Knicks Morning News (2017.12.31)

[SNY Knicks] Porzingis says Knicks needed key road win Saturday night (Saturday, December 30, 2017 11:44:05 PM) Kristaps Porzingis played a key role in the Knicks’ come-from-behind win over the Pelicans on Saturday night, giving the team a much-needed road win to wrap up 2017. [SNY Knicks] Kristaps Porzingis’ late effort propels Knicks to 105-103 […]

2017-18 Game Thread: Knicks @ Pelicans

Another road game, at least it is against a team that isn’t that good. KP vs. The Brow!! Let’s go, Knicks!

HoopsHype: No team is shooting or making fewer three-pointers than the Knicks

Good article by Bryan Kalbrosky. Only the Golden State Warriors have a better catch-and-shoot field goal percentage this season. New York is shooting 38.7 percent from downtown when taking catch-and-shoot three-pointers, which ranks Top 5 in the East. But they rank last in the East (16.6) for attempts per game. They have not found a […]

Knicks Morning News (2017.12.30)

[NYDN] Triangle gone but Knicks offense remains bafflingly inefficient (Friday, December 29, 2017 12:22:18 PM) The triangle is gone but Jeff Hornacek’s offense remains stuck in another era. [NYDN] NY Sports Odds for 2018: The Yankees & a bunch of long shots (Friday, December 29, 2017 7:44:16 AM) The Big Apple fan base went without […]

Knicks Morning News (2017.12.29)

[NY Newsday] Knicks lose to Spurs, fall to 2-12 on road (Friday, December 29, 2017 1:05:04 AM) Kristaps Porzingis never got into an offensive rhythm, and he had his share of difficulties on the other end guarding LaMarcus Aldridge. [NY Newsday] Tony Parker thinks Frank Ntilikina has what it takes to be good (Thursday, December […]

2017-18 Game Thread: Knicks @ Spurs

This teams makes no sense sometimes, so honestly, I wouldn’t be surprised to see them somehow pull off the upset in San Antonio. They have played well here in recent years, winning once and coming one rimmed out three by Calderon from winning again two years ago. Plus, no Kawhi tonight for the Spurs. So, […]

Knicks Morning News (2017.12.28)

[ESPN] Knicks guard Hardaway’s return still unclear (Wednesday, December 27, 2017 12:16:24 PM) Tim Hardaway Jr. has increased his on-court activities but his return to the Knicks lineup is still undetermined. [NY Newsday] Knicks tumble down stretch to another road loss (Thursday, December 28, 2017 12:06:42 AM) The brutal road stretch that started for the […]

2017-18 Game Thread: Knicks @ Bulls

Tonight will be a fascinating game. The Knicks have been really poor on the road, but they’re still a good deal better, overall, than the Bulls. However, the Bulls are playing extremely well since Nikola Mirotic has returned and basically said, “Eff y’all for taking Bobby Portis’ side in our fight. I’m going to play […]

Knicks Morning News (2017.12.27)

[NYTimes] The Fantastical Adventures of Fabulous Flournoy (Tuesday, December 26, 2017 7:21:47 PM) He is the beating heart of British basketball and his journey has taken him from the Bronx to Buckingham Palace. And, at 44, he is still going. “In his mind, age doesn’t apply.” [NYTimes] On Pro Basketball: Who’s Fresher Than the Warriors? […]

Knicks Morning News (2017.12.26)

[NY Newsday] Enes Kanter downplays big game in losing outcome (Monday, December 25, 2017 10:39:31 PM) Fair warning: If you texted Enes Kanter on Monday to tell him what a great job he did, there is a very high likelihood that he didn’t and won’t get back to you. Don’t be offended. He’s a bottom-line […]