Knicks Morning News (2015.01.26)

  • [New York Times] Klay’s Record, Kobe Hurt, All-Stars … And Now an Encore (Mon, 26 Jan 2015 09:26:53 GMT)

    Not much happened in the NBA this week.

  • [New York Times] James Harden Gets 37, Rockets Rout Spiraling Lakers 99-87 (Mon, 26 Jan 2015 06:09:05 GMT)

    After James Harden lit up the Los Angeles Lakers for the first three quarters, he returned in the final minutes to keep the Houston Rockets focused on their finish.

  • [New York Times] Wall Leads Wizards Over Nuggets in OT, 117-115 (Mon, 26 Jan 2015 04:15:13 GMT)

    John Wall scored six of his 19 points in overtime and had 16 assists as the Washington Wizards beat the Denver Nuggets 117-115 on Sunday night.

  • [New York Times] N.B.A. Roundup: Cavaliers Win 6th Straight With Help of LeBron James (Mon, 26 Jan 2015 04:05:26 GMT)

    James scored 34 points, including the first 8 in the fourth quarter, and Cleveland beat Oklahoma City.

  • [New York Times] Curry Leads Warriors to 19th Straight Home Win (Mon, 26 Jan 2015 03:39:01 GMT)

    Stephen Curry had 22 points and 11 assists, Klay Thompson scored 31 points and the Golden State Warriors beat the Boston Celtics 114-111 on Sunday night for their 19th consecutive home win.

  • [New York Times] Millsap, Horford Lead Hawks to 16th Straight Win (Mon, 26 Jan 2015 03:24:09 GMT)

    Al Horford isn’t missing many shots these days for the Atlanta Hawks.

  • [New York Times] Not the Knicks: Warriors’ Tenet: Sit and Deliver (Mon, 26 Jan 2015 03:01:12 GMT)

    For all the Warriors’ headline-grabbing feats, they cite something slightly more prosaic as a major cause for their success this season: the handiwork of their bench.

  • [New York Times] Spurs Rally in 2nd Half to Top Bucks 101-95 (Mon, 26 Jan 2015 02:54:17 GMT)

    Tim Duncan had 20 points and 11 rebounds, Kawhi Leonard added 19 points and 14 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs rallied in the second half for a 101-95 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday night.

  • [New York Times] DeRozan Scores 25 to Lead Raptors Past Pistons 114-110 (Mon, 26 Jan 2015 02:48:06 GMT)

    Jonas Valanciunas had 20 points and 11 rebounds, DeMar DeRozan scored 25 points and the Toronto Raptors held on down the stretch to beat the short-handed Detroit Pistons 114-110 on Sunday night.

  • [New York Times] Griffin, Paul Lead Clippers to 120-100 Win Over Suns (Mon, 26 Jan 2015 02:39:07 GMT)

    Chris Paul and the Los Angeles Clippers are known for their offense. But it was a stifling defense late Sunday night that made the difference against the Phoenix Suns.

  • [New York Times] Davis Lifts Pelicans Over Mavericks 109-106 (Mon, 26 Jan 2015 02:15:33 GMT)

    Anthony Davis capped a 28-point, 10-rebound outing with go-ahead free throws in the final seconds and a pivotal steal, and the New Orleans Pelicans won their third straight game, 109-106 over the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday night.

  • [New York Times] Big 4th Quarter Helps Pacers End Skid, Down Magic 106-99 (Mon, 26 Jan 2015 01:56:59 GMT)

    David West had 20 points, reserve Damjan Rudez added a career-high 18, and the Indiana Pacers snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 106-99 win over the Orlando Magic on Sunday night.

  • [New York Times] LeBron Outduels Durant, Cavaliers Win 6th Straight, 108-98 (Mon, 26 Jan 2015 01:09:09 GMT)

    The sold-out arena buzzed with 20,000 fans decked out in matching gold T-shirts. There was a national TV audience, two high-profile teams and All-Stars all over the floor.

  • [ESPN.com – New York Knicks] Tanks for nothin': Knicks wins hurt lottery chances (Mon, 26 Jan 2015 06:00:53 EDT)

    NEW YORK — Langston Galloway gathered the ball in the deepest corner of the court with two seconds left on the shot clock late Wednesday night. With the Knicks up by four in a game they were desperate to win, Galloway squared up and knocked down a seemingly impossible 25-foot fadeaway over 6-8 forward Jerami Grant. The shot, which sealed the Knicks’ first winning streak in nearly three months, set off a wild celebration. Players on the Knicks’ bench erupted.

