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'I don’t care who you think you are': Michael Jordan Once Defined the Fierce Bulls-Knicks Rivalry

'I don’t care who you think you are': Michael Jordan Once Defined the Fierce Bulls-Knicks Rivalry

The Chicago Bulls and New York Knicks didn’t just play basketball in the 1990s; they went to war. And at the center of every battle was a man who made it his personal mission to ensure the Knicks never forgot their place.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / AirJordanChronicles / May 20
Watch: Karl-Anthony Towns and Fiancee Jordyn Woods Share Postgame Embrace after Game 1 Win

Watch: Karl-Anthony Towns and Fiancee Jordyn Woods Share Postgame Embrace after Game 1 Win

When the final buzzer sounded at Madison Square Garden, Karl-Anthony Towns didn’t just celebrate with his teammates. He found Jordyn Woods, and the moment cameras caught, said everything about what this run means beyond basketball.

New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / May 20
Knicks Notes: Landry Shamet, Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby

Knicks Notes: Landry Shamet, Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby

The Knicks don’t complete that ridiculous comeback Tuesday night without Landry Shamet. Simple as that. Shamet logged just 17 minutes in Game 1 against the Cavaliers, but 14 of them came during the fourth quarter and overtime, when everything flipped.

Victor Wembanyama News / Total Pro Sports / May 20
New York Knicks Fans Immediately Started Calling Out Victor Wembanyama After Huge Comeback Win

New York Knicks Fans Immediately Started Calling Out Victor Wembanyama After Huge Comeback Win

The New York Knicks fans are famous for their passion, but their recent chants about San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama might have taken things a bit too far.

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The 'NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'NBA MVPs' quiz

How many players to win the NBA MVP Award can you name in seven minutes?

The 'NBA scoring champions' quiz
The 'Active 40-point playoff games' quiz
The 'Most 30-point games in one NBA postseason' quiz
New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / May 20

That time a bunch of hoopers brought elation to Knicks Nation

I’ve never done time in San Quentin, but MSG must have felt like the legendary penitentiary. James might be able to tell you after spending Tuesday at the venue.

NBA News / Yardbarker
The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise

The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise

As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / May 20
The Knicks scored on eight straight possessions by forcing Harden to switch onto Brunson and Cleveland never adjusted

The Knicks scored on eight straight possessions by forcing Harden to switch onto Brunson and Cleveland never adjusted

The Knicks did not flip Game 1 on the back of one miracle shot. They did it by turning the closing stretch into a repeatable Jalen Brunson vs. James Harden matchup, and getting exactly what they wanted, time after time.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 20
Knicks guard Josh Hart’s cheeky response to Jimmy Fallon’s untied shoes meme goes viral after Game 1 win

Knicks guard Josh Hart’s cheeky response to Jimmy Fallon’s untied shoes meme goes viral after Game 1 win

After having his shoes untied by Knicks guard Josh Hart, Jimmy Fallon did it again after New York’s Game 1 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals (ECF).

Landry Shamet News / NBA Analysis Network / May 20
Landry Shamet gave the New York Knicks a real conference finals bench weapon

Landry Shamet gave the New York Knicks a real conference finals bench weapon

Jalen Brunson took center stage in Game 1, but the Knicks would not have completed that comeback without Mike Brown’s decision to trust Landry Shamet when the game needed a steady hand on both ends of the floor.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 20
Knicks’ Mike Brown reveals secret he learned from Warriors to making James Harden choke

Knicks’ Mike Brown reveals secret he learned from Warriors to making James Harden choke

On Tuesday evening, the New York Knicks pulled off one of the biggest comebacks in NBA playoff history by rallying from a 22-point fourth quarter deficit to steal Game 1 from the Cleveland Cavaliers.

OG Anunoby News / New York Knicks on SI / May 20
Knicks Can Let Go of OG Anunoby Fears After His Finish to Game 1

Knicks Can Let Go of OG Anunoby Fears After His Finish to Game 1

Tuesday was a bit of a roller-coaster for Knicks forward OG Anunoby. He began the day as probable to make his return from a hamstring injury, but ultimately was a true game-time decision, which created some concerns that he's not 100%.

New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / May 20

The adjustments that saved the Knicks’ bacon in Game 1

What. A. Game. The Knicks were down 93-71 with 7:40 left in Tuesday’s series opener at Madison Square Garden. No matter how optimistic you are, this game was over.

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The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history

The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history

If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 20
Knicks superfan Ben Stiller hits OG Anunoby with ‘special’ label after Game 1 injury return

Knicks superfan Ben Stiller hits OG Anunoby with ‘special’ label after Game 1 injury return

Despite how rocky OG Anunoby’s return from his hamstring injury was at times during Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals (ECF), New York Knicks superfan Ben Stiller raved about him.

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The 'NBA MVPs' quiz
 The 'NBA MVPs' quiz
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 The 'NBA steals-per-game leaders' quiz
The 'No. 2-scorers by NBA champion' quiz
 The 'No. 2-scorers by NBA champion' quiz
The 'PGA Championship host courses' quiz
 The 'PGA Championship host courses' quiz
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 20
Cavs owner promises ECF Game 1 collapse 'will soon be a distant memory'

Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert promises ECF Game 1 collapse against Knicks 'will soon be a distant memory'

The Knicks trailed the Cavs 93-71 with 7:44 remaining in the fourth quarter in Game 1 of the ECF. Somehow, New York erased the 22-point deficit and won 115-104 in overtime.

