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Hart's late 3s lift Knicks past Celtics 112-106 in Tatum's MSG return
basketball1 day ago

Hart's late 3s lift Knicks past Celtics 112-106 in Tatum's MSG return

The New York Knicks defeated the Boston Celtics 112-106 at Madison Square Garden, led by Jalen Brunson's 25 points and 10 assists and Josh Hart's 26, including late 3-pointers to seal it. Jayson Tatum returned to MSG with 24 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists, but Boston played without Jaylen Brown (left Achilles tendinitis). The Knicks move within two games of the No. 2 seed in the East and own the tiebreaker 3-1 with two games remaining.

Hart's clutch barrage keys Knicks to crucial win over Celtics
sports1 day ago

Hart's clutch barrage keys Knicks to crucial win over Celtics

Josh Hart poured in 15 of his 26 in the fourth as the Knicks toppled the Celtics 112-106, riding a late two-man game from Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns while Hart knocked down a sequence of key 3s. Boston, without Jaylen Brown ( Achilles tendinitis), got 23 from Payton Pritchard and a slow shooting night from Jayson Tatum (24 on 7-for-22). The rally pushed New York closer to third in the East and kept alive hopes of climbing higher in the standings.

Knicks surge back from 21-point hole to topple shorthanded Warriors at MSG
sports25 days ago

Knicks surge back from 21-point hole to topple shorthanded Warriors at MSG

The New York Knicks erased a 21-point deficit to edge the shorthanded Golden State Warriors 110-107 at Madison Square Garden. Jalen Brunson poured in 30 points, and a late sequence featuring clutch free throws from Landry Shamet and OG Anunoby helped seal the win after a costly Warriors turnover by Quinten Post in the final seconds. Golden State played without several regulars (including Curry and Green), while the Knicks benefited from a stronger second half and some bench contributions, though their start prompted postgame frustration from the opposition and added concern for New York about early execution.

Knicks Cement Contender Status With Dominant 114-89 Win Over Spurs
sports1 month ago

Knicks Cement Contender Status With Dominant 114-89 Win Over Spurs

The Knicks overwhelmed the Spurs 114-89 at Madison Square Garden, riding Jalen Brunson’s late-first-quarter surge and a strong second-quarter run to pull away, while Mikal Bridges scored 25 and added five steals. New York held Wembanyama in check with Towns/Anunoby switching on him, limited San Antonio to 41.6% shooting and 26.5% from three, and sent a clear message that they can compete with the league’s best.

Brunson's fourth-quarter magic seals Knicks' 108-106 comeback over Rockets
sports1 month ago

Brunson's fourth-quarter magic seals Knicks' 108-106 comeback over Rockets

Brunson, who had been quiet most of the night, poured in 8 points in the fourth, drew key charges, and hit the go-ahead 15-foot jumper with 21.2 seconds left as the Knicks erased an 18-point deficit to beat Houston 108-106—their largest comeback of the season. Towns added 25, Anunoby iced it with late free throws, and New York's defense tightened in the final period, forcing nine fourth-quarter Rockets turnovers.

Brunson, Towns Lead Knicks to Shooting Stars Championship
sports1 month ago

Brunson, Towns Lead Knicks to Shooting Stars Championship

Jalen Brunson, joined by Karl-Anthony Towns and Allan Houston with Rick Brunson as celebrity passer, powered Team Knicks to the Kia Shooting Stars Challenge title at All-Star Weekend, defeating Team Cameron 47-38 in the final after a 31-point first-round showing; clutch baskets from Brunson and Houston sealed the win. The weekend also saw Damian Lillard win the 3-point contest and Keshad Johnson win the slam dunk contest.

Knicks Flaunt Depth and Defensive Shine in MSG Win Over Lakers
sports2 months ago

Knicks Flaunt Depth and Defensive Shine in MSG Win Over Lakers

The Knicks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers at Madison Square Garden, riding improved defense, balanced ball movement, and contributions from a deep roster to reinforce their status as one of the league’s hottest teams. The game featured emphasis on defensive communication and getting easy scores in transition, with Jalen Brunson’s leadership on both ends and Karl-Anthony Towns’ rebounding highlighted, along with notes on rest and practice time fueling the Knicks’ ongoing improvement and the broader context of LeBron James’s longevity.