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NY Post: Kristaps Porzingis’ late heroics sink Knicks in crushing opening-night loss

From Stefan Bondy, who is now covering the Knicks for the Post after the Daily News let him go:

An old enemy in new digs punished the Knicks on opening night.

Kristaps Porzingis went from booed during introductions to being cursed in a chant to taking over down the stretch of Boston’s 108-104 comeback victory Wednesday night.

The Latvian dropped 30 points against his former team, including nine in the final 2 ¹/₂ minutes as the Knicks’ offense went ice cold.

Porzingis added four blocks and expertly guarded the paint against the Knicks (0-1), who managed just three total points after holding a 101-95 advantage with 3:39 minutes remaining.

With two minutes left, Porzingis was given a technical for elbowing Isaiah Hartenstein under the basket.

It prompted the MSG crowd, still bitter over the 7-foot-3 center demanding a trade in 2019, to break out a “F— Porzingis” chant.

The former Knicks All-Star responded with two clutch free throws and a 3-pointer on the following possession.

The sequence swung the momentum for good.

It was an ugly night for Julius Randle, in particular, who has stated a season goal of becoming more efficient.

In Game 1, the power forward missed 17 of his 22 shots, including a few gimmes under the basket. Randle had just 14 points in 32 minutes in his first game since undergoing minor ankle surgery in the offseason.

Jalen Brunson wasn’t much better while shooting 6-for-21 with 15 points and six assists.

The Knicks were led by Immanuel Quickley, who, two nights after failing to agree to a contract extension, dropped 24 points on 7 of 11 shooting.

His shooting carried the Knicks in the beginning of the fourth quarter, when the home team rode a 13-2 run to take its first lead of the contest.

The Knicks couldn’t hold onto it. Mostly because of Porzingis and their own missed shots.

Eh, whatever, they still crashed the boards and played tough defense. Randle and Brunson are unlikely to play as poorly as this going forward (well, Brunson, at least, is unlikely to play this poorly going forward), so they’ll likely still win a bunch of games this year. I’m still cool with 53 wins as a guess!

Now, if Randle continues to play like this…that won’t be good.

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2023-24 Game Thread – Knicks vs. Celtics – OPENING NIGHT, PEOPLE (and the HOME OPENER)

Okay, everybody, it’s time for the 2023-24 NBA season to really begin (yes, it technically started last night, but it doesn’t really begin until the Knicks play a game).

The Knicks host the Celtics in a game that could be a major statement for the Knicks this season to show that they’re ready to hang with the big dogs. During the preseason, perhaps because of their first game being against each other, both teams sat their stars for one of their two meetings, so there was no real sense of what they would look like against each other.

It’ll be a fascinating matchup either way, though, and our first chance to see what the Knicks rotation will look like in a real game, and also to see what the new look Celtics will look like.

Hopefully the Knicks kick their ass, especially since I predicted 53 wins, and thus I need them to win a lot of games.

Let’s go, Knicks!

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Knicks Morning News (2023.10.25)

  • New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics preview: Prediction, odds and … – Sportskeeda
    [Sportskeeda] — Wednesday, October 25, 2023 7:20:07 AM

    New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics preview: Prediction, odds and …  Sportskeeda

  • Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks EN VIVO: ?c?mo ver transmisi?n TV online en NBA 2023? – VAVEL.com
    [VAVEL.com] — Wednesday, October 25, 2023 7:00:00 AM

    Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks EN VIVO: ?c?mo ver transmisi?n TV online en NBA 2023?  VAVEL.com

  • Immanuel Quickley, Knicks already moved on from extension talk – Posting and Toasting
    [Posting and Toasting] — Wednesday, October 25, 2023 6:56:02 AM

    Immanuel Quickley, Knicks already moved on from extension talk  Posting and ToastingImmanuel Quickley now playing for payday as deadline passes without Knicks contract extension  New York Post BREAKING: Immanuel Quickley, New York Knicks Fail to Reach Contract Extension  Sports Illustrated

  • There’s no waiting for Knicks’ first test – New York Post
    [New York Post ] — Wednesday, October 25, 2023 6:30:00 AM

    There’s no waiting for Knicks’ first test  New York Post

  • The Knicks and Nets both have the look of winners this NBA season – Newsday
    [Newsday] — Wednesday, October 25, 2023 6:01:00 AM

    The Knicks and Nets both have the look of winners this NBA season  Newsday

  • ‘Living in the moment’: Obi Toppin embracing move to Pacers after … – IndyStar
    [IndyStar] — Wednesday, October 25, 2023 5:17:06 AM

    ‘Living in the moment’: Obi Toppin embracing move to Pacers after …  IndyStar

  • Knicks Player Preview: Isaiah Hartenstein Expands the Interior – Sports Illustrated
    [Sports Illustrated] — Wednesday, October 25, 2023 5:00:00 AM

    Knicks Player Preview: Isaiah Hartenstein Expands the Interior  Sports Illustrated

  • Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks Oct 25, 2023 Game Summary – NBA.com
    [NBA.com] — Wednesday, October 25, 2023 3:54:45 AM

    Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks Oct 25, 2023 Game Summary  NBA.com

  • Celtics vs. Knicks NBA Player Prop Bet Odds & Picks (Wednesday) – BettingPros
    [BettingPros] — Wednesday, October 25, 2023 3:40:39 AM

    Celtics vs. Knicks NBA Player Prop Bet Odds & Picks (Wednesday)  BettingPros

  • Celtics vs. Knicks: Start time, where to watch, what’s the latest – Hoops Hype
    [Hoops Hype] — Wednesday, October 25, 2023 3:33:04 AM

    Celtics vs. Knicks: Start time, where to watch, what’s the latest  Hoops Hype

  • How to Watch the New York Knicks Online, 2023-24 Schedule, TV … – Sports Illustrated
    [Sports Illustrated] — Wednesday, October 25, 2023 2:39:21 AM

    How to Watch the New York Knicks Online, 2023-24 Schedule, TV …  Sports Illustrated

  • New York Knicks Officially Sign 2-Year NBA Player – Yardbarker
    [Yardbarker] — Wednesday, October 25, 2023 1:08:35 AM

    New York Knicks Officially Sign 2-Year NBA Player  Yardbarker

  • New York Knicks Officially Sign 2-Year NBA Player – Sports Illustrated
    [Sports Illustrated] — Wednesday, October 25, 2023 12:57:09 AM

    New York Knicks Officially Sign 2-Year NBA Player  Sports IllustratedDuane Washington Jr. Signs Two-Way Deal With Knicks  hoopsrumors.comJacob Toppin signs two-way deal with the Knicks  A Sea Of Blue

  • Knicks Rumors: Mitchell Robinson Trade Asking Price Is ‘Multiple 1st-Round Picks’ – Bleacher Report
    [Bleacher Report] — Tuesday, October 24, 2023 9:52:57 PM

    Knicks Rumors: Mitchell Robinson Trade Asking Price Is ‘Multiple 1st-Round Picks’  Bleacher Report

  • NBA 2023: James Harden trade updates, Philadelphia 76ers, New … – Fox Sports
    [Fox Sports] — Tuesday, October 24, 2023 9:52:43 PM

    NBA 2023: James Harden trade updates, Philadelphia 76ers, New …  Fox Sports

  • Celtics vs. Knicks Prediction & Picks – October 25 – Live 5 News WCSC
    [Live 5 News WCSC] — Tuesday, October 24, 2023 8:54:00 PM

    Celtics vs. Knicks Prediction & Picks – October 25  Live 5 News WCSC

  • Celtics vs. Knicks Prediction & Picks – October 25 – Western Massachusetts News
    [Western Massachusetts News] — Tuesday, October 24, 2023 8:54:00 PM

    Celtics vs. Knicks Prediction & Picks – October 25  Western Massachusetts News

  • Monica McNutt becomes Knicks’ main radio analyst, will stay with MSG and ESPN – Awful Announcing
    [Awful Announcing] — Tuesday, October 24, 2023 8:24:00 PM

    Monica McNutt becomes Knicks’ main radio analyst, will stay with MSG and ESPN  Awful Announcing

  • Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks Prediction, Preview, and Odds – 10-25-2023 – Winners and Whiners
    [Winners and Whiners] — Tuesday, October 24, 2023 6:47:55 PM

    Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks Prediction, Preview, and Odds – 10-25-2023  Winners and WhinersCeltics vs Knicks Prediction, Picks for Season Opener  The Action NetworkKnicks vs. Celtics prediction, odds, line, spread, time: 2023 NBA picks, October 25 best bets by proven model  CBS Sports

  • Knicks to wear jersey patch from James Dolan’s Sphere Entertainment for 2023-24 NBA season – CBS Sports
    [CBS Sports] — Tuesday, October 24, 2023 5:45:24 PM

    Knicks to wear jersey patch from James Dolan’s Sphere Entertainment for 2023-24 NBA season  CBS Sports

  • Denver Nuggets, New York Knicks Announce New Jersey Patch … – SportsLogos.Net News
    [SportsLogos.Net News] — Tuesday, October 24, 2023 4:52:27 PM

    Denver Nuggets, New York Knicks Announce New Jersey Patch …  SportsLogos.Net News

  • Monica McNutt Named New York Knicks Lead Radio Analyst – Barrett Sports Media
    [Barrett Sports Media] — Tuesday, October 24, 2023 3:45:56 PM

    Monica McNutt Named New York Knicks Lead Radio Analyst  Barrett Sports Media

  • New York Knicks tickets: Where to buy 2023 Madison Square Garden seats cheap online – syracuse.com
    [syracuse.com] — Tuesday, October 24, 2023 2:58:00 PM

    New York Knicks tickets: Where to buy 2023 Madison Square Garden seats cheap online  syracuse.com