  • [New York Daily News] Amar’e Stoudemire may sit Knicks-Kings game with sprains (Mon, 26 Jan 2015 02:15:08 GMT)

    Amar’e Stoudemire stayed relatively healthy for much of the first half of the season, but the injuries are mounting again.

  • Knicks Morning News (2015.01.25)

  • [New York Daily News] Carmelo sits again as Knicks’ 10-day crew falls to Hornets (Sun, 25 Jan 2015 07:09:59 GMT)

    Not even Phil Jackson’s 10-day crew can win them all, particularly without Carmelo Anthony.

  • [New York Daily News] Knicks Insider: Knee remains sore spot for Anthony (Sun, 25 Jan 2015 05:14:37 GMT)

    There would be no crack at a repeat performance for Carmelo Anthony on the one-year anniversary of his franchise record 62-point game.

  • [New York Times] Aldridge Returns and Blazers Beat Wizards 103-96 (Sun, 25 Jan 2015 05:54:06 GMT)

    LaMarcus Aldridge returned to the Trail Blazers two days after saying he was going to have thumb surgery and had 26 points and nine rebounds in a Portland’s 103-96 victory over the Washington Wizards on Saturday night.

  • [New York Times] Hayward Has 24 as Jazz Roll Over Reeling Nets 108-73 (Sun, 25 Jan 2015 05:38:57 GMT)

    Trey Burke started on the bench again but was hard to miss once he got in the game.

  • [New York Times] N.B.A. Roundup: Bucks Get 3-Pointers to Fall as They Outpace the Pistons (Sun, 25 Jan 2015 05:34:34 GMT)

    Gordon Hayward scored 24 points, Trey Burke added 19, and the Utah Jazz rolled to a 108-73 win over the reeling Nets.

  • [New York Times] O.J. Mayo Scores 20, Hot-Shooting Bucks Beat Pistons 101-86 (Sun, 25 Jan 2015 04:21:07 GMT)

    The Bucks made their coach proud with the way they moved the ball against the Detroit Pistons.

  • [New York Times] Hornets 76, Knicks 71: Carmelo Anthony Is Out, and the Knicks’ Winning Streak Is Over (Sun, 25 Jan 2015 04:12:22 GMT)

    A year after his 62-point performance against Charlotte, Anthony was unable to contribute while resting his sore knee as the Knicks fell to the Hornets.

  • [New York Times] Hornets Beat Melo-Less Knicks 76-71 for 9th Win in 11 Games (Sun, 25 Jan 2015 03:56:50 GMT)

    Brian Roberts believes the Charlotte Hornets are in good hands if Kemba Walker is out for any length of time.

  • [New York Times] Randolph’s Double-Double Leads Grizzlies Past Sixers 101-83 (Sun, 25 Jan 2015 03:50:58 GMT)

    Zach Randolph had 17 points and 14 rebounds and Jeff Green scored 18 as the Memphis Grizzlies coasted to a 101-83 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night.

  • [New York Post] How Okafor’s personality helps him handle huge expectations (Sun, 25 Jan 2015 01:45:18 -0500)

    Jahil Okafor a 19-year-old millionaire to be. Fame and fortune are waiting. He is being called the next Tim Duncan, forecast by many as the next great NBA big man….

  • [New York Post] Forecasting Knicks’ draft hopes: Is Okafor really No. 1 pick? (Sun, 25 Jan 2015 00:54:44 -0500)

    The NBA Draft is still five months away. The NCAA Tournament remains a long way off. The conference season isn't halfway over. But, already, fans of the leagues dregs —…

  • 2014-2015 Game Thread: Knicks @ Hornets

    The Knicks are riding an unlikely three-game winning streak. They really would be better off with losing this one tonight, and the Hornets have been playing better as of late, so you figure this will be a loss, especially with Melo out.

    While I should be rooting for a loss, I am still rooting for the chance to say my new catch phrase, “A clutch trey by Galloway!”

    Let’s go! Knicks!

