been waiting for.
Game Preview: Cavs @ Knicks, 12/16/2020
Get ready for the Knicks’ preseason home opener against the Cavs tonight, including a prediction about a visiting former Knick.
Why the Knicks’ point guard woes in the NBA Draft have been overstated
Much has been made of the Knicks’ inability to draft a cornerstone at the point guard, but just how many opportunities did they even have? Collin Loring takes a look back with hindsight to see if the Knicks have really screwed up that bad at drafting point guards.
Recap: Pistons 99, Knicks 91 — “Good to see us running the end of the game Randle offense”
The Knicks put up a dud in their second preseason game, though RJ Barrett was a force, and the team did manage to pull off a fake comeback. Stacy Patton breaks down the Knicks’ second outing of the 2020 preseason.
Winners and losers of Tom Thibodeau taking over as Knicks coach
Collin Loring examines the winners and losers of Tom Thibodeau taking over as head coach. Could RJ Barrett thrive? Could Thibs unlock Obi Toppin’s defense? Might Austin Rivers start at point guard? All that answered, and more.
Denouement: Reactions to the Knicks’ 2020 NBA Draft
Prez analyzes the two newest Knicks — Obi Toppin and Immanuel Quickley — and the various moves that the Knicks made on draft night.
A deep dive into the love of Frank Ntilikina, and his value in the present and future
Derek Reifer examines the Knicks fan base’s love affair with Frank Ntilikina, and then asks the important question: Is it justified? And, on the final year of his rookie deal, what will Frank be worth going forward for New York?
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Jalen Brunson didn’t have it, but every other Knick did as New York won its second straight