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With Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton facing off against New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson, there has been an immense debate over whether either player is a superstar in the NBA. As Haliburton has been seen as an underrated player in the league by many, Stephen A. Smith would give his thoughts on the […]

The New York Knicks have advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 25 years. After taking care of the Detroit Pistons in the first round, the Knicks pulled off a major upset against the Boston Celtics in the NBA Playoffs. They finished off the reigning NBA champions in six games, capped […]

New York Knicks star Josh Hart gave a shoutout to New York Yankees’ Cody Bellinger after his grand slam against the New York Mets. It’s been a heck of a sports weekend for the Empire State. The Knicks made their first Eastern Conference Finals since 2000 on Friday, and the Subway Series took place between […]

The New York Knicks pulled off a major accomplishment as they defeated the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics in their six-game second-round series. After losing four regular-season games to the Celtics, the Knicks used their ability to make clutch plays in the fourth quarter and play relentless defense to survive and advance. The Knicks and […]

The New York Knicks advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals after defeating the Celtics 119-81. The blowout win secured a 4-2 series win for the Knicks, who entered the second-round NBA Playoffs series as big underdogs. And while the Jayson Tatum injury sucked away most of the credit the Knicks earned in defeating the Celtics, […]

The Boston Celtics season came to a chaotic close at Madison Square Garden, where the New York Knicks not only secured a dominant Game 6 win, but also received an energetic postgame assist from their fans. Following the 119-81 blowout win over the C’s, Knicks fans surrounded and delayed the Boston team’s bus departure outside […]

It was a long time coming—and New York Knicks fans made sure the entire city knew about it. After the Knicks demolished the defending champion Boston Celtics 119-81 in Game 6 to advance to their first Eastern Conference Finals since 2000, the raucous energy inside Madison Square Garden exploded onto the streets of Manhattan. A […]

After appearing on multiple brands over multiple different dates, WWE finally found Tyrese Haliburton an opponent more his speed on an episode of SmackDown when, after teaming up with LA Knight as a special guest manager, the Indiana Pacers’ guard went face to face with none other than New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson. The […]

The Boston Celtics’ season came to a stunning and emphatic end Friday night, falling to the New York Knicks in a 119-81 blowout loss in Game 6 at Madison Square Garden. It marked not only a premature playoff exit for the title-contending Celtics but also a humiliating defeat that sparked widespread backlash—none more notable than […]

After the New York Knicks lost Game 5 127-102 against the Boston Celtics, all eyes turned towards Friday’s Game 6 at Madison Square Garden. Jalen Brunson and Co. have an opportunity to win on their home floor to punch their ticket to the Eastern Conference Finals. If they pull off the win, it will be […]

Stephen A Smith is the latest to hop on the Jalen Brunson train. The New York Knicks point guard has had plenty of praise from people across the league, and former players. Recently, Jay Williams said that Brunson could be the greatest Knicks player ever. Smith thinks there is something the former Villanova guard needs […]

New York Knicks legend Charles Oakley defended Tom Thibodeau with a blunt message on the criticism that the head coach overplays his starters. The Knicks’ head coach has dealt with this criticism for much of his career, some of which has been valid. New York’s starters largely have been among leaders in minutes per game […]

BOSTON — Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown isn’t always the center of attention in Beantown, but all eyes were on him on Wednesday night during Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Instead of succumbing to the pressure, which was amplified by the absence of fellow star Jayson Tatum, Brown shined against the New York […]

The New York Knicks took Game 4 against the Boston Celtics on Monday night, and Jayson Tatum went down with an injury in the process. He tore his Achilles, and he will miss the rest of the postseason. The Knicks took a 3-1 lead in the series with that win, and without Tatum, it seemed […]

The New York Knicks are riding high in the second round against the Boston Celtics and are playing some of their best basketball of the season at the right time. Even if their spirits are tampered a bit after a 127-102 blowout loss in Game 5 in Boston, the Knicks still have a chance to […]

The New York Knicks may not have closed out the Boston Celtics in Game 5, but history was made by one of their own. Jalen Brunson passed the late Kobe Bryant for the most fourth-quarter points scored in playoff history.  On Wednesday, Brunson finished the game with 22 points and six assists. Good enough to […]

During the New York Knicks’ Eastern Conference Semifinal series against the Boston Celtics, Knicks star Jalen Brunson has certainly haunted the dreams of Celtics fans. Jalen Brunson has arguably been the best player in the series, and during the Knicks’ Game 5 loss to the Celtics, 127-102, he reached a milestone that only the late […]

The New York Knicks are up 3-1 in their series against the Boston Celtics, and they have a chance to advance to the next round with a win on the road. Things will look different for their opponent, as Jayson Tatum will be out for the remainder of the series after tearing his Achilles in […]

The New York Knicks gutted out a 121-113 win at home in Game 4 of their second-round NBA Playoffs series against the Boston Celtics on Monday. They bounced back from a momentum-shifting Game 3 loss in which they trailed by as many as 30 points. They also turned the corner on their poor play in […]

Although Jalen Brunson gave a message to the New York Knicks following their Game 4 win against the Boston Celtics, he forgot to mention making history. Brunson broke Kobe Bryant’s record for the most fourth-quarter points through ten games in the playoffs. According to Tommy Breer on X (formerly Twitter), he had a list for […]