    Sixers Trick Knicks Into Winning

    The 76ers tricked the Knicks into beating them last night. And unfortunately for Knick fans, New York took the bait, hook, line, and sinker en route to a 98-91 victory. The win puts the Sixers within a game and a half of New York, for the coveted last spot in the league.

    Philly started off the game literally giving the ball away. In the paint, Carter-Williams dribbled the ball much like a six year old touching a basketball for the first time, which allowed Galloway an easy steal. The new-ish Knicks guard attempted to give the ball back with a missed shot, but Louis Amundson foolishly rebounded it. His next shot was rejected by Aldemir and went out of bounds. Most likely the Sixers took the time before the inbound to remind each other that they needed New York to win. One second of play time later, Carmelo Anthony hit the game’s first shot.

    I sat in front of my television & watched this entire game and this is what I learned: some human beings react to traumatic events with memory loss. It’s called dissociative amnesia and it’s real, because there is a WebMD page.

    Much like a victim of assault, afterward I wondered why I lost my memory. I attempted to pick up the pieces, checking the box score and scanning for clues. I quickly focused on two items of data:

    Spike Lee's Director's Cut
    Spike Lee’s Director’s Cut

    Jason Smith 32:07

    Cole Aldrich DNP-Coach’s Decision

    Despite being second on the team in minutes played, Jason Smith was tied for 4th in rebounds. New shooting guard Langston Galloway had more boards than the Knicks starting center. Oh wait another memory is coming back: Lance Thomas threw up a wild shot from about 6 feet away… Carter-Williams ankle breaking Hardaway who crashes into Amar’e… The pain! THE AGONY! Must go to my happy place. Wrong Lyrics Dolan — take me away!

    Lake-Champ

    Knicks Morning News (2015.01.22)

  • [New York Post] One Knick not benefiting from emergence of young Galloway (Thu, 22 Jan 2015 02:55:08 -0500)

    PHILADELPHIA — With the emergence of rookie guard Langston Galloway, veteran point guard Pablo Prigioni remained buried on the bench. Prigioni did not play for the second straight game Wednesday…

  • [New York Daily News] Carmelo: J.R. Smith was right, Knicks were on ‘eggshells’ (Thu, 22 Jan 2015 06:46:21 GMT)

    J.R. Smith’s recent charge that “everyone was walking on eggshells” under the Knicks’ new regime wasn’t the first time he’s made that claim.

  • [New York Daily News] Sixers go into tank for Knicks, who win second straight game (Thu, 22 Jan 2015 02:37:11 GMT)

    The Knicks matched their longest – OK, only — winning streak of this dreadful season by taking advantage of the equally bad 76ers.

  • [New York Times] Lopez’s 22 Points, 6 Blocks Help Nets Beat Kings 103-100 (Thu, 22 Jan 2015 07:08:09 GMT)

    If trade rumors are bothering Brook Lopez, it’s hard to tell, because the veteran center is playing inspired basketball of late for the Brooklyn Nets.

  • [New York Times] Curry Gets Angry, Warriors Beat Rockets 126-113 (Thu, 22 Jan 2015 06:26:27 GMT)

    Stephen Curry got involved in a rare altercation before finishing with 22 points and 10 assists, and the Golden State Warriors held off the Houston Rockets 126-113 on Wednesday night for their franchise-record 17th straight home win.

  • [New York Times] Bledsoe Scores Career High 33, Suns Top Blazers 118-113 (Thu, 22 Jan 2015 06:14:09 GMT)

    Eric Bledsoe was looking forward to a long night of rest after rescuing his Phoenix Suns in a 118-113 win over the short-handed but dangerous Portland Trail Blazers.

  • [New York Times] N.B.A. Roundup: Cavaliers Win Fourth Straight; Pistons Hold Off the Magic (Thu, 22 Jan 2015 04:45:16 GMT)

    The N.B.A. has announced that the Rising Stars Challenge at All-Star weekend will have a new format, pitting first- and second-year players from the United States against first- and second-year players from around the world.

  • [New York Times] Marc Gasol Helps Grizzlies Past Raptors 92-86 (Thu, 22 Jan 2015 04:14:56 GMT)

    Marc Gasol scored 26 points, Zach Randolph had 19 points and 13 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Toronto Raptors 92-86 on Wednesday.

