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The New York Knicks kicked off the second half of their season with a dispiriting 126-111 loss at Madison Square Garden to the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons, who were without Jalen Duran and Isaiah Stewart, their two best and currently suspended big men.

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Knicks Bulletin: ‘It builds a confidence going into a series’

The Knicks aren’t winning it all this season. Assuming they finish the regular season with a top-three seed, they’ll only meet the Pistons in the ECF. That’s it, that’s where everything will end.

New York Knicks News / Total Pro Sports / February 20

Jalen Brunson’s Reaction Says It All After Karl-Anthony Towns Denied at the Rim in Knicks Loss

If only pictures could say a thousand words. Well, this was exactly how things panned out when Jalen Brunson watched Karl-Anthony Towns get blocked in his attempt to score.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / New York Knicks on SI / February 20

Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns Explains Slow Start Against Pistons

The New York Knicks lost 126-111 to the Detroit Pistons at Madison Square Garden, and Karl-Anthony Towns took too long to get going, and by the time he did, the game was mostly gone.

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The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz

How many of the NBA All-Star Game MVP Award -- officially named the Kobe Bryant Trophy in 2020 -- in the three-point era (1979-80) can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most made three-pointers by NBA season' quiz

The '2025-26 NBA All-Stars' quiz

The 'NBA Slam Dunk Contest winners' quiz

Jalen Brunson News / New York Knicks on SI / February 20

Jalen Brunson Continues Inching Closer to Knicks Immortality

Jalen Brunson hit the ground running upon joining the New York Knicks during 2022's free agency period, and all he's done since is continually reward the franchise for believing in him to the tune of seven playoff series appearances over three postseasons.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance

The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.

NBA News / Posting and Toasting / February 20

Pistons 126, Knicks 111: “Kinda contentious”

Broadway. CBGBs (RIP). The Apollo. Yankee Stadium (RIP). Ain’t a patch of terra firma anywhere else on the whole damn terra that rivals the platforms NYC can offer.

Jose Alvarado News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 20

Knicks’ Jose Alvarado downplays 3rd straight blowout loss to Pistons

The New York Knicks just couldn’t figure out the Detroit Pistons in the 2025-26 NBA season. On Thursday, the Knicks failed anew in their mission to score a win at Detroit’s expense, as they suffered a 126-111 loss to the visiting Pistons.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / Hardwood Heroics / February 20

Karl-Anthony Towns Sends Blunt Message After Knicks Embarrassingly Swept 3-0 by Pistons: 'Beat Us Fair And Square'

Karl-Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks couldn’t win against the Detroit Pistons on Thursday. The Knicks had an advantage with a complete and healthy group.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 19

Why Knicks’ Landry Shamet closed over Mikal Bridges late in Pistons loss

The New York Knicks made a decision down the stretch of Thursday night’s game against the Detroit Pistons to have Landry Shamet on the court instead of Mikal Bridges.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 19

Mike Brown’s biggest regret after Knicks let Cade Cunningham go off for 42 points

The New York Knicks had no answer for Cade Cunningham on Thursday, as he led the Detroit Pistons to a convincing win, 123-111, at Madison Square Garden.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

OG Anunoby News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 19

OG Anunoby’s dunk attempt in Knicks-Pistons results in ultra-rare NBA moment

The good thing about watching the NBA is that you will always have a chance to see something you have not seen before. Even if that something is absolutely unnecessary.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / February 19

Knicks Suffer Regular-Season Sweep Against East-Leading Pistons In 111-126 Loss; 5 Major Takeaways

The Detroit Pistons didn’t just win, they made another massive statement. With a 126-111 victory over the New York Knicks, Detroit completed the regular-season sweep and strengthened its grip on the No.

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The 'TD-catch leaders by NFL team' quiz

The 'Receiving leaders by NFL season' quiz

The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz

The 'Multiple 20-assist NBA games' quiz

NBA News / Bleacher Report / February 19

Watch: Cade cooked the Knicks at the Garden

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 19

Cade Cunningham makes history, leads Pistons past Knicks in battle of top East contenders

Cade Cunningham made a big statement in the Big Apple on Thursday.

Knicks' Jalen Brunson sends strong message about next contract

Why Kendrick Perkins is not ruling out a title run from the Celtics if Jayson Tatum returns

The all-time leading rebounder for every NBA franchise

The 'Last 40-point game by NBA franchise' quiz

New York Knicks News / The SportsRush / February 19

Heat Legend Compares Karl-Anthony Towns’ Struggles With Jalen Brunson to His Own With LeBron James

Since arriving in New York, Karl-Anthony Towns has looked reinvigorated. He has flashed the same offensive brilliance that made him a superstar in Minnesota, and he was a crucial part of helping the Knicks reach the Eastern Conference Finals a year ago.

Jeremy Sochan News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 19

Knicks’ Jeremy Sochan shows off new look for NY debut vs. Pistons

Last week, the San Antonio Spurs waived Jeremy Sochan less than four years after selecting him with the No. 9 overall pick in the NBA Draft. He was supposed to be a key member of the franchise’s future, but as time passed and his young teammates progressed, the former Baylor standout stagnated and eventually fell out of the rotation.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / New York Knicks on SI / February 19

Knicks Could Be Unstoppable if Karl-Anthony Towns Improves One Stat

The 2025-26 NBA regular season has not been the smoothest ride for New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns. There have been some ups and downs throughout the campaign, leading to trade rumors swirling around him and his future with the franchise being in doubt.

Mikal Bridges News / New York Knicks on SI / February 19

Knicks' Mikal Bridges Stepping Up With Elite Production

There is immense pressure on New York Knicks wing Mikal Bridges, mostly because of how much it cost to acquire him from the Brooklyn Nets. The Knicks agreed to trade six first-round draft picks and a second-round pick to the Nets to bring him aboard.

Mike Brown News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 19

Why Mike Brown thinks Knicks’ post-NBA Cup flop primes them for playoff success

NEW YORK – Peaks and valleys tell the story of the New York Knicks’ season thus far. Their path to the NBA Finals was open and clear when they were 2025 NBA Cup Champions in Las Vegas.

NBA News / New York Knicks on SI / February 19

Knicks' Championship Push Begins Now

The New York Knicks have fallen short of reaching Phil Jackson's "40-20" theory, which maintains team's that win 40 games before losing 20 are the only true title contenders - only four champions since 1980 have reached the 20 loss benchmark first.

Jalen Brunson News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most 40-point games in a season' quiz

How many of the players to score 40 or more points at least 10 times in one season since the NBA/ABA merger (1976-77) can you name in six minutes?

NBA News / Knicks X-Factor / February 19

New York Knicks’ 3 keys to taking down the Detroit Pistons

Knicks. Pistons. What more needs to be said? New York faces a massive battle straight out of the All-Star break, and we’re here to break down their top three keys to taking down the No.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / Athlon Sports / February 19

Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns Addresses Potential Future Move to NBA Europe

The New York Knicks' mercurial big Karl-Anthony Towns is open to a future move to NBA Europe, should it come to fruition. Towns was one of the players who spoke to The Athletic on the subject of NBA players considering their futures in NBA Europe, and it looks like the five-time NBA All-Star wouldn't mind plying his trade there.

New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / February 17