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Knicks 122, Wizards 103: “Marcus Smart is now Kevin Durant lol”

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The Knicks nearly squander a 33-point lead to Smart and the Wizards.

With Cameron Payne running the point in the first quarter and rookie Tyler Kolek taking the reins in the second, the New York Knicks (44-26) built a 25-point lead behind sharp ball movement, attentive defense, and a 20-point second quarter from Mikal Bridges. The Washington Wizards’ (15-55) rookies fumbled, Jordan Poole bungled, and the club committed nine turnovers while shooting just 37%, handing New York a 66–41 halftime cushion. The Knicks stormed out of halftime, building a 33-point lead before unraveling as Marcus Smart led a furious Wizards rally that cut it to four early in the fourth. Washington outscored New York 42–13 during that worrisome collapse, but the Knicks finally got serious and took the win, 122-103.

Quoth SwissCheez: “Marcus Smart is now Kevin Durant lol.” For a few minutes there, he sure seemed like it. The vet scored 17 points off the bench and was the fireplug behind Washington’s second-half rally. Poole scored the most points for the visitors, 25, but as usual, his stats are zero-calorie.

For New York, Karl-Anthony Towns finished with a 31-point, 11-board double-double; Bridges scored 27 points—nearly all of them in the second quarter; OG Anunoby collected 23 points on 8-of-12 shooting; Josh Hart grabbed 12 rebounds and nine points; and Payne recorded 13 points, seven assists, and just one turnover.

Hat’s off to rookie Tyler Kolek, recording a career-high eight assists and no turnovers in 18 minutes. He was at the helm when the Knicks hit the gas in the second quarter, and he made sweet music with Bridges.

Not exactly a reassuring victory, but a win’s a win.

First Half​

With Miles McBride sidelined by a groin injury, the Knicks let veteran Cameron Payne 0run the show—and he delivered, scoring 10 points and four assists in the first period. Meanwhile, Washington rolled out a rookie-heavy lineup featuring Alex Sarr, Kyshawn George, and Bub Carrington, and the greenhorns clanked nine of their first ten threes. New York capitalized with a crisp offensive effort: OG Anunoby got the scoring going from deep, and Mikal Bridges, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Josh Hart followed with an equitable distribution of buckets.

.@KarlTowns built diff pic.twitter.com/qZYSXPOBXR

— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) March 23, 2025​

Washington’s high-scorer, Jordan ‘That Fool’ Poole couldn’t find his footing, coughing up a turnover, committing a foul, and getting tagged for goaltending. Off New York’s bench, Mitchell Robinson checked in around the 4:30 mark and immediately swatted back Sarr at the rim. By the buzzer, New York led 31–21, having shot 50% overall despite going just 4-for-13 from three.

Knicks’ rookie Tyler Kolek steered the offense for the entire second quarter. His defense remains a work in progress, but he committed three thefts and dished a career-high seven dimes (no turnovers) as the Knicks went ahead by 25. On a blistering run, Bridges swished four consecutive triples, plus a mid-range dagger, to score 14 straight Knicks points and 20 in the quarter. The chemistry between Kolek and Bridges made us drool, with the two guards slicing up the Wizards’ defense. More of this, please.

seven assists for tyler kolek ALREADY

that's his career-high and it's only the first half. pic.twitter.com/3QLhGubtf6

— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) March 23, 2025​

Washington generously helped New York’s cause by turning the ball over nine times and shooting 37% from the field in the half. By halftime, New York sat pretty, 66-41. Bridges led all scorers with his 25; George topped Washington’s box score with 13.

Second Half​

Thibs sent Payne out to start the half. In a snap, the Wizards chucked the ball over twice, and New York went up by 33. Adding to the fun, Anunoby swished his fourth three-pointer, going perfect from deep, and Towns took Sarr to the woodshed. And then came the inevitable dip.

