These next two games against Minnesota and Philadelphia might make or break the Knicks’ season. A quick word, though, on tiebreakers when it comes to the lottery. Ties are not broken the traditional way. If the Knicks end the season tied with either Minnesota or Philadelphia for the worst record, the two teams would then […]
As I said previously, I have little faith that this Knicks team will be good in the future. You might come to this conclusion from a number of indicators. You could look at their 14-53 record this season, tied for worst in the league. You could look at Phil Jackson’s tenure and there’s plenty of […]
[New York Post] Fisher: It would be easier to inspire Knicks if I still played (Thu, 19 Mar 2015 04:50:44 -0400) So maybe it wasn't Hampton beating Manhattan, but the Knicks upending the world champion Spurs was a shocker. It left coach Derek Fisher feeling positive about his woebegone Knicks, knowing,… [New York Times] Warriors […]
[New York Daily News] Knicks rally to top Spurs in overtime, 104-100 (Wed, 18 Mar 2015 05:01:03 GMT) This is the month for upsets and we now have our first improbable victory of March. [New York Daily News] Knicks could bring enigmatic Andrea Bargnani back (Wed, 18 Mar 2015 04:40:22 GMT) Andrea Bargnani didn’t just […]
I seriously almost fear saying something about games that should be automatic losses like this one, because then Hardaway and Shved will go, like, 18 for 20 from three point land and the Knicks will pull off an upset win. But with the Spurs playing so well recently, this would be a hard-to-believe win for […]
[New York Daily News] Isola: Jackson should model Knicks on Popovich’s Spurs (Tue, 17 Mar 2015 02:01:53 GMT) Phil Jackson couldn’t resist taking a subtle dig at the San Antonio Spurs last June. [New York Post] The backstory of Knicks’ ‘athletic,’ under-the-radar French pick (Tue, 17 Mar 2015 00:19:32 -0400) Knicks owner James Dolan never […]
This is the latest in a series of examinations into different games, events and decisions that impacted Knicks history in some way, shape or form. Stories that are not as famous as, say, “The Dunk” or Willis Reed playing Game 7, but still have a place in Knicks history, especially for die-hard fans. Here is […]
[New York Times] Somehow, Heat Still Have a Shot at the East Playoffs (Mon, 16 Mar 2015 07:00:56 GMT) Here are some key members of the current Miami Heat rotation: A center who resuscitated his career in Lebanon, a forward who was playing for a bad team in China a few weeks ago, and a […]
The Suns are really reeling right now, so this game is not an easy loss. The Knicks are going to have to work to lose this one. Let’s go, Knicks!
[New York Post] Knicks pounded by Warriors — and Fisher says Calderon’s season may be over (Sun, 15 Mar 2015 01:24:26 -0400) OAKLAND, Calif. — Derek Fisher allowed for the possibility that Jose Calderon won't make it back this season despite the point guard's ardent wishes to return. Calderon has a tricky… [New York Times] […]