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Knicks clinch playoff spot, stay in mix for top-three seed

It’s now official — the Knicks are headed back to the playoffs. New York became the third team in the East to officially secure a postseason spot after the 76ers lost to the Heat on Monday, according to the NBA.

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Did Deuce McBride and the Knicks avoid a disaster?

The few hours surrounding the Knicks’ Sunday night loss to the Thunder couldn’t have been more of a rollercoaster. We all received word leading up to the game that Deuce McBride, a fan favorite and a pivotal piece of the Knicks’ puzzle, would be returning after missing two months with a sports hernia injury.

New York Knicks News / Hardwood Heroics / March 31

New York Knicks Hit With Harsh Take After Mike Brown’s Latest Backhanded Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Compliment

Stephen A. Smith had time to call out his New York Knicks following their 111-100 road loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, as Mike Brown dropped another backhanded compliment toward Shai Gilgeous-Alexander during his postgame presser.

New York Knicks News / Hoops Rumors / March 30

Knicks Clinch Eastern Conference Playoff Spot

The Knicks became the third Eastern Conference team to secure a playoff spot when Philadelphia lost at Miami on Monday, per the NBA (Twitter link). Detroit, the No.

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The 'Active 30-point NBA games leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players with at least 100 30-point games in their career so far can you name in five minutes?

The 'Oldest 30-point game by NBA team' quiz

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'Most NBA games played' quiz

New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / March 30

Thunder 111, Knicks 100: “Not too down on this loss”

I’m not sure what last night’s 111-100 Knicks’ loss in Oklahoma City showed me that I didn’t already know. About either team. We already know the Knicks can compete with the Thunder.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / Total Pro Sports / March 30

Karl-Anthony Towns Still Figuring Out His Role With New York Knicks

What’s worse? Ranking third in the NBA’s offense this season, yet still unsure of a championship ring, or remaining clueless about finding a footing on the team after more than a year of the trade?

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 30

Stephen A. Smith hits Knicks with harsh reality check after Thunder complaints

ESPN’s Stephen A Smith is calling out New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown for his backhanded compliment toward the Oklahoma City Thunder. After a 111-100 loss, Brown comended the Thunder’s ability to earn fouls, starting with All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who made 13-of-16 free-throw attempts en route to 30 points.

New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / March 30

The Knicks are a good clutch team, but can they be great?

It’s hard to be a good team without being a good clutch team. Of the 12 teams currently in a playoff spot (plus Philly, who’s on the cusp of it), 10 of them are in the top 11 in clutch net rating (the other team is Milwaukee, somehow).

NBA News / New York Knicks on SI / March 30

Three Takeaways From Knicks' Ugly Loss to the Thunder

The New York Knicks traveled to Paycom Center on a four-game road trip already carrying one loss to their streak. What followed was another defeat, a 111-100 beating by the Oklahoma City Thunder, and the questions are getting harder to ignore.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

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The 'Rushing-TD leaders by NFL team' quiz

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New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / March 30

Knicks Bulletin: ‘We decided to do something different’

The Knicks lost the finals preview against the Thunder, but most worryngly we got the “still learning the system” talk back. New York has a handful of games left, is bound to finish with the third or fourth seed, and they better avoid the latter if they don’t want to suffer.

NBA News / Bleacher Report / March 30

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Miles McBride News / Hoops Rumors / March 30

Knicks Guard Miles McBride Injured In Return From Surgery

Miles McBride returned to the Knicks‘ lineup on Sunday after missing 28 games while recovering from sports hernia surgery, but the reserve guard appeared to reinjure his groin area in the third quarter of a loss to Oklahoma City, according to Stefan Bondy of The New York Post.

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / March 30

Knicks vs. Rockets: Prediction, Probable Starting Lineups, and Injury Updates (Mar 31)

The New York Knicks might have been looking like a strong side, but they do have some serious hiccups. Following their slow start, Jalen Brunson recently issued a stern warning.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / March 30

Why the Knicks Should Now Focus On The 4-Seed In The East

The New York Knicks hung with the reigning champs last night, but the Oklahoma City Thunder closed the game on a 14-5 run and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander went into MVP mode in the closing minutes.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / March 30

'Great Job of Exploiting It': Knicks HC Addresses Officiating Issues Against Thunder After Controversial Calls

Mike Brown once again put the officials on the spot for allegedly siding with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The New York Knicks only led by one point throughout the game as OKC had 38 free throws.

New York Knicks News / EssentiallySports / March 30

Knicks Star’s Return From Hernia Surgery Spoiled as Lu Dort’s Physical Play Draws Blame

When Miles McBride was updated to ‘questionable’ for the first time since January, fans were decidedly nervous. He is one of the best microwave scorers in the league and a great fit to Jalen Brunson’s style.

Mike Brown News / Fadeaway World / March 30

Mike Brown Calls Out Questionable Officiating During Knicks-Thunder Game

After a hard-fought battle, the New York Knicks came away with a heartbreaking 111-100 loss at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night. While OKC’s performance was undoubtedly solid, Knicks head coach Mike Brown was certain that the Thunder received some help from the officials.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 28

Knicks look to limit SGA in rematch vs. Thunder

The last time the New York Knicks and Oklahoma City Thunder squared off, Knicks coach Mike Brown had some things to say about Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander after the game.

New York Knicks News / Larry Brown Sports / March 27

Stephen A. Smith offers a lame response after getting dissed by Josh Hart

Stephen A. Smith is pulling the “Do you know who I am?” card in response to Josh Hart. The ESPN personality Smith was on the receiving end of some brutal shade this week by the New York Knicks swingman Hart.

Josh Hart News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 27

Stephen A Smith responds to Knicks guard Josh Hart’s part-time fan criticism

ESPN’s Stephen A Smith clapped back at New York Knicks guard Josh Hart for his take on the veteran journalist’s connection with the team. Hart labeled Smith a part-time Knicks fan while stating the ESPN analyst has no relationship with any of the team’s players.

Mitchell Robinson News / Knicks X-Factor / March 27

Mitchell Robinson calls out Knicks after streak snaps in Charlotte

New York Knicks fans hope Mitch’s pitch proves to be the turning point of a potentially lucrative playoff run. Knicks center Mitchell Robinson was among the many frustrated by the team’s Thursday showing, a 114-103 defeat to the Charlotte Hornets that ended a seven-game winning streak.

New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / March 27