Washington showed signs of life—AJ Johnson splashed a pull-up three, George threw down a dunk, and Poole made a shot—and their 11 unanswered points cut their deficit to 20 with 4:30 on the clock. The differential hung around there and, with the Knicks spinning their wheels, Thibs deployed Kolek for the last two minutes of the quarter.

Here the neophyte takes his lumps in the lane for an And-1:

COUNT IT for KOLEK pic.twitter.com/5hvD854F3S

— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) March 23, 2025​

Marcus Smart and Colby Jones combined to cut the score to 92-76 heading into the final frame. Smart continued his inspired play, sparking a 7-0 run to bring the differential to nine less than two minutes into Q4. Thibs called a timeout and sent Payne back in; the veteran proceeded to surrender a pick-six and the lead was seven. Another Knicks brick—Bridges, having gone completely cold in the second half—became a Smart triple. the lead was four.

WIZARDS CUT IT TO 9 AFTER TRAILING BY 33

This shot from Marcus Smart brought it to single digits!! pic.twitter.com/jKJifMUdmR

— NBA (@NBA) March 23, 2025​

During this sorry second-half stretch, Washington outscored New York 42-13. Finally, at last, hallelujah, the Knicks got a few stops, went on a 15-2 run, and dampened the visitors’ momentum with five minutes left. New York’s offense was still a lot of one-and-dones, so a win didn’t feel certain until three-ish minutes to go, when Wizards’ coach Brian Keefe remembered that the franchise wants Cooper Flagg and subbed in some bench scrubs. Thibs left Towns in on principle, of course, until the two minute mark.

Up Next​

The Mavericks of Dallas visit the World’s Most Famous Arena on Tuesday. Rest up, Knickerbockers.

Box Score

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Knicks Bulletin: ‘At the end of the day, it’s just basketball’

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Jalen Brunson’s current team will face Jalen Brunson’s former team without Jalen Brunson.

The Knicks enjoyed a Sunday off as they’ll get back to the lab on Monday getting ready to face the remmants of the once-a-legitimate-NBA-franchise Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday.

Tomorrow will mark the first time since Feb. 20 the Knicks have played back-to-back home games inside MSG. Believe that.

Here’s what we missed from Coach Thibs and a few Knickerbockers following the get-right win against the Wiz Kids.

Thibs & Marcus Smart postgame pic.twitter.com/uzvQHHuz4E

— New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) March 23, 2025​

Tom Thibodeau​

On opponents finding it hard to defend the hot version of Mikal Bridges:

“He did a really good job. When someone gets hot like that, usually there will be an adjustment to put two on them, and then we’ve gotta adjust and play off of that as well.

“So it was good for him to get going.”

On Tyler Kolek’s contribution with Jalen Brunson and Deuce McBride out:

“It was good to see. He’s done a good job for us.”

Cam Payne on Tyler Kolek: "Big time, big time man. Shoutout to Ty…he was ready…I know he gonna stay ready"

On Kolek's 5 assists to Mikal Bridges: "Man I need some of them assists, he ain't wanna make none I was giving him the ball na…Shoutout to Ty…finding Kale constantly" pic.twitter.com/GmekZzhhNQ

— New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) March 24, 2025​

Cam Payne​

On not realizing the Wizards had cut the 33-point lead down to four:

“I didn’t even know it was a four-point game. I just honestly just came back out there and play solid basketball, not looking at the score.

“I’d probably just say that’s the NBA for you. They were on a back-to-back. Took ’em a while to get going. The young guys started playing well. We’ve just gotta make sure we play 48 minutes. But that’s just the NBA for you.

“You can get beat any day.”

On his big shot nearly sealing the win after earlier misses:

“It feels good, especially after hitting the side of the backboard twice in a row. But it felt good. It was cool to see it go through.

“Glad I found a way to help us to get the lead back up.”

On playing 29 minutes and staying ready at all times:

“Honestly man just staying in the gym, make sure I keep getting my reps. For me, when I get out there I play super hard, so I always get tired so I play so fast. I be building my own conditioning during the games.

