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Karl-Anthony Towns scores 44 points as the Knicks hold off the Heat


Karl-Anthony Towns scores 44 points as the Knicks hold off the Heat

MIAMI – KAT has started Mischief Night. Against his nemesis Jimmy Butler, the center overcame the problems of his first three games by scoring 44 points in a 116-107 comeback win against the Heat on Wednesday. Towns shot 17 of 25 with 13 rebounds and hit two daggers in the final two minutes – a […]

Atlantic Notes: Nets Big Lineup, Simmons, Towns, Barnes


Atlantic Notes: Nets Big Lineup, Simmons, Towns, Barnes

The networks have been experimenting with a larger cast and so far the results are promising, notes Bridget Reilly of the New York Post. The forecourt of Nick Claxton, Ziaire Williams And Noah Clowney has given a net rating of plus 24.3. “It's great because Noah was determined to shoot the 3. Ziaire will let […]

The Knicks can learn from Monday's loss to the Cavaliers, but it highlights problems that need to be addressed


The Knicks can learn from Monday's loss to the Cavaliers, but it highlights problems that need to be addressed

The Knicks led Cleveland by 13 points with 4:30 left in the third quarter on Monday night – they were at home – elite teams find a way to close out these games. The Knicks weren't playing like an elite team toward the end of Monday's game. In the final 16 minutes of the game, […]

Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges each scored 21 points in the Knicks' home debut, beating the Pacers 123-98


Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges each scored 21 points in the Knicks' home debut, beating the Pacers 123-98

Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges made their home debuts for the New York Knicks on Friday, giving fans at Madison Square Garden a hopeful preview of even better nights to come with a 123-98 victory over the Indiana Pacers. Towns scored 21 points by shooting 5-for-11 from the floor, 2-for-2 on 3-pointers and 9-for-10 on […]

Knicks vs. Pacers Prediction: Odds, expert picks, projected starting lineup, betting trends and stats


Knicks vs. Pacers Prediction: Odds, expert picks, projected starting lineup, betting trends and stats

The New York Knicks opened their season in disappointment by losing by 25 points (132-107) to the defending champion Celtics on ring night in Boston. On the other hand, Indiana was behind for most of the game, but managed a comeback that earned them a season-opening win on the road in Detroit (115-109). The Indiana […]

Fantasy basketball takeaways from NBA opening night


Fantasy basketball takeaways from NBA opening night

New York Knicks guard Miles McBride impressed on Tuesday, making him a waiver target for fantasy basketball managers. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) The NBA is back and what a night to kick off the season! With only two games to play on Tuesday, the championship banner was raised in Boston and history was made in Los […]

The Knicks defense took a hit in the mouth in their lopsided opening loss to the Celtics


The Knicks defense took a hit in the mouth in their lopsided opening loss to the Celtics

Here's how Miles McBride summed up the Knicks' embarrassing opening night in Boston: “This is championship-level basketball. For us it was a slap in the face and we have to react. Obviously it's been a long year. I can’t overreact to a game, but I don’t think you go into a year like that and […]

NBA Opening Night: Anthony Davis leads Lakers past Timberwolves on big night for LeBron and Bronny James; Celtics roll past Knicks


NBA Opening Night: Anthony Davis leads Lakers past Timberwolves on big night for LeBron and Bronny James; Celtics roll past Knicks

Lakers 110, Timberwolves 103 In a difficult shooting evening for both teams, the Los Angeles Lakers were able to secure a 110:103 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the season opener for both teams on Tuesday. The Lakers secured the win in JJ Redick's debut as head coach. The game also marked the debut for […]

LeBron and Bronny James made NBA history by playing together in the Lakers' 110-103 win over Minnesota


LeBron and Bronny James made NBA history by playing together in the Lakers' 110-103 win over Minnesota

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James and Bronny James became the first father and son to play together in the NBA on Tuesday night during the Los Angeles Lakers' 110-103 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 39-year-old superstar and his 20-year-old son played together for nearly two and a half minutes toward the end of […]