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On YouTubeNew York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / May 6
Sixers rule out Joel Embiid for Game 2 vs. Knicks
The Sixers won’t have their anchor. Now they’ll have to adjust on the fly. Philadelphia has ruled out Joel Embiid for Game 2 against the Knicks, per the NBA injury report.
Ariel Hukporti News / New York Knicks on SI / May 6
Ariel Hukporti’s Knicks Importance Likely to Grow as 76ers Series Goes on
The Knicks knew full well that the 76ers could make it their mission to go at their bigs in this series, hoping to get them in foul trouble. That became abundantly clear from the jump on Monday, as Joel Embiid continuously sought out contact, leading to both Karl-Anthony Towns and Mitchell Robinson seeing early whistles.
New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / May 6
Knicks Bulletin: ‘We wanted strong NYC grit. Not a weak Philly cheesesteak’ 
Turns out the Sixers lost Game 1 because of the schedule, not because the Knicks crushed their souls into dust. Let’s see if having a bit of rest helps the Philly Numbers, or if they keep crumbling.
The 'NBA Defensive Players of the Year' quiz
The NBA began awarding the Defensive Player of the Year following the 1982-83 season. Since then, the award has been given out 42 times. How many of the 42 can you name in five minutes?
New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / May 6
Knicks Have Already Laid the Path for Another Lopsided Win in Game 2
A lot of 76ers fans have spent the past day and a half convincing others, if not themselves, that the Knicks' hot shooting can't, and won't persist. Some of that is true.
The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history
In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.
New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 6
Knicks offer Timothée Chalamet 10-day contract after viral MSG video
Pretty soon, the New York Knicks may sign a new contract with superfan Timothée Chalamet, who posted a video of himself shooting at Madison Square Garden (MSG).
New York Knicks News / Athlon Sports / May 6
Air Jordan 3 'Knicks' Where to Buy: Resale Guide
Michael Jordan terrorized several NBA franchises over the course of his illustrious career, but his accomplishments and moments against the New York Knicks – in Madison Square Garden especially – might be unmatched.
New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 6
Jalen Brunson establishes Knicks’ championship standard with historic performance in 39-point Game 1 win over 76ers
The New York Knicks kept their momentum in a Game 1 win against the Philadelphia 76ers. New York defeated the 76ers 137-98, and it really wasn’t close throughout the entire game.
James Dolan News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 6
Knicks’ James Dolan uses dad joke to guarantee beating SGA, Thunder in NBA Finals
James Dolan has a lot on his mind these days. Aside from overseeing the New York Knicks and watching them battle in the playoffs, he also has to handle his other business, Sphere Entertainment Co., as its CEO.
Jalen Brunson News / New York Knicks on SI / May 6
Knicks Must Lean Into 76ers' Jalen Brunson Frustrations for Game 2
The Knicks played a near-perfect game in their 137-98 throttling of the Philadelphia Sixers in game one. Many excused the 76ers no-show due to playing a highly contested game seven in Boston just two nights prior.
New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 6
Knicks’ Mike Brown did not stutter about James Dolan’s NBA Finals ‘mandate’
It’s the NBA Finals or bust for the New York Knicks. Or at least that’s what team owner James Dolan feels, as he stated in a recent interview that the Knicks must “absolutely” reach the championship round.
The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career
LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.
New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 6
Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna reject Knicks players from star-studded Met Gala afterparty after Game 1 win
Despite being on top of the world following the New York Knicks’ Game 1 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, some of the players were quickly humbled after being rejected from an afterparty thrown by Sabrina Carpenter and Madonna following the 2026 Met Gala event.
J.R. Smith News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 6
JR Smith breaks silence after fans mobbed him outside MSG after Game 1 vs. 76ers
JR Smith is speaking out after fans mobbed him at Madison Square Garden following the New York Knicks Game 1 of the NBA Semifinals Playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers.
New York Knicks News / Stadium Rant / May 5
The New York Knicks’ Path To NBA Finals Has Never Been Clearer
The New York Knicks are playing their best basketball of the season at exactly the right time. With the Boston Celtics eliminated and the top-seeded Detroit Pistons struggling to look the part, the Knicks are on a collision course to make their first NBA Finals in 27 years.
Mohamed Diawara News / New York Knicks on SI / May 5
Mohamed Diawara Starting to Turn the Corner for Knicks in Playoffs
The Knicks' early pounding of the 76ers in Game 1 of the second round allowed a few of the lesser-seen faces on the bench to get some extended run. One player who's been limited to just garbage time so far in the playoffs and took the floor Monday with the contest out of hand was rookie Mohamed Diawara.
Mikal Bridges News / Hoops Wire / May 5
Sixers’ Joel Embiid questions Mikal Bridges contact after hit to midsection
The Sixers took a loss in Game 1. Joel Embiid took a shot that drew attention. Embiid, who underwent an emergency appendectomy less than a month ago, appeared to grimace after taking contact to his midsection from Knicks forward Mikal Bridges during Monday’s game.
NBA News / Field Level Media / May 5
Knicks riding streak of big wins entering Game 2 vs. 76ers
It does not take much for championship-starved Big Apple basketball fans to daydream about what an NBA title run by the New York Knicks might look like.
Mike Brown News / Total Pro Sports / May 5
Knicks Eye Former Bulls Coach as Backup Plan if Mike Brown Is Dismissed
The New York Knicks are looking at a strong start in the Eastern Conference semifinals, but questions about their long-term coaching direction haven’t gone away.
New York Knicks News / Larry Brown Sports / May 5
Knicks accomplish feat in Game 1 never seen in NBA history
The New York Knicks have hit never-before-seen heights of dominance through their Eastern Conference semifinals opener against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Knicks gave the Sixers a public spanking on Monday at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, N.Y.
Jalen Brunson News / Yardbarker / May 5
Jalen Brunson makes unique history in Knicks' Game 1 win over 76ers
Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks were absolutely pumping iron on Monday to begin their series against the Philadelphia 76ers. It was a blowout win for the Knicks, with the team towering over the 76ers, 137-98.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 4
Jalen Brunson, Knicks make history with third-straight blowout win
With their series-opening win over the Philadelphia 76ers, the New York Knicks sent a message and continued to look unbeatable. The Knicks grabbed a 1-0 lead in their second-round series, dominating the 76ers to the tune of 137-98.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / May 4
Mikal Bridges accused of a dirty play on Joel Embiid in Game 1
Mikal Bridges delivered some pain to Joel Embiid in Monday’s Game 1. Bridges and the New York Knicks met Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday for the opening game of their second-round playoff series.
New York Knicks News / Knicks X-Factor / May 3
The New York Knicks’ golden opportunity reckoning is here
Hold on, now: Is any New York Knicks fan to believe, while maintaining a straight face, that their team punched a Round 2 ticket while not having to worry about the champion Boston Celtics?
New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / May 3
Knicks Notes: OG Anunoby, Mitchell Robinson, Mikal Bridges
The Knicks needed a lift to finish off the Hawks. They got something bigger than that. They got a glimpse of a different version of OG Anunoby. The guy known as their top defender turned into their go-to scorer when it mattered most.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 3
76ers complete historic series comeback to stun Celtics in Game 7
The Philadelphia 76ers appeared to be heading toward a first-round playoff exit, facing a 3-1 series deficit to the Boston Celtics. With Saturday's 109-100 win in Game 7, they are heading to the Eastern Conference semifinals for the first time since 2023.
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