  • [New York Times] Korver Dunks, Hawks Win 14th in a Row, 110-91 Over Pacers (Thu, 22 Jan 2015 04:14:47 GMT)

    Kyle Korver got out ahead of the break, took a pass from Al Horford and saw a clear path to the basket.

  • [New York Times] Davis Returns, Pelicans Down Lakers 96-80 (Thu, 22 Jan 2015 04:02:59 GMT)

    Anthony Davis scored 29 points and blocked four shots in his return from a sprained toe, and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the slumping Los Angeles Lakers 96-80 on Wednesday night.

  • [New York Times] LeBron Scores 26, Cavaliers Cruise Past Jazz 106-92 (Thu, 22 Jan 2015 03:57:10 GMT)

    After Kevin Love dunked, the Cavaliers exchanged smiles, approving nods and a flurry of fist bumps and high-fives as Quicken Loans Arena rocked during a timeout.

  • [New York Times] Knicks 98, 76ers 91: Facing 76ers, Knicks Earn a Win. Someone Had To. (Thu, 22 Jan 2015 03:54:57 GMT)

    In a game between two teams jockeying for the top pick in the N.B.A. draft, the Knicks, whether they liked it or not, took home the victory.

  • [New York Times] Parsons, Mavericks Roll Over Timberwolves, 98-75 (Thu, 22 Jan 2015 03:27:12 GMT)

    Chandler Parsons scored 22 points, and the Dallas Mavericks hit 11 3-pointers while cruising to a 98-75 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night.

  • [New York Times] Jennings Brilliant as Pistons Turn Back Magic 128-118 (Thu, 22 Jan 2015 03:02:38 GMT)

    Brandon Jennings had 24 points and a career-high 21 assists, and the Detroit Pistons held off the Orlando Magic 128-118 on Wednesday night.

  • [New York Times] Hornets Beat Heat 78-76 for 8th Win in 9 Games (Thu, 22 Jan 2015 02:59:54 GMT)

    Kemba Walker scored 15 points, Bismack Biyombo had 12 points and 12 rebounds, and the surging Charlotte Hornets edged the Miami Heat 78-76 on Wednesday night.

  • [New York Times] Anthony Helps Knicks to 2nd Straight Win, 98-91 Over 76ers (Thu, 22 Jan 2015 02:57:10 GMT)

    Led by Carmelo Anthony, New York is at last on the right kind of streak.

  • 2014-15 Game Thread: Knicks @ Sixers, AKA “Tankageddon 2015”

    In one of the most exciting games of the new year, the Knicks and the 76ers face off in a dramatic battle to see who gets more ping pong balls in the NBA Draft Lottery this June. The Sixers made a decisive move in preparation for the battle today by holding back “sick” Nerlens Noel (Tony Wroten is also out, but I think he’s legitimately injured).

    Let’s see whether Melo has a mysterious stomach flu right before tip-off.

    On top of exciting, this might be one of the ugliest games of the year, but it might also be so ugly that it turns around and becomes beautiful.

    Let’s go! Knicks!

    Knicks Morning News (2015.01.21)

  • [New York Post] The Knicks’ adviser who pushed for Langston Galloway (Wed, 21 Jan 2015 02:54:16 -0500)

    PHILADELPHIA — Credit Phil Jackson's top adviser, Clarence Gaines Jr., for playing a part in "Langsanity.'' According to a source, Gaines, the only front-office personnel man Jackson has hired to…

  • [New York Daily News] Isola: Knicks fans want Duke’s Okafor, MSG debut on horizon (Wed, 21 Jan 2015 03:15:53 GMT)

    The courtship of Jahlil Okafor began long before Christmas and was not subtle or surprising. It was, in fact, very New York.

  • [New York Daily News] Derek Fisher not talking tanking ahead of Knicks-76ers clash (Wed, 21 Jan 2015 03:15:40 GMT)

    The Knicks coach doesn’t want to hear theories about tanking games with hopes of drafting Duke big man Jahlil Okafor.

  • [New York Times] Leonard Has Double-Double as Spurs Beat Nuggets 109-99 (Wed, 21 Jan 2015 06:05:15 GMT)

    After hitting a tough stretch in December, the San Antonio Spurs are regaining their winning form with a turnaround that has coincided with getting Kawhi Leonard and Tony Parker back from injuries.

