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On YouTubeNew York Knicks News / Stadium Rant / May 5
The New York Knicks’ Path To NBA Finals Has Never Been Clearer
The New York Knicks are playing their best basketball of the season at exactly the right time. With the Boston Celtics eliminated and the top-seeded Detroit Pistons struggling to look the part, the Knicks are on a collision course to make their first NBA Finals in 27 years.
Mohamed Diawara News / New York Knicks on SI / May 5
Mohamed Diawara Starting to Turn the Corner for Knicks in Playoffs
The Knicks' early pounding of the 76ers in Game 1 of the second round allowed a few of the lesser-seen faces on the bench to get some extended run. One player who's been limited to just garbage time so far in the playoffs and took the floor Monday with the contest out of hand was rookie Mohamed Diawara.
Mikal Bridges News / Hoops Wire / May 5
Sixers’ Joel Embiid questions Mikal Bridges contact after hit to midsection
The Sixers took a loss in Game 1. Joel Embiid took a shot that drew attention. Embiid, who underwent an emergency appendectomy less than a month ago, appeared to grimace after taking contact to his midsection from Knicks forward Mikal Bridges during Monday’s game.
The '20-point, 15-rebound Game 7's' quiz
How many of the players in NBA history to score at least 20 points and haul in at least 15 rebounds in Game 7 of a postseason series since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?
New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 5
Knicks’ Josh Hart has all the jokes after Kelly Oubre’s Jalen Brunson comment
In Game 1 of the second round series between the New York Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers, Mike Brown’s squad pretty much did whatever they wanted. Seperating
The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history
In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.
NBA News / Field Level Media / May 5
Knicks riding streak of big wins entering Game 2 vs. 76ers
It does not take much for championship-starved Big Apple basketball fans to daydream about what an NBA title run by the New York Knicks might look like.
Mike Brown News / Total Pro Sports / May 5
Knicks Eye Former Bulls Coach as Backup Plan if Mike Brown Is Dismissed
The New York Knicks are looking at a strong start in the Eastern Conference semifinals, but questions about their long-term coaching direction haven’t gone away.
Timothee Chalamet makes bold Met Gala call and Knicks instantly reward him
Timothee Chalamet had two major New York events competing for his attention on Monday night, and he made the most Knicks decision possible. The Met Gala, the annual fashion fundraiser held for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute, took place on the same night as Game 1 of the Knicks’ playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers.
New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 5
Why 1 Knicks fan is now calling Timothee Chalamet new ‘celeb face’ of franchise over Ben Stiller
Skipping Game 1 between the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers might’ve come at a cost for superfan Ben Stiller, who didn’t join fellow actor and fan Timothée Chalamet at Madison Square Garden.
Joel Embiid News / New York Knicks on SI / May 5
Film Shows How Knicks Are Attacking Joel Embiid to Great Results
There was a time where Joel Embiid was a great defensive player. He capitalized on his size and athleticism to protect the rim while still being solid on the perimeter.
The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career
LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.
New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 5
Jalen Brunson gushes over Mikal Bridges after Game 1 win vs. 76ers
The New York Knicks struck first in their Eastern Conference Semifinal series against the Philadelphia 76ers with a resounding 137-98 win on Monday. Knicks forward Mikal Bridges helped lead the way in Game 1 with 17 points in 27 minutes, one of his best games of the playoffs thus far.
NBA News / New York Knicks on SI / May 5
3 Reasons the Knicks' Game 1 Should Have 76ers Deathly Afraid
The Knicks' emphatic Game 1 win certainly opened some eyes across the broader basketball world Monday night. This was also a contest New York should've won handily with the 76ers coming off an emotional Game 7 win.
Jalen Brunson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 5
Jalen Brunson’s 3-word mic drop on hitting ‘peak’ after Knicks’ 39-point 76ers drubbing
On Monday evening, the New York Knicks went up 1-0 in their second round playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers with a dominant 137-98 win in Game 1.
New York Knicks News / HITC / May 5
NY Knicks playoff momentum is something never seen in NBA history, and the numbers back it
The New York Knicks opened their second-round series in emphatic fashion, dismantling the Philadelphia 76ers 137-98 in Game 1. It was a statement performance from a team brimming with confidence.
New York Knicks News / The Spun / May 5
Ben Stiller Facing Heat For Missing Knicks Game On Monday Night
Comedian Ben Stiller has been one of the most high-profile New York Knicks fans for decades. So his absence from the Madison Square Garden courtside seats stuck out like a sore thumb in Game 1 last night.
New York Knicks News / Total Pro Sports / May 5
Frightening Scene Unfolds As Knicks Fans Trampled Over JR Smith & Others Outside MSG After Game 1 Win
Celebrations outside Madison Square Garden took a dangerous turn following the New York Knicks’ Game 1 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, with former star JR Smith caught in the middle of a chaotic crowd surge.
New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / May 5
Game 1 Was More About The Knicks Peaking Than It Was Tired Sixers Legs
The New York Knicks have pitched a Johnny Vander Meer over the last two games. It wasn’t quite 54 consecutive outs, but it was as close to perfect as basketball can be for 96 minutes.
New York Knicks News / Larry Brown Sports / May 5
Knicks accomplish feat in Game 1 never seen in NBA history
The New York Knicks have hit never-before-seen heights of dominance through their Eastern Conference semifinals opener against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Knicks gave the Sixers a public spanking on Monday at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, N.Y.
Jalen Brunson News / Yardbarker / May 5
Jalen Brunson makes unique history in Knicks' Game 1 win over 76ers
Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks were absolutely pumping iron on Monday to begin their series against the Philadelphia 76ers. It was a blowout win for the Knicks, with the team towering over the 76ers, 137-98.
New York Knicks News / Ball Exclusives / May 5
Knicks dominate Sixers with red-hot shooting in Game 1
The New York Knicks made a statement on Monday with a 137-98 Game 1 blowout win over the Philadelphia 76ers. While the Knicks were out in front from the very beginning, the first quarter was a little more competitive.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 4
Jalen Brunson, Knicks make history with third-straight blowout win
With their series-opening win over the Philadelphia 76ers, the New York Knicks sent a message and continued to look unbeatable. The Knicks grabbed a 1-0 lead in their second-round series, dominating the 76ers to the tune of 137-98.
New York Knicks News / Knicks X-Factor / May 3
The New York Knicks’ golden opportunity reckoning is here
Hold on, now: Is any New York Knicks fan to believe, while maintaining a straight face, that their team punched a Round 2 ticket while not having to worry about the champion Boston Celtics?
New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / May 3
Knicks Notes: OG Anunoby, Mitchell Robinson, Mikal Bridges
The Knicks needed a lift to finish off the Hawks. They got something bigger than that. They got a glimpse of a different version of OG Anunoby. The guy known as their top defender turned into their go-to scorer when it mattered most.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 3
76ers complete historic series comeback to stun Celtics in Game 7
The Philadelphia 76ers appeared to be heading toward a first-round playoff exit, facing a 3-1 series deficit to the Boston Celtics. With Saturday's 109-100 win in Game 7, they are heading to the Eastern Conference semifinals for the first time since 2023.
New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / May 2
Knicks Notes: Josh Hart, Karl-Anthony Towns, contender status
The Knicks’ first-round series against the Hawks shifted after Josh Hart decided he’d seen enough. According to Stefan Bondy of the New York Post, Hart pushed for the full-time defensive assignment on CJ McCollum after Game 3, even confronting a coach about it.
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