“Man, 29 [minutes]. I told ‘Kal I ain’t gonna be able to get my [postgame] lift in today. I played 29!”

On Bridges not converting his passes and hurting his stats:

“Can I talk bad about him [Mikal]? Man, I needed some of them assists and he ain’t make none when I was giving him the ball.

“Nah, i’m glad he got going. We’re always tryna look for him and try to get him going. I’m proud of him, glad he got going from the three. He pushed our lead up.

“Once he made one, he made another one. It was big-time for us.”

On Tyler Kolek’s performance:

“He was ready for his opportunity. That’s what it’s about in his league.”

KAT: "We've all seen those moments Mikal shows why he's so coveted in this league…He can score…but he does so much for our team, sacrifices so we can be the best version of ourselves…Does a lot of things don't show up on stat sheet, & ones that do he doesn't get enough credit" pic.twitter.com/3Wb5liNpdA

— New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) March 24, 2025​

Karl-Anthony Towns​

On the Knicks performance against the Wizards:

“Any time you get a win [you’re happy], but there’s a lot of things where I look at this game and look at the tape that I’m not gonna be happy about.

“I’m not gonna be happy about the first half not translating to the second half, and for us to be the team we want to be and the goals and aspirations that we have, we’ve gotta be a team that plays 48 minutes.

“We can’t afford to have those moments where we have those lulls and good teams, they take advantage of that and keep the momentum rolling.”

On the team not having the room to afford waiting for Brunson to return an fix all issues:

“We’ve got to get better now. I told all y’all before, we need to continue to improve every single day so when he comes back, we reintegrate him into the team and we’re a better version than the one he got injured playing with, that he left.”

Tyler Kolek 4 points 8 assists in 18 minutes

pic.twitter.com/wlLw3b2eki

— Teg (@IQfor3) March 23, 2025​

Tyler Kolek​

On learning the NBA game:

“(I’ve learned) a lot. Coach always says, ‘Learning the NBA game, it’s really different from college.’

“Offensively, defensively. The schemes that go into it – the game plans that go into it. So just trying to learn from these guys and be able to take that and learn from it.

“The space on the floor (is different). The speed of the game. College, I feel like there’s a lot less spacing in the land obviously.

“But at the end of the day, it’s just basketball.”

On slowly but surely improving his defense:

“I think both sides (of the ball) are equal. I feel like every part of my game still needs to keep improving.

“Defensive stuff is more just kind using your angles, using your IQ on the defensive end to cover up whatever you may lack.”

Karl-Anthony Towns father Karl Sr. has stepped down as coach of KAT's high school St. Joseph after one season

"We thank Coach Towns for his contributions" the school said https://t.co/S7RknyuQtP pic.twitter.com/W50z28geOc

— New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) March 24, 2025​

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Book Review: “R.O.L.E. Player” by Jerome ‘Junk Yard Dog’ Williams

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A R.O.L.E. player in life, on and off the NBA Court

Jerome “Junk Yard Dog” Williams’ R.O.L.E. Player intends to be more than a basketball memoir—it’s a blueprint for resilience, reinvention, and using every opportunity to build something greater than personal success. The book follows Williams’ journey from an overlooked high school athlete to an NBA fan favorite and, ultimately, a mentor, community leader, and global ambassador for the game.

Williams’ philosophy, R.O.L.E. (Relentless Opportunists Leverage Everything), is the guiding principle of his life. Whether seizing his moment at Georgetown, embracing his role in the NBA, or transitioning into advocacy, mentorship, and business, Williams shows how hard work, adaptability, and service shape a lasting legacy. He chronicles his on-court battles, the business side of the NBA, and the power of personal branding long before it became a mainstream conversation.

Jerome Williams played nine seasons for four NBA teams, including the Pistons, Raptors, Knicks, and Bulls. Overall, he averaged 6.6 points and 6.4 rebounds in 587 regular-season games. During his one season with New York, in 2004-2005, JYD averaged 4.5 points and 3.6 rebounds and appeared in 79 games.