  • [New York Times] Sports Briefing | Pro Basketball: Thunder Climb Over the .500 Mark by Topping the Heat (Wed, 21 Jan 2015 05:07:30 GMT)

    Russell Westbrook scored 19 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, Kevin Durant added 19 points, and Oklahoma City gave itself a winning record for the first time this season.

  • [New York Times] Thunder Finally Surpass .500 Mark by Topping Heat (Wed, 21 Jan 2015 04:06:29 GMT)

    Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook each scored 19 points as Oklahoma City improved to 21-20.

  • Knicks Morning News (2015.01.20)

  • [New York Post] NBA All-Star concert to paralyze Flatiron District (Tue, 20 Jan 2015 02:02:24 -0500)

    The city will turn one of New York's busiest neighborhoods upside down for four days — all for a 45-minute concert, The Post has learned. The NBA All-Star Weekend concert,…

  • [New York Post] NBA All-Star concert to paralyze Flatiron District (Tue, 20 Jan 2015 02:02:24 -0500)

    The city will turn one of New York's busiest neighborhoods upside down for four days — all for a 45-minute concert, The Post has learned. The NBA All-Star Weekend concert,…

  • [New York Daily News] Knicks snap 16-game losing streak with win over Pelicans (Tue, 20 Jan 2015 05:26:05 GMT)

    Winning won’t cure all or make previous questions about the Knicks irrelevant. But it’s certainly better than losing.

  • [New York Daily News] Isola: Hawks, Knicks head in opposite direction (Tue, 20 Jan 2015 04:57:45 GMT)

    The Atlanta Hawks, the NBA’s feel-good story, own the best record in the East while the Knicks are now the league’s bottom feeder.

  • [New York Daily News] Bondy: Knicks finally win, but too many would hurt them (Tue, 20 Jan 2015 03:24:52 GMT)

    The Knicks won a game Monday, despite starting two guys on 10-day contracts and looking awfully scared in the fourth quarter.

  • [New York Times] Lillard Scores 22 to Help Trail Blazers Beat Kings 98-94 (Tue, 20 Jan 2015 06:20:27 GMT)

    Damian Lillard scored 22 points, including the go-ahead basket with 1:20 remaining, and the Portland Trail Blazers ended a three-game losing streak Monday night with a 98-94 win over the Sacramento Kings.

  • [New York Times] Guard Trio Leads Suns to 115-100 Win Over Kobe-Less Lakers (Tue, 20 Jan 2015 06:08:14 GMT)

    Goran Dragic and Isaiah Thomas scored 24 points apiece, fellow guard Eric Bledsoe added 17 and the Phoenix Suns pulled away in the second half to hand the Los Angeles Lakers their fifth loss in a row, the last two without Kobe Bryant, 115-100 on Monday night.

  • [New York Times] N.B.A. Roundup: Atlanta Wins 13th in a Row, Beating Detroit (Tue, 20 Jan 2015 04:51:04 GMT)

    The Atlanta Hawks earned their 13th consecutive win, one shy of tying the team record.

  • [New York Times] LeBron Scores 26, Cavaliers Roll to 108-94 Win Over Bulls (Tue, 20 Jan 2015 04:20:20 GMT)

    The pieces, old and new, are beginning to fit together.

  • [New York Times] Knicks 99, Pelicans 92: Knicks Win! Knicks Win! (Tue, 20 Jan 2015 03:50:55 GMT)

    After losing 16 straight games, the Knicks defeated the Pelicans at Madison Square Garden for their first victory since Dec. 12.

  • [New York Times] Lowry Scores 18, Balanced Raptors Beat Bucks 92-89 (Tue, 20 Jan 2015 03:50:27 GMT)

    Kyle Lowry scored 18 points and was one of six Toronto players to reach double figures in the Raptors’ 92-89 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night.

  • [New York Times] Grizzlies 103, Nets 92: Nets Put On Sleepy Show After Morning Workout (Tue, 20 Jan 2015 02:51:25 GMT)

    Lionel Hollins put the Nets through a morning shootaround on Wednesday, their first on the day of a home game this season. But they went on to their seventh straight loss, falling to Memphis.

