The Knicks players aimed the rocket launcher with the missed FTs, open shots & turnovers. Mike Brown pulled the trigger with his rotations & timeouts.
The only shot they connected on late was the one aimed at their foot.
On the disaster inside MSG:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/art...
The Detroit Pistons joined Twitter in October 2008
And they haven’t won a home playoff game ever since
The Celtics dominate the 76ers 123-91 in Game 1 🍀
It was Boston's largest margin of victory in a playoff opener ever.
How many games will this series go?
A mandate to reach the Finals. No margin for error. A Game 1 win to start.
Under immense win-or-else pressure, Mike Brown delivered in his first playoff game with the New York Knicks.
More on their win over Atlanta ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/720...
Reminder: I'll be in here discussing Knicks-Hawks throughout second half
www.nytimes.com/athletic/nba...
After the Pistons’ 14-win season, Cade Cunningham had FOMO watching the playoffs. He texted someone he knew would understand.
I spoke with them both for an exclusive on how that text sparked Detroit’s two-year turnaround:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/719...
It’s now or never for this version of the Cavaliers.
Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/719...
Jones is accused of selling non-public information to sports gamblers, including on LeBron James and other Lakers. He was also indicted and charged in another case, along with Chauncey Billups, of serving as a lure to bring in potential victims for rigged poker games. Story👇
On Steph Curry, Draymond Green and the pride of legends
www.nytimes.com/athletic/720...
The Knicks aren’t NBA Final-or-bust because the public said they were. The owner expects that.
My column on how this postseason will either take these Knicks to new heights or put the franchise at a crossroads:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/719...
Kleener
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Here are five reasons the Knicks will (or will not) make a run to the NBA Finals:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/718...
After notching 60 wins and cementing themselves as the best team in the East, the Pistons are focused on postseason success:
“Playoffs are on the mind. It’s been a great regular season. Now it’s time for the real fun.”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/719...
Got together with @johnhollinger.bsky.social to preview the Knicks-Hawks series:
— Biggest storyline for each team
— X-Factor
— Matchup I’m watching
— trend I’m monitoring
— series prediction
www.nytimes.com/athletic/719...
Wrote a little notebook style following the Knicks’ win last night:
— Analyzed NY’s playoff picture for those confused & gave some thoughts
— Talked to Josh Hart about him defending bigger, ball-handling wings late in games and what it unlocks:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/718...
OG got appendicitis in 2019 and the Raptors won the title so this could be exactly what the sixers need.
Cade Cunningham and Isaiah Stewart fit right back into the Pistons’ lineup in last night’s win.
They both looked well rested, and Cunningham spoke about his time away. Here’s more on their return and what to expect moving forward:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/718...
One of my favourite columns to write every year: my end-of-season Raptors awards. Best play, best moment, most/least pleasent surprise, the Amir Johnson Award for most underappreciated Raptor and much more. (gift link!)
This is so, so awesome.
Scottie Barnes makes @fredkatz.bsky.social's prestigious All-Perimeter Defence team, although he spells it defense.
My official prediction is Barnes will finish third for DPOY.
One week to prove. I'm good at English
The starters rising to the occasion, a win against a quality opponent & good vibes ... this may be a Knicks moment we look back at down the line.
My column on the final 5:28 in Atlanta, and why it could be a launching point for the Knicks:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/717...
The Chicago Bulls have fired their head of basketball ops, Artūras Karnišovas, and GM Marc Eversley.
