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NBA Refs Clarify Knicks Controversial Non-Call vs. Thunder

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.

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Mike Brown explains why Jose Alvarado has been ‘irreplaceable’ since joining Knicks

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.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / March 5

Knicks Dodge Three Major Injury Scares

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.

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The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the players with at least 200-career 30-point games in NBA history can you name in six minutes?

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Knicks Get Troubling Josh Hart News Before Nuggets Matchup

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.

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

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.

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SGA Pays Knicks' Jalen Brunson Big-Time Compliment After Matchup

Even on a cold shooting night, New York Knicks captain Jalen Brunson still owned Madison Square Garden. The box score said 5-of-18; the reigning MVP's sigh told a different story.

Jose Alvarado News / New York Knicks on SI / March 5

Jose Alvarado Bringing What Knicks Were Missing

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 Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / March 5

Knicks Bulletin: ‘He does a great job of convincing the referees’

If that was a Finals preview, I can only hope they started yesterday. The Knicks played tough and gave OKC fits on Wednesday—with Mitch Robinson load-managing—and showed what they can do when they put on their competitive suit.

Mohamed Diawara News / Last Word On Sports / March 5

Knicks Quietly Reverse Mohamed Diawara Decision After Low-Stakes Move

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.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

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.

Mike Brown News / New York Knicks on SI / March 5

Knicks' Mike Brown Calls Out SGA for Fooling Referees

The New York Knicks fell 103-100 to the Oklahoma City Thunder on March 4, and head coach Mike Brown had a lot to say after the final buzzer. Brown did not hold back.

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New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / March 5

One Ugly Stat Explains Knicks' Loss to Thunder

It seems like such a small thing. A missed free throw here, two missed free throws there. But when you look at the New York Knicks' last 25 games, a clear and uncomfortable pattern begins to emerge.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / March 5

Jalen Brunson Could Hurt Knicks Chances of Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade

The New York Knicks have been a team heavily involved in the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors. Reportedly, they were engaged in trade talks with the Milwaukee Bucks last summer ahead of the 2025-26 season.

Mike Brown News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 5

Mike Brown downplays Knicks’ loss to Thunder as a ‘lesson’ with playoffs approaching

NEW YORK – The New York Knicks lost 103-100 to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday, with the NBA’s reigning champions squeaking out a nail-biter. This was the Knicks’ first crack at the top-seeded Western Conference club, already having failed to beat the East’s No.

Jalen Brunson News / Hardwood Heroics / March 5

Jalen Brunson Reacts Honestly After Missing Game-Tying 3 in Final Seconds: 'Just Missed It'

Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks couldn’t end the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder with a win. Despite battling back and coming back from being down, the Knicks suffered a 103-100 loss.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 4

Knicks show their defense has improved despite loss to Thunder

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.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gets away with the most blatant charge of season

Mikal Bridges' unexpected offensive eruption helps Knicks snap Spurs' 11-game win streak

Jalen Brunson achieves Knicks history in big win over Bucks

The all-time leading rebounder for every NBA franchise

The '2025 NBA playoff points-per-game leaders' quiz

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