Jalen Brunson is not getting excited about the New York Knicks going up 3-1 in their series against the Boston Celtics after winning Game 4 by a score of 121-113 on Monday night. In 40 minutes of action, Brunson was dominant with his performance. He finished with 39 points, 12 assists and five rebounds. He […]

In a heartfelt display of sportsmanship and respect, New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson paused his postgame press conference to share a heartfelt message for Jayson Tatum. The Knicks had just secured a crucial 121–113 victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, and despite the intensity of the playoff […]

Karl-Anthony Towns delivered a 21-point, 11-rebound double-double to help the New York Knicks to a 121-113 win over the Boston Celtics in Game 4 of their second-round series on Monday night. With the victory, the Knicks now hold a commanding 3-1 lead over the defending NBA champions. Towns became the first player in Knicks history […]

The Boston Celtics’ pursuit of a second NBA championship could ultimately evaporate if they do not beat the New York Knicks in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals Monday night. They effortlessly withstood the rowdy environment in Madison Square Garden on Saturday, pummeling the home team, 115-93, to avoid going down 3-0 in the […]

The New York Knicks own a 2-1 series lead over the Boston Celtics with Game 4 tipping off on Monday. It’s a pivotal moment as New York can take a commanding 3-1 lead with a win, while Boston can steal back home-court advantage and even the series with a win of its own. Leading up […]

The Boston Celtics returned to form from 3-point range on the road in Game 3 against the New York Knicks on Saturday. Jayson Tatum and Co. walked away with a 115-93 win in a game where his team shot 50% from deep. The Celtics didn’t blow a big lead this time around like they did […]

The New York Knicks won’t bust the brooms out after all. Boston avoided the potential sweep in destructive fashion, rolling 115-93 on Saturday. And this time, Jalen Brunson and company never erased a massive deficit against the Celtics. Brunson even engaged in a heated moment with Al Horford during the loss. Boston previously watched Brunson […]

The New York Knicks came into Saturday’s Game 3 against the Boston Celtics with a chance to go up 3-0 in their second round series. Instead, they walk out of Madison Square Garden with a 115-93 loss to Jayson Tatum and Co.. Jalen Brunson acknowledged the defeat and said that he and his teammates need […]

The New York Knicks came into Game 3 against the Boston Celtics feeling good due to winning two games on the road and retuning home with a 2-0 series lead. But the Celtics responded in Game 3, curb-stomping the Knicks, 115-93 to get back into the series. Towards the end of Game 3, Knicks guard […]

As the New York Knicks prepare for a crucial Game 3 at Madison Square Garden, Jalen Brunson made it clear that the team is not getting ahead of itself. Despite holding a 2-0 series lead over the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics, Brunson emphasized a grounded, businesslike approach during his comments to the media on […]

It’s been an excellent week for Villanova University as a whole. The headline news is that the first American pope, Pope Leo XIV, is an alumnus of the University from the class of 1977. On a much more secondary note, a trio of Villanova basketball legends, Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and Mikal Bridges, have sparked […]

Jalen Brunson keeps proving he’s built for the playoffs. While plenty of regular-season stars crumble under pressure, the Knicks’ floor general only gets sharper. He delivered again on Wednesday, scoring nine crucial points in the fourth quarter to fuel the New York Knicks’ 91-90 comeback over the Boston Celtics. That performance etched his name in […]

New York Knicks guard Miles McBride gave the naysayers and his team a firm message after an incredible Game 2 win over the Boston Celtics. It happened again. IT HAPPENED AGAIN! The Cardiac Knicks found a way to get back into their comfort zone and snatched victory from the jaws of defeat in a 91-90 […]

The New York Knicks are full of surprises. The Knicks overcame a brutal start to Game 2 against the Boston Celtics to win 91-90 and go up 2-0 in the Eastern Conference semifinals.  Furthermore, the Knicks made history by becoming the first team in 25 years to overcome a 20-point deficit in back-to-back road games, […]

When Jalen Brunson takes the court with the New York Knicks, coach Tom Thibodeau looks beyond his starting point guard. He sees a player forged through years of tutelage from his father, Rick Brunson, a member of Thibodeau’s coaching staff. To Thibodeau, that father-son relationship is not merely emotional; it’s a competitive advantage. “I believe […]

The New York Knicks are in unfathomable territory after squeaking out a 91-90 win against the Boston Celtics in Game 2 to take a 2-0 series lead in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference Semifinals. Coming into this series, the Celtics were the overwhelming favorite, and now there’s a high chance they get eliminated. Game 2 followed […]

The New York Knicks are set to take on the Boston Celtics in Game 2 on Wednesday evening after stealing Game 1 away in what was a 108-105 overtime thriller. With Boston aiming to tie up the series, head coach Tom Thibodeau opened up about how his team can maintain momentum for Game 2. During […]

It’ll be all hands on deck for the New York Knicks in Game 2 against the Boston Celtics. The Eastern Conference’s No. 3 seed is coming off a massive victory at TD Garden, which shocked the world. New York, which hadn’t beaten Boston all regular season, rallied from down 20 points in the third quarter […]

The Golden State Warriors’ 99–88 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night capped off an unprecedented start to the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. For the first time in league history, all four lower-seeded teams secured Game 1 wins in their respective second-round matchups, setting the stage for a historic conference semifinals. […]