The New York Knicks pushed the reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder to the limit at Madison Square Garden. They just couldn't finish it. Brunson and OG Anunoby both missed potential game-tying threes in the final seconds, and New York fell 103-100.
While the Knicks have enjoyed a nice little 15-5 stretch that has seen their defensive rating jump into the top 10, and come away with victories against
The New York Knicks' starting five is a polarizing topic when it comes to Mike Brown's 40-23 ball club. You’re either pro five-out and obsessed with the data going back to last year, or in denial about the ceiling of the fivesome of Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges and Josh Hart.
Karl-Anthony Towns is an enigma, a polarizing figure, and also happens to hold the keys to just how good the Knicks can be this season. KAT possesses a rare combination of talent and size that is matched by only a handful of basketball players in the world, and on many a night, we see plenty of flashes of it, leading to a Knicks win.
When the New York Knicks signed Jeremy Sochan in February, there was genuine excitement around it. This was a player who had averaged 11.6 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 3.4 assists just two seasons ago with the San Antonio Spurs.
Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.
The NBA's best team by record visited the league's top defense over the last quarter of the season on March 4 in Madison Square Garden, and unfortunately for faithful New York Knicks fans, the squad buckled in succumbing to the Oklahoma City Thunder at home to extend an unfortunate defeats at the hand of reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
After outlasting the Nuggets in double overtime four weeks ago, the New York Knicks will vie for the season sweep when they visit Denver on Friday night.
If there's one generalization that fans and analysts most-frequently plop on prospects' plates, it's that non-shooters will simply figure out their jump shot later on.
NEW YORK – Before the trade deadline, the New York Knicks acquired point guard Jose Alvarado after a half-season of looking for another ball handler. The point guard has fit relatively seamlessly into head coach Mike Brown’s system.
The New York Knicks and Oklahoma City Thunder played a thriller at Madison Square Garden, with the reigning NBA champions edging out New York 103-100. It was a back-and-forth game that came down to the final seconds, but one play in the first quarter overshadowed a lot of it.
It is hard to maintain “an element of surprise” after enduring a grueling 82-game season. At a certain point, opponents know what to expect and how to counteract different parts of a team’s scheme.
Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.
The New York Knicks had a wild night at Madison Square Garden, and it wasn't just about the final score. In their 103-100 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, three Knicks players limped off the court at different points.
The New York Knicks are 40-23 and firmly in the playoff race, but injuries keep finding their way into the picture. The latest blow came after their loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, and it is one that could affect their next road trip.
The New York Knicks have had a season full of swings, from a strong start through the NBA Cup, to a rough slump, to an eight-game winning streak. Before their close loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, Mike Brown reflected on one addition that has quietly steadied the rotation.
NEW YORK —The New York Knicks are reeling from a close 100–103 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder at Madison Square Garden. Despite the loss to the defending champions, New York still had a few positives to take away.
The New York Knicks fell short in the final seconds against the Oklahoma City Thunder. But by holding the Thunder 16 points below their season average, the Knicks showed they've got a playoff-ready defense.
Already able to make a case as one of the greatest New York Knicks players ever, Jalen Brunson made history while leading his team to a dominating win on Friday night.