Cavaliers' 'hacking' strategy pays off in Game 1 loss — until it didn't
Knicks' epic ECF Game 1 comeback sets new franchise record
Unlucky bounce: Sam Merrill's missed three dooms Cavaliers in ECF Game 1 collapse against Knicks
The '35-5-5 Conference Finals games' quiz
NBA News / Total Pro Sports / May 20
Knicks & Cavaliers Fans Engage In Massive Brawl Outside MSG Following Wild Game 1 Comeback

Knicks & Cavaliers Fans Engage In Massive Brawl Outside MSG Following Wild Game 1 Comeback

It was an insane night inside Madison Square Garden when the Cleveland Cavaliers visited the New York Knicks for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

New York Knicks News / EssentiallySports / May 20
Police Snatches Camera From Local Reporter During Wild Celebrations on New York Streets

Police Snatches Camera From Local Reporter During Wild Celebrations on New York Streets

The police already had to deal with Jersey burning, a fan climbing a billboard, and multiple arrests for disorderly conduct. All this is transpiring as the New York Knicks are on their path to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / May 20
How the Knicks Stole Game 1 vs. the Cavaliers

How the Knicks Stole Game 1 vs. the Cavaliers

For three and a half quarters, it looked like the Knicks were well on their way to going down 0-1 in the Eastern Conference Finals. Their offense struggled to generate quality looks, they missed on the ones that they did get, and their defense left a lot to be desired.

New York Knicks News / HITC / May 20
Dave Portnoy’s ‘pathetic’ reminder to New York Knicks backfires in close win vs. Cavaliers

Dave Portnoy’s ‘pathetic’ reminder to New York Knicks backfires in close win vs. Cavaliers

Dave Portnoy tried to get an early dig in at the New York Knicks, but Game 1 turned his post into perfect comeback material. The Knicks looked finished when Cleveland built a huge fourth-quarter lead at Madison Square Garden, and Portnoy leaned into the moment with a backhanded message to New York fans.

New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / May 20
What Jalen Brunson said to Knicks ahead of epic ECF comeback win over Cavaliers

What Jalen Brunson said to Knicks ahead of epic ECF comeback win over Cavaliers

Brunson helped spark an incredible Knicks rally that helped them steal Game 1.

Knicks' epic ECF Game 1 comeback sets new franchise record
Cavaliers-Knicks ECF preview: Five keys that will decide who advances to NBA Finals
Patrick Ewing gives Knicks advice for Eastern Conference Finals matchup with Cavaliers
The 'Most 20-point playoff games by team' quiz
OG Anunoby News / Athlon Sports / May 20
Knicks' OG Anunoby Shares Injury Update After Game 1 Win Over Cavaliers

Knicks' OG Anunoby Shares Injury Update After Game 1 Win Over Cavaliers

New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby returned to action in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals on Tuesday. Anunoby has missed the past two games due to a right hamstring strain.

New York Knicks News / Knicks X-Factor / May 20
Stealin’ 22: Captain clobbers Cavs as Knicks take Game 1 (Highlights)

Stealin’ 22: Captain clobbers Cavs as Knicks take Game 1 (Highlights)

New York Knicks fans waited over a week to their team win again. Five extra minutes was nothing. A jaw-dropping New York comeback opened the Knicks’ Eastern Conference Finals set with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 20
Cavs doomed by unlucky bounce in ECF Game 1 collapse vs. Knicks

Unlucky bounce: Sam Merrill's missed three dooms Cavaliers in ECF Game 1 collapse against Knicks

Talk about an unlucky miss for Cleveland Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill.  

Mike Breen had to cancel his 'bang' mid-call after Game 1 dagger rolls out
Cavaliers' 'hacking' strategy pays off in Game 1 loss — until it didn't
Knicks' epic ECF Game 1 comeback sets new franchise record
Kenny Atkinson gave the most bizarre comments after Cavaliers' choke job
Excited Magic Johnson compares Victor Wembanyama to Steph Curry
Spurs get encouraging update on De'Aaron Fox for Game 2
New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / May 19
‘Inside the NBA’ finally getting room to breathe during Knicks-Cavs series

‘Inside the NBA’ finally getting room to breathe during Knicks-Cavs series

Good news for fans of Inside the NBA. The gloves are apparently coming off a little. According to Front Office Sports, the popular studio show featuring

New York Knicks News / Hoops Rumors / May 18
Knicks’ OG Anunoby Probable For Tuesday’s Game 1

Knicks’ OG Anunoby Probable For Tuesday’s Game 1

Knicks forward OG Anunoby (right hamstring strain) is officially considered probable to play in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals on Tuesday, tweets Steve Popper of Newsday.

New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / May 18
Knicks Notes: Mikal Bridges, Karl-Anthony Towns, Mike Brown, East finals

Knicks Notes: Mikal Bridges, Karl-Anthony Towns, Mike Brown, East finals

It didn’t look great early. Knicks forward Mikal Bridges struggled through the first three games against Atlanta and even had a scoreless outing in Game 3.

Mitchell Robinson News / New York Knicks on SI / May 18
Knicks May Have Put a Huge Weakness to Rest Before Cavs Game 1

Knicks May Have Put a Huge Weakness to Rest Before Cavs Game 1

There will be plenty of attention on the Knicks' frontcourt in the conference finals as they take on the Cavaliers' elite big man duo. Winning in and around the paint will be crucial for New York, which means backup Mitchell Robinson will be in the spotlight.

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