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The New York Knicks have decided to part ways with and fire head coach Tom Thibodeau after losing the Eastern Conference Finals in six games to the Indiana Pacers, first reported by Shams Charania of ESPN. Thibodeau, 67, has spent the last five seasons with the Knicks, leading them to the playoffs in four of […]

In the Eastern Conference Semifinals, the New York Knicks shocked the reigning NBA champion Boston Celtics. They faced off against the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals, with a trip to the NBA Finals on the line, and the results were disappointing. The Knicks lost to the Indiana Pacers, 4-2, and did not look […]

The New York Knicks were eliminated by the Indiana Pacers in a 125-108 blowout in Game 6. New York technically raised the bar by advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 25 years. But they also fell to the lower-seeded Pacers in fewer games than last year, when they lost despite […]

The New York Knicks will feel like they missed a big opportunity to advance to the NBA Finals, as they are headed home after a 125-108 loss to the Indiana Pacers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Knicks came into the series with home-court advantage, but two straight losses at Madison Square […]

Head coach Tom Thibodeau and the New York Knicks could be headed for drastic changes after losing 4-2 to the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals. After Thibodeau addressed the Knicks coming up short of their ultimate postseason goal, he spoke about the vital offseason ahead. For Thibodeau, it’s a time for New York […]

The New York Knicks face an uncertain offseason following their Game 6 debacle Saturday. The Indiana Pacers rolled to the 125-108 rout to seal the Eastern Conference title. But potentially also sealed the future of Tom Thibodeau — which sparked a strong reaction from Jalen Brunson. “Thibs” once again fired up the critics. The veteran […]

Once again, the New York Knicks have fallen in the NBA Playoffs to the Indiana Pacers. Only this time, losing a series to the Pacers stings more since the Knicks were on the doorstep of winning the Eastern Conference Finals and heading to the NBA Finals. As the offseason begins earlier than New York had […]

Tom Thibodeau and the New York Knicks refused to go quietly. Down 3-1 and facing elimination, they took command at Madison Square Garden in Game 5, overpowering Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers 111-94 to keep their season alive and send the series back to Indianapolis for Game 6. Jalen Brunson delivered another superstar-level outing […]

Mitchell Robinson turned to his right hand to wake up the Madison Square Garden crowd. And hand Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton a rather forgettable moment on his end. But Robinson ignited the New York Knicks fans in this crucial NBA Playoffs meeting. With their season on the line, Tom Thibodeau threw in his big […]

When the New York Knicks ousted the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, anything less than an NBA Finals appearance became unsatisfactory. None of that is said to diminish what the Indiana Pacers have accomplished over the last two years. They play with infectious energy and remarkable solidarity, typically level up in clutch time […]

After finding some life in Game 3, securing the win 106-100 at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Tom Thibodeau and the New York Knicks fell back to earth in a major way in Game 4, dropping the contest 130-121 in an ugly outing that saw Tyrese Haliburton turn in a historic performance. Suddenly, the Knicks’ collective backs […]

The New York Knicks outlasted the Indiana Pacers in Game 3 106-100, avoiding a 3-0 series hole. After posting another epic, 20-point comeback, Karl-Anthony Towns led the Knicks to a momentum-shifting win that has changed the narrative around this series. New York’s success all happened with an Aaron Nesmith ankle injury and Jalen Brunson in foul […]

After two disappointing finishes in crunch time, Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks roared back to life in the Eastern Conference Finals. They erased a 20-point deficit in Game 3 to steal a win on the road against the Indiana Pacers, following back-to-back losses at home. Ironically, the spark came from head coach Tom […]

Josh Hart didn’t wait for a coaching decision, he made one himself. After Game 5 of the New York Knicks’ series against the Boston Celtics, Hart walked into Tom Thibodeau’s office with a surprising request. He told his coach he wanted to come off the bench. That kind of selfless move rarely happens in the […]

The New York Knicks made history with their 106-100 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Cardiac Knicks did it again. Just when everyone thought they were out, they dragged everyone back in, and now we have a series. Tom Thibodeau threw everything at the wall on Sunday […]

The New York Knicks kept their playoff hopes alive with a gutsy 106-100 win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Down 2-0 in the series and trailing by 20 points in the second quarter, the Knicks fought back to avoid a devastating 3-0 deficit. Things looked bleak early. The […]

The New York Knicks have entered the switch the plan stage of these NBA Playoffs. Their philosophy from the first two games haven’t worked. Now, a big starting lineup change looks inevitable ahead of Game 3 against the Indiana Pacers. New York is “strongly considering” this alteration ahead of Sunday, per SNY Knicks reporter Ian […]

For the first time in franchise history, the New York Knicks have lost the first two games of a playoff series at home, as the Pacers took a 2-0 series lead on the road Friday night with a 114-109 victory. The Knicks’ starting lineup’s 25:50 of court time in Game 1 could be summarized by […]