  • Knicks to wear patch from owner James Dolan’s Sphere after seeking $30M deal – New York Post
    [New York Post ] — Tuesday, October 24, 2023 2:51:00 PM

    Knicks to wear patch from owner James Dolan’s Sphere after seeking $30M deal  New York Post

  • NBA rumors: Embiid is Knicks No. 1 priority, Donovan Mitchell wants … – FanSided
    [FanSided] — Tuesday, October 24, 2023 1:57:04 PM

    NBA rumors: Embiid is Knicks No. 1 priority, Donovan Mitchell wants …  FanSided

  • The Vegas Sphere has a strange connection with the New York Knicks – The Albany Herald
    [The Albany Herald] — Tuesday, October 24, 2023 1:18:30 PM

    The Vegas Sphere has a strange connection with the New York Knicks  The Albany Herald

  • Knicks sign jersey patch deal with owner James Dolan’s Sphere Entertainment – CNBC
    [CNBC] — Tuesday, October 24, 2023 1:10:09 PM

    Knicks sign jersey patch deal with owner James Dolan’s Sphere Entertainment  CNBC

  • Three bold predictions for the Knicks’ 2023-24 season – New York Post
    [New York Post ] — Tuesday, October 24, 2023 12:30:00 PM

    Three bold predictions for the Knicks’ 2023-24 season  New York Post

  • Knicks Rumor Joel Embiid Trade: Can’t Refuse? – Sports Illustrated
    [Sports Illustrated] — Tuesday, October 24, 2023 12:25:27 PM

    Knicks Rumor Joel Embiid Trade: Can’t Refuse?  Sports Illustrated

  • The Vegas Sphere has a strange connection with the New York Knicks – TheStreet
    [TheStreet] — Tuesday, October 24, 2023 12:13:21 PM

    The Vegas Sphere has a strange connection with the New York Knicks  TheStreet

  • P&T Round(ball) Table: 2023-24 Knicks Predictions – Posting and Toasting
    [Posting and Toasting] — Tuesday, October 24, 2023 12:00:00 PM

    P&T Round(ball) Table: 2023-24 Knicks Predictions  Posting and Toasting

  • Knicks season preview: Jalen Brunson must prove he’s the man – New York Post
    [New York Post ] — Tuesday, October 24, 2023 11:40:00 AM

    Knicks season preview: Jalen Brunson must prove he’s the man  New York Post

  • What the Knicks are willing to offer 76ers in potential Joel Embiid trade – New York Post
    [New York Post ] — Tuesday, October 24, 2023 11:14:00 AM

    What the Knicks are willing to offer 76ers in potential Joel Embiid trade  New York Post Knicks interested in trading for Joel Embiid if he becomes available, per report  CBS SportsKnicks Rumors: Joel Embiid Trade Package Would Include Julius Randle, Picks, More  Bleacher Report

  • James Dolan’s Sphere to Appear on New York Knicks Jerseys – Sports Illustrated
    [Sports Illustrated] — Tuesday, October 24, 2023 11:05:04 AM

    James Dolan’s Sphere to Appear on New York Knicks Jerseys  Sports Illustrated

  • Sphere in the Square: Arena, NBA team ink partnership deal – Las Vegas Review-Journal
    [Las Vegas Review-Journal] — Tuesday, October 24, 2023 10:58:00 AM

    Sphere in the Square: Arena, NBA team ink partnership deal  Las Vegas Review-Journal

  • Monica McNutt to be Knicks’ lead radio analyst – Newsday
    [Newsday] — Tuesday, October 24, 2023 10:32:29 AM

    Monica McNutt to be Knicks’ lead radio analyst  Newsday

  • New York Knicks Sign Jersey Patch Deal With Las Vegas Sphere – Variety
    [Variety] — Tuesday, October 24, 2023 10:06:00 AM

    New York Knicks Sign Jersey Patch Deal With Las Vegas Sphere  Variety

  • New York Knicks 2023-24 Player Preview: What Does Donte … – Sports Illustrated
    [Sports Illustrated] — Tuesday, October 24, 2023 10:00:00 AM

    New York Knicks 2023-24 Player Preview: What Does Donte …  Sports Illustrated

  • New York Knicks Joel Embiid Philadelphia 76ers trade rumors – Audacy
    [Audacy] — Tuesday, October 24, 2023 9:17:40 AM

    New York Knicks Joel Embiid Philadelphia 76ers trade rumors  Audacy

  • Sphere, the Next-Generation Entertainment Venue, Named the New York Knicks Official Jersey Patch Partner – NBA.com
    [NBA.com] — Tuesday, October 24, 2023 9:00:00 AM

    Sphere, the Next-Generation Entertainment Venue, Named the New York Knicks Official Jersey Patch Partner  NBA.com

  • NBA.com writer perfectly sums up heated Knicks-Nets NYC rivalry – Daily Knicks
    [Daily Knicks] — Tuesday, October 24, 2023 8:00:20 AM

    NBA.com writer perfectly sums up heated Knicks-Nets NYC rivalry  Daily Knicks