“Through personal stories from his NBA career, Jerome Williams shared valuable lessons on what it takes to be the ultimate role player. His advice applies not only to sports but everyday life,” writes NBA Commissioner, Adam Silver.

Beyond basketball, R.O.L.E. Player highlights Williams’ impact through initiatives like Shooting for Peace, which has awarded millions in scholarships, and IP FAMBA, an NIL education platform for young athletes.

“Throughout my many years as a basketball Hall of Famer, I’ve seen many great NBA players contribute, but JYD is one of the best global sports ambassadors that the game has ever seen,” said Julius “Dr. J” Erving.

His reflections on mentorship, faith, and gratitude—including tributes to fallen NBA greats like Kobe Bryant and Bill Russell—reiterate the book’s central message: success goes beyond statistics; it’s about lifting others along the way.

As Williams writes, “Every successful organization needs role players. . . . Everyone looks at the top — the CEO, the franchise player — but it’s the people in supporting roles who make the entire system work.”

With testimonials from NBA legends like Allen Iverson, Dr. J, and Charles Oakley, and a foreword by the Commish, this book is a fun read for athletes, mentors, and anyone seeking lessons in perseverance, purpose, and the power of gratitude. It’s available now at Amazon.com.

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Game Preview: Knicks vs Mavericks, March 25, 2025

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A rested New York team hopes to maul the Mavs, playing a segababa.

The Knicks (44–26) are back at Madison Square Garden tonight to host the Mavericks (34–37). New York sits third in the East, but dropped two games to the dregs of the league, and nearly surrendered a 33-point lead to the Washington Wizards on Saturday. Dallas, meanwhile, is clinging to life in the West’s play-in race and coming off a win in Brooklyn just 24 hours ago.

Dallas is hunting its third straight win, but the schedule isn’t doing them favors in an all-hands-on-deck situation. The Mavericks are leaning on players like Spencer Dinwiddie, P.J. Washington, and Klay Thompson to keep the offense afloat. Last night, Naji Marshall came off the bench to score 22 points in a strong team win over the Nets, 120-101. Will they have any fuel left in the tank for tonight’s tilt?

After trading Luka Dončić (and Quentin Grimes, who’s enjoying a hot hand in chilly Philly), their primary players became Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis. Then Irving suffered an ACL tear in March, and AD is a fast-aging 32-year-old, with injuries adding up. His latest complaint, an adductor, has him listed as day-to-day. He played 27 minutes last night in Brooklyn; due to injury management, it’s hard to believe he’ll play much, if at all, tonight.

The Knicks and Mavericks have met once this season, with Dallas taking a 129–114 win at home on November 27. Despite a 37-point night from Jalen Brunson, the Knicks couldn’t keep up with a balanced Mavericks attack led by Naji Marshall’s 24 points. The win marked Dallas’s fifth straight over New York.

On the Mavs’ injury report, Davis is listed as a game time decision; Caleb Martin, Daniel Gafford, Dereck Lively II, and Dante Exum are all OUT.

For the Knicks, Miles McBride is out (groin) and Mitchell Robinson is a game-time decision while he is still getting back into game shape.

Prediction​

The Knicks are favored by ESPN.com at 74%. Home court and an extra day of rest benefits them, while the Mavs are on the second night of a back-to-back and AD will likely sit. Both teams have stakes in the game, though—Dallas is trying to stay in the mix, and New York wants to keep the rising Indiana Pacers away from the third seed. Playoff vibes are in the air. Watch out for Marshall, who has averaged 23 points, eight boards, and four dimes in his last ten tries, but this feels like it could be a big game for Mitchell Robinson, especially if AD is out. Tonight, New York will play keepaway from the lead for a while, but ultimately pull ahead in the final frame. Knicks by +8.

Game Details​

Teams: New York Knicks vs Dallas Mavericks

Location: Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, NYC

Date and Time: Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 7:30 PM ET

Broadcast: MSG

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Knicks 128, Mavericks 113: “OG has reached another level on offense these days.”