  • [New York Times] Knicks End 16-Game Skid, Beat Pelicans 99-92 (Tue, 20 Jan 2015 02:44:21 GMT)

    Carmelo Anthony and the New York Knicks walked off the court, and for the first time in weeks it wasn’t with heads hanging.

  • [New York Times] James Harden’s 45 Points Lead Rockets Over Pacers 110-98 (Tue, 20 Jan 2015 02:26:15 GMT)

    Rockets coach Kevin McHale lamented Houston’s lack of effort in a lopsided loss to Golden State on Saturday.

  • [New York Times] Nowitzki’s Late Points Lead Mavericks Past Grizzlies 103-95 (Tue, 20 Jan 2015 01:17:33 GMT)

    Dirk Nowitzki scored 21 points, including the last eight for Dallas in the final 2 minutes, and the Mavericks defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 103-95 on Monday.

  • [New York Times] Warriors Whip Nuggets 122-79 for Season’s Most Lopsided Win (Tue, 20 Jan 2015 00:41:47 GMT)

    James Michael McAdoo signed a 10-day contract Monday morning after getting called up from the NBA Development League. By late afternoon, he had teammates and fans cheering his debut and went home with the game ball.

  • [New York Times] Clippers Beat Celtics 102-93 for 8th Win in 11 Games (Tue, 20 Jan 2015 00:23:34 GMT)

    The Clippers blew most of a 23-point lead and they got away with it against the struggling Boston Celtics.

  • Knicks Morning News (2015.01.20)

  • [New York Post] NBA All-Star concert to paralyze Flatiron District (Tue, 20 Jan 2015 02:02:24 -0500)

    The city will turn one of New York's busiest neighborhoods upside down for four days — all for a 45-minute concert, The Post has learned. The NBA All-Star Weekend concert,…

  • [New York Post] NBA All-Star concert to paralyze Flatiron District (Tue, 20 Jan 2015 02:02:24 -0500)

    The city will turn one of New York's busiest neighborhoods upside down for four days — all for a 45-minute concert, The Post has learned. The NBA All-Star Weekend concert,…

  • [New York Daily News] Knicks snap 16-game losing streak with win over Pelicans (Tue, 20 Jan 2015 05:26:05 GMT)

    Winning won’t cure all or make previous questions about the Knicks irrelevant. But it’s certainly better than losing.

  • [New York Daily News] Isola: Hawks, Knicks head in opposite direction (Tue, 20 Jan 2015 04:57:45 GMT)

    The Atlanta Hawks, the NBA’s feel-good story, own the best record in the East while the Knicks are now the league’s bottom feeder.

  • [New York Daily News] Bondy: Knicks finally win, but too many would hurt them (Tue, 20 Jan 2015 03:24:52 GMT)

    The Knicks won a game Monday, despite starting two guys on 10-day contracts and looking awfully scared in the fourth quarter.

  • [New York Times] Lillard Scores 22 to Help Trail Blazers Beat Kings 98-94 (Tue, 20 Jan 2015 06:20:27 GMT)

    Damian Lillard scored 22 points, including the go-ahead basket with 1:20 remaining, and the Portland Trail Blazers ended a three-game losing streak Monday night with a 98-94 win over the Sacramento Kings.

  • [New York Times] Guard Trio Leads Suns to 115-100 Win Over Kobe-Less Lakers (Tue, 20 Jan 2015 06:08:14 GMT)

    Goran Dragic and Isaiah Thomas scored 24 points apiece, fellow guard Eric Bledsoe added 17 and the Phoenix Suns pulled away in the second half to hand the Los Angeles Lakers their fifth loss in a row, the last two without Kobe Bryant, 115-100 on Monday night.

  • [New York Times] N.B.A. Roundup: Atlanta Wins 13th in a Row, Beating Detroit (Tue, 20 Jan 2015 04:51:04 GMT)

    The Atlanta Hawks earned their 13th consecutive win, one shy of tying the team record.

  • [New York Times] LeBron Scores 26, Cavaliers Roll to 108-94 Win Over Bulls (Tue, 20 Jan 2015 04:20:20 GMT)

    The pieces, old and new, are beginning to fit together.

  • [New York Times] Knicks 99, Pelicans 92: Knicks Win! Knicks Win! (Tue, 20 Jan 2015 03:50:55 GMT)

    After losing 16 straight games, the Knicks defeated the Pelicans at Madison Square Garden for their first victory since Dec. 12.

