Knicks Morning News (2017.11.10)

[NYTimes] Keeping Score: James Harden Beats LeBron James While Equaling Michael Jordan (Friday, November 10, 2017 10:00:29 AM) In the Rockets’ win over the Cavaliers, Harden became the first player since Jordan in 1989 to have at least 35 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists and 5 steals in a game. [NYTimes] At the Pistons’ New […]

Knicks Morning News (2017.11.09)

[NYPost] Knicks GM Scott Perry won’t rule out trade as Noah return nears (Wednesday, November 08, 2017 7:43:01 PM) ORLANDO, Fla. — Knicks general manager Scott Perry admits he has a big roster decision “looming’’ as center Joakim Noah returns Monday after his 12-game drug suspension is over, indicating a trade is still possible. The […]

2017-18 Game Thread: Knicks @ Magic

After one of the longest home stands in recent history (especially with the extra time that the NBA gives between games), the Knicks finally go back on the road to take on an Orlando Magic team that is somehow even more of a surprise than the Knicks this season, as they are 6-4 and have […]

Knicks Morning News (2017.11.08)

[NYDN] Doug McDermott scores 20, turns in best game since joining Knicks (Tuesday, November 07, 2017 7:13:57 PM) Doug McDermott dropped in some of the most important McBuckets Tuesday. [NYDN] Kristaps Porzingis’ MVP-like start puts him in elite company (Tuesday, November 07, 2017 5:25:51 PM) There has been a certain Lin-sanity quality to Kristaps Porzingis […]

2017-18 Game Thread: Knicks vs. Hornets

Man, this is a really long homestand. I like homestands, but when they’re this long this early, it just makes you think, “Crap, they’re going to have some crazy stretches later in the year, aren’t they?” Anyhow, the Knicks host the Charlotte Hornets in a big matchup in terms of figuring out how good this […]

Knicks Improvement Due to Defense

This year the Knicks’ Kristaps Porzingis has been greeted by his adoring fans with chants of “MVP!” It’s not entirely without merit as Porzingis is second in the league’s most important MVP category — points per game. Realistically there’s little chance he’ll be among the top 5 this year, as LeBron James, James Harden, Stephen […]

Knicks Morning News (2017.11.07)

[SNY Knicks] Kristaps Porzingis named Eastern Conference Player of the Week (Monday, November 06, 2017 3:46:15 PM) The 22-year-old scored a career-high 40 points while swatting six shots in the Knicks’ comeback win over the Pacers on Sunday night at Madison Square Garden. [SNY Knicks] Ntilikina shows glimpse to future in clutch performance against Pacers […]

Knicks Morning News (2017.11.06)

[NY Newsday] Carmelo Anthony ejected from Thunder’s loss to Trail Blazers (Monday, November 06, 2017 1:53:37 AM) System.Xml.XmlElement [NY Newsday] What will the Knicks do when Joakim Noah comes off suspended list? (Monday, November 06, 2017 12:29:20 AM) The way the Knicks have played recently, it’s hard to question Jeff Hornacek’s rotations, although fans probably […]

Knicks 108 Pacers 101: KIDS INCORPORATED!

Porzingis with 40 points and 6 blocks. Frank Ntilikina playing the fourth quarter, hitting two treys, and poking the ball away from the Pacers at will. WOW! If this is a glimpse at the future, I need a DeLorean. On second thought, I’m fine with the journey at normal speed.

2017-18 Game Thread: Knicks vs. Pacers

Tonight is a very nice test for the Knicks. The Suns were a surprising 4-4 when the Knicks beat them, but they were getting it done with smoke and mirrors, as they had the third-worst SRS in the NBA. The Knicks are currently about middle of the road in SRS (they still have a negative […]