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James Harden News / Yardbarker / May 20
James Harden, Cavaliers on wrong side of NBA history after Knicks' Game 1 comeback
Cavaliers star James Harden didn't have a good night with the Cavs.
Charles Barkley News / Hoops Wire / May 20
Charles Barkley blasts Cavs for ‘choke job’ vs. Knicks
Charles Barkley didn’t dance around it. Not even a little. But that’s the Barkley way, right? After the Cavaliers blew a 22-point fourth-quarter lead in a stunning 115-104 overtime loss to the Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals, Barkley unloaded on Cleveland during ESPN’s Inside the NBA coverage.
NBA News / AirJordanChronicles / May 20
'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.
The 'NBA MVPs' quiz
How many players to win the NBA MVP Award can you name in seven minutes?
NBA News / Total Pro Sports / May 20
Cavaliers vs. Knicks Game 2 – 2026 NBA ECF: Game Preview, Odds, and Injury Updates (May 21)
The New York Knicks found themselves in a massive hole during the opening game of the Eastern Conference Finals. After sitting out for over a week following their second-round sweep, New York fell behind by 22 points late in the fourth quarter.
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 / Yardbarker / May 20
Count the dribbles: Knicks HC Mike Brown explains defensive strategy on James Harden
Mike Brown got plenty of experience going up against James Harden in the playoffs as a Golden State Warriors assistant. That informed how Brown's New York Knicks defended — and exhausted — Harden in their Game 1 win.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 20
Why Cavs can defy odds and still beat Knicks despite 22-point Game 1 meltdown
The Cleveland Cavaliers blew it. Up 22 points in Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on the New York Knicks with 7:52 left in regulation, they thought they could run QB kneel and walk to the finish line rather than running through to cross the tape.
New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / May 20
3 Knicks Who Were Given a Wake-Up Call by Cavs in Game 1
The Knicks' needing a momentous comeback on Tuesday inherently means a ton went wrong to put them there in the first place. Some of this can be attributed to rust, but several players simply didn't do what New York needed from them for most, if not all, of Game 1.
Karl-Anthony Towns News / AirJordanChronicles / May 20
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
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
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.
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
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.
Jalen Brunson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 20
Shannon Sharpe calls out Donovan Mitchell for ducking Jalen Brunson assignment
On Tuesday night, the Cleveland Cavs suffered one of the most painful playoff losses you will ever see with a meltdown against the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
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
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
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.
OG Anunoby News / New York Knicks on SI / May 20
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.
New York Knicks News / EssentiallySports / May 20
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 / HITC / May 20
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
Brunson helped spark an incredible Knicks rally that helped them steal Game 1.
OG Anunoby News / Athlon Sports / May 20
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)
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.
New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / May 19
‘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
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
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 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.
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