The New York Knicks lost Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals 138-135 after an all-time performance from Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers. Tom Thibodeau and New York entered Game 2 looking to even up the series at one game apiece, but the Knicks failed to close the game yet again and lost 114-109. […]

The New York Knicks are feeling the turbulence. Their NBA Playoffs run is officially in jeopardy, falling to an 0-2 deficit in the Eastern Conference Finals to the Indiana Pacers. Even actor Ben Stiller lost his cool towards the officials during Game 2. But the die hard Knicks fan dropped a succinct, yet bold declaration […]

The New York Knicks dropped Game 2 to the Indiana Pacers 114-109. Despite both games being played in New York, the Knicks now trail the Pacers 2-0. And there are changes to the team’s ineffective rotation that coach Tom Thibodeau must embrace if the Knicks are going to have a chance in this series, whether he […]

As the New York Knicks suffer from a 0-2 series deficit to the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals, there’s no doubt a feeling of despair from fans who feel that their title hopes are dwindling. However, there could be some encouraging points for the Knicks to get back in the series after another […]

The New York Knicks are desperately in search of answers after dropping both home games to the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals, and Mikal Bridges made it clear — the starters are part of the problem. As reported by Jared Schwartz of the New York Post, Bridges didn’t hold back when asked about […]

Karl-Anthony Towns, Tom Thibodeau, and the New York Knicks shockingly dropped Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Indiana Pacers, setting the stage for an interesting series now in Indianapolis. Thibodeau benched Towns for a significant portion of the fourth quarter, leading to many questions about the end of the game. Karl-Anthony Towns […]

When the New York Knicks dropped their second straight game to the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden, it sent fans into a tailspin. New York had home-court advantage, a legion of fans taking to the street like The Warriors, and the two best players in the series. How the heck could they fall so […]

The New York Knicks have more than 24 hours to rebound from a devastating Game 1. Tyrese Haliburton trolled the Knicks in sending the game into overtime, and New York eventually fell 138-135. The climactic NBA Playoffs game also witnessed Jalen Brunson carry the load — which got a former Knicks player to send out […]

The New York Knicks were already tasting success in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference finals matchup against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. Up by 14 points with just under three minutes left in regulation, the Knicks had the entire Madison Square Garden pumped up and anticipating what then appeared to be an eventual […]

Jalen Brunson is reigniting enthusiasm for New York Knicks basketball. To the point, he and his fellow teammates are receiving new, epic treatment ahead of Wednesday’s huge NBA Playoffs matchup. New York is hosting an Eastern Conference Finals series for the first time since 1999, bringing new energy to NYC. That said, Brunson and the […]

The New York Knicks are heading to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 25 years, and head coach Tom Thibodeau isn’t spending much time basking in the moment. After his team demolished the defending champion Boston Celtics 119-81 in Game 6 at Madison Square Garden, Thibodeau was already focused on what’s next. […]

After a brutal 119-81 defeat in Game 6 that ended the Boston Celtics’ playoff run, head coach Joe Mazzulla showed class in the face of disappointment—offering praise to the man who helped orchestrate the team’s demise. “I’m happy for Thibs,” Mazzulla said of New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau. “He deserves it.” “I’m happy […]

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 […]

The Boston Celtics aren’t done yet as they kept their season alive with a blowout win over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night. After taking Game 4, the Knicks came into Game 5 with a 3-1 lead in the series. They were hoping to finish off the shorthanded Celtics in Boston, but they couldn’t […]

Jayson Tatum’s Achilles injury sent shockwaves through the NBA. Not only will he not return in this year’s playoffs, but he’s likely to miss the entirety of next season as well. Leading up to the Game 5 matchup, New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau sent a heartfelt message to the Boston Celtics star. During […]

In a dramatic Game 4 showdown, the New York Knicks secured a hard-fought 121–113 victory over the Boston Celtics, taking a commanding 3–1 series lead in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. But the win was overshadowed by a concerning injury to Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum, who left the game with what appeared to be a non-contact […]

The New York Knicks took the court for the biggest home game they have played in 25 years, as Madison Square Garden buzzed with enough electricity to power all five boroughs. The excitement did not last as long as the team or its fan base hoped, however. Following back-to-back collapses in TD Garden, the Boston […]

The New York Knicks came into Game 3 of their Eastern Conference Semifinal series against the Boston Celtics up 2-0, having won both of the opening games on the road. But the Celtics responded in a big way in Game 3, dominating the Knicks from start to finish to win 115-93. Knicks fans might be […]

New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau sparked wonder with who he listened to through his wireless headphones. The 67-year-old wasn’t listening to anything from the 1970s or even early 2000s to get right for Game 2. He has a stunning music choice for these NBA playoffs. “Thibs” was bumping a past Grammy winner and […]

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 […]

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 […]