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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 / 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.

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.

NBA News / EasySportz / May 20
Knicks Flip Script, Attack Harden to Spark Rally

Knicks Flip Script, Attack Harden to Spark Rally

Look at that. The Knicks didn’t just show up in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals — they came out swinging. Not with a prayer, not with a hope, but with a plan.

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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.

Dan Gilbert 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.

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NBA News / Athlon Sports / May 20
Mike Brown Reveals James Harden Game Plan After Knicks’ Game 1 Win

Mike Brown Reveals James Harden Game Plan After Knicks’ Game 1 Win

James Harden has been among the greatest offensive players of this generation. For years, several teams have created game plans to stop the veteran guard.

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.

Landry Shamet News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 20
MSG erupts in chill-inducing Knicks fan video of Landry Shamet’s clutch OT 3-pointer

MSG erupts in chill-inducing Knicks fan video of Landry Shamet’s clutch OT 3-pointer

The New York crowd at Madison Square Garden (MSG) for the Knicks’ Game 1 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers was raucous, and they went absolutely wild when Landry Shamet hit a clutch three-pointer in overtime.

NBA News / AirJordanChronicles / May 20
Stephen A. Smith Praises Jalen Brunson’s Takeover Performance Against Cavaliers

Stephen A. Smith Praises Jalen Brunson’s Takeover Performance Against Cavaliers

Jalen Brunson led the New York Knicks to a historic Game 1 comeback against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The performance prompted high praise from ESPN‘s Stephen A.

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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 / Posting and Toasting / May 20

Knicks 115, Cavs 104 (OT): “Unbelievable comeback”

Yesterday, I was playing tennis with my son when Shams announced that Dallas had fired head coach Jason Kidd after five seasons. My thoughts immediately turned to those rumors from last summer.

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.

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New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 20
Timothée Chalamet stuns with new look at Knicks’ dramatic ECF Game 1 win

Timothée Chalamet stuns with new look at Knicks’ dramatic ECF Game 1 win

After flying to the Big Apple, New York Knicks superfan Timothée Chalamet attended their dramatic Game 1 comeback win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals (ECF).

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.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 20
2 Cavs most to blame for Game 1 OT loss to Knicks

2 Cavs most to blame for Game 1 OT loss to Knicks

The Cleveland Cavaliers looked as though they had flipped a switch when they took care of business in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Detroit Pistons.

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.

Jalen Brunson 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.

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Karl-Anthony Towns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 20
Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns names deciding factor in NY’s Game 1 OT win over Cavs

Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns names deciding factor in NY’s Game 1 OT win over Cavs

The New York Knicks rocked the NBA world in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, and big man Karl-Anthony Towns knows exactly what triggered the historic comeback.

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.

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.  

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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

OG Anunoby News / NBA Analysis Network / May 19
O.G. Anunoby is expected back for Game 1 and that changes how the Knicks can defend Donovan Mitchell

O.G. Anunoby is expected back for Game 1 and that changes how the Knicks can defend Donovan Mitchell

The Knicks are set to open the Eastern Conference Finals with O.G. Anunoby expected to return to the lineup after missing the final two games of the Philadelphia series with a right hamstring strain.

Landry Shamet News / New York Knicks on SI / May 19
Landry Shamet Isn't the Only Knick Who Will Be Fighting for ECF Playing Time

Landry Shamet Isn't the Only Knick Who Will Be Fighting for ECF Playing Time

With the Knicks finally playing basketball again, on-court hypotheticals carry more weight again. One of the hypotheticals the team must consider deeply is who among the reserves will play, especially if star OG Anunoby comes back in top form for Game 1.

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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