  • [New York Times] Lowry Scores 18, Balanced Raptors Beat Bucks 92-89 (Tue, 20 Jan 2015 03:50:27 GMT)

    Kyle Lowry scored 18 points and was one of six Toronto players to reach double figures in the Raptors’ 92-89 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night.

  • [New York Times] Grizzlies 103, Nets 92: Nets Put On Sleepy Show After Morning Workout (Tue, 20 Jan 2015 02:51:25 GMT)

    Lionel Hollins put the Nets through a morning shootaround on Wednesday, their first on the day of a home game this season. But they went on to their seventh straight loss, falling to Memphis.

  • [New York Times] Knicks End 16-Game Skid, Beat Pelicans 99-92 (Tue, 20 Jan 2015 02:44:21 GMT)

    Carmelo Anthony and the New York Knicks walked off the court, and for the first time in weeks it wasn’t with heads hanging.

  • [New York Times] James Harden’s 45 Points Lead Rockets Over Pacers 110-98 (Tue, 20 Jan 2015 02:26:15 GMT)

    Rockets coach Kevin McHale lamented Houston’s lack of effort in a lopsided loss to Golden State on Saturday.

  • [New York Times] Nowitzki’s Late Points Lead Mavericks Past Grizzlies 103-95 (Tue, 20 Jan 2015 01:17:33 GMT)

    Dirk Nowitzki scored 21 points, including the last eight for Dallas in the final 2 minutes, and the Mavericks defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 103-95 on Monday.

  • [New York Times] Warriors Whip Nuggets 122-79 for Season’s Most Lopsided Win (Tue, 20 Jan 2015 00:41:47 GMT)

    James Michael McAdoo signed a 10-day contract Monday morning after getting called up from the NBA Development League. By late afternoon, he had teammates and fans cheering his debut and went home with the game ball.

  • [New York Times] Clippers Beat Celtics 102-93 for 8th Win in 11 Games (Tue, 20 Jan 2015 00:23:34 GMT)

    The Clippers blew most of a 23-point lead and they got away with it against the struggling Boston Celtics.

  • Knicks Morning News (2015.01.19)

  • [New York Post] How Anthony Davis could give Knicks a glimpse at future (Mon, 19 Jan 2015 00:11:13 -0500)

    If — and it remains a colossal IF — the Knicks land the No. 1 overall draft pick as a reward for their historically inept season, there undoubtedly will be…

  • [New York Times] NBA’s D-League Becoming a Testing Ground for New Ideas (Mon, 19 Jan 2015 08:44:27 GMT)

    David Arseneault Jr. thought nothing of the email when it first appeared in his inbox.

  • [New York Times] Why Wait? NBA Teams Making Trades Early This Season (Mon, 19 Jan 2015 08:41:19 GMT)

    Don’t wait until the last minute.

  • [New York Times] Sports Briefing | Pro Basketball: Pelicans Edge Raptors (Mon, 19 Jan 2015 06:18:11 GMT)

    Tyreke Evans scored on a driving layup with less than 2 seconds to go, and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the host Toronto Raptors, 95-93, on Sunday for their first victory in seven meetings between the teams.

  • [New York Times] N.B.A. Game of the Week: Pistons at Hawks (Mon, 19 Jan 2015 06:02:52 GMT)

    Detroit, surging since releasing forward Josh Smith, has a chance to avenge a close loss to Atlanta, which is in the midst of a 12-game winning streak and has the second-best record in the league.

  • [New York Times] Hot-Shooting Helps Thunder Blow Past Magic, 127-99 (Mon, 19 Jan 2015 02:47:14 GMT)

    There’s no question the Oklahoma City Thunder have had their struggles at times on the road this season.

  • [New York Times] Splitter, Leonard Lead Spurs to 89-69 Win Over Jazz (Mon, 19 Jan 2015 02:41:09 GMT)

    Tiago Splitter scored 14 points, Kawhi Leonard had 12 points and nine rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs never trailed while holding Utah to a season-low scoring total in an 89-69 victory over the Jazz on Sunday night.

  • [New York Daily News] Ice KOs Knicks practice (Mon, 19 Jan 2015 04:17:22 GMT)

    The 5-36 Knicks begin the second half of their season without any practice since their return from London.