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Josh Hart (and KAT) make history and OG is bloody incredible in a second-half beatdown of a depleted Dallas.

The Dallas Mavericks (35–38) came in as underdogs against the New York Knicks (45–26) at Madison Square Garden, and for good reason. Down to just nine available players and playing the second night of a back-to-back after a win in Brooklyn, Dallas appeared to be outgunned.

They didn’t get the memo in the first half, however. The game opened like a shootout, with both teams trading buckets in what felt like a layup line. Karl-Anthony Towns (24/8/7) and Naji Marshall (28 points on 13-of-15 shooting) lit up the first half, which ended tied at 68. New York clamped down in the third, riding OG Anunoby’s two-way brilliance and overwhelming ball pressure to a 30–16 quarter. They never looked back—Anunoby, Towns, and Bridges kept pouring it on in the fourth. Rookies Tyler Kolek (nine assists, no TO’s) and Kevin McCullar, Jr. (first NBA points!) put the cherry atop this win, 128-113.

In a record setting performance, Josh Hart logged his ninth triple-double of the season, breaking Walt “Clyde” Frazier’s mark. He finished with a 16/12/11 line. Not to be outdone, Towns recorded his own triple-double (26/12/11), marking the first time two Knicks had scored triple-ds in the same game.

Josh Hart has the most triple-doubles in a season by a @nyknicks!#NewYorkForever | @joshhart pic.twitter.com/LGeJLiKxV4

— KNICKS ON MSG (@KnicksMSGN) March 26, 2025​

Quoth DeuceJuice: “OG has reached another level on offense these days. I’m here for it.” Me too, brother. There were reports that Anunoby was frustrated by his lack of involvement in Toronto’s offense, and since he’s been a Knick, we have seen flashes of OG’s scoring potential. On nights like tonight, when he is possibly the league’s best 3&D wing, he’s absolutely thrilling to watch. His final line: a team-high 35 points, five rebounds, two steals, and a block while shooting 15-of-24 and 3-of-6 from deep.

For the depleted Dallas, Naji Marshall scored a career-high 38 points on 17-of-25 shooting. He roasted the Knicks, but tougher defense limited him to 10 second-half points. Off the bench, Brandon Williams added 22. Veteran Klay Thompson looked positively despondent after shooting 2-of-11 and scoring six points. It’s been a nice run, buddy.

First Half​

A defensive clinic, this was not. The Knicks set the tone early, with Josh Hart drawing first blood with a layup. Karl-Anthony Towns nailed a deep three and added a driving dunk, while OG Anunoby jammed two big dunks on his way to 10 first-quarter points. The Knicks, dishing and swishing, would finish the quarter with 14 dimes and no turnovers.

By the midway through Q1, Dallas clawed back with a 12-2 run, thanks to Naji Marshall’s 12 first-quarter points and Brandon Williams’ buckets. After the score evened out, it seemed that neither team could miss their shots—and neither team endeavored to impede them. Hart and Anunoby led a late surge to give the home team a 37-35 advantage by the buzzer. The Knicks had dished 14 dimes, committed no turnovers, and made 65% of their shots, while the Mavs had hit 71%.

New York rode KAT in the second half on a 13-9 stretch. Running the point, Tyler Kolek cooked the Dallas D like barbeque chicken for a couple of nifty assists, like this one to KAT.

.@KarlTowns will find a way ‍

19 PTS and counting... pic.twitter.com/CtakQGnELT

— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) March 26, 2025​

Meanwhile, Naji Marshall, a G-League-bred bench player who has been a major contributor for the Mavs of late, made the Knicks defense also similarly barbequed. The muscular Marshall made 13 of 15 shots in his first 19 minutes for 28 first-half points and was the only Mav in first-half double-digits.

NAJI MARSHALL ENDS THE FIRST HALF WITH 28 POINTS

...on 13-15 from the field pic.twitter.com/MRuKISfDEK

— NBA (@NBA) March 26, 2025​

Without Anthony Davis or Daniel Gafford, the Mavs had no answer for Towns. KAT scored 24 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists by intermission.

Fittingly, the half ended as it began, with a Hart layup—and appropriately tied at 68. The stat sheet was a mirror image, too. Each team committed just three turnovers. The Knicks had made 29 shots and 44 points in the paint; the Mavs made 28 shots and 42 paint points. New York had 21 assists and 17 rebounds; Dallas had 14 dimes and 15 boards. Our heroes’ biggest blemish? 3-of-12 shooting from deep.

(Let’s not forget that the Mavs are down to nine role players and are playing a segababa. What might the halftime score if their opponent had been the Celtics?)

Second Half​

To kick off the third, New York applied better defensive pressure and scored nine unanswered points. Five of those, and a steal, came from Anunoby, helping to give the Knicks their biggest lead yet.

Spencer Dinwiddie hit a deep three for Dallas, but his team was sinking. They lost their shooting touch and coughed up the ball eight times in the frame. New York made a point of shutting down Marshall, limiting him to one made bucket, and pulled away behind splashes from Towns and Bridges. Anunoby was a defensive demon and a dunking dynamo; he had a team-high 25 points after three quarters. The home team won the frame 30-16, and they entered the final frame ahead, 98-84.

Who said OG isn’t tough?

Clyde: "OG's bleeding man look. The officials haven't seen…haven't called time"

Breen: "He wiped it pretty quickly. (OG hits 3)…It's good–OG Anunoby with 30"

Clyde: "That'll stop the bleeding" pic.twitter.com/YcEoLI7Ajf

— New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) March 26, 2025​

The Knicks poured it on in the fourth, stretching their lead behind OG Anunoby’s hot shooting and relentless pressure. Anunoby splashed two threes and hammered home a dunk while Towns and Bridges kept dealing and finishing plays. New York’s lead reached 26 while the Mavs fizzled out.

Kolek was back in action to start the fourth and added to his assist total. In this and the last game, he’s combined for 17 assists and zero turnovers. Polish up the defense a bit, and Kolek has a very high upside.

What a pass by Tyler Kolek! pic.twitter.com/88XDXHPSX6

— Knicks Fan TV (@KnicksFanTv) March 26, 2025​

The Knicks’ bench closed out the game. Promising rookie Kevin McCullar, Jr. checked in for the first time this season and scored his first NBA points. Congrats, Kev!

first nba points for kevin mccullar jr pic.twitter.com/0O5QwjNU8y

— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) March 26, 2025​

Up Next​

The Clippers come to town tomorrow night. Should be a tougher opponent. Rest up, Knickerbockers.

Box Score

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A history of all-things Knicks triple-doubles

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Two records were set in Tuesday’s win over Dallas.

History was made in Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night.

Franchise history, to be specific.

Not only was the Knicks’ single-season triple-double record set by Josh Hart, but the Knicks had a pair of teammates record triple-doubles for the first time in franchise history and just the 20th time in NBA history, as Karl-Anthony Towns recorded his first as a Knick.

On that note, let’s go back and talk all things trip-dubs in Knicks history ahead of the Knicks’ clash with the Clippers on Wednesday night.

The First Triple-Double​

As a flagship NBA franchise, the Knicks got their first triple-double pretty early.

Over a year after the first recorded one occurred by Andy Phillip of the 1950-51 Philadelphia Warriors, Dick McGuire scored 14 points, dished 13 assists, and grabbed 12 rebounds on April 5, 1952 against the Syracuse Nationals.

However, this only goes down as the first postseason triple-double, as it occurred in Game 3 of the 1952 Eastern Division Finals.

The first regular season triple-double would take another four years, when rookie and future All-Star Kenny Sears had a 20-14-11 line on January 4, 1956, against the Celtics. It would be his only career triple-double.

Richie Guerin​

Before Clyde Frazier, there was Richie Guerin.

The star guard of the franchise’s infancy remains in third place in franchise history in triple-doubles with 16. He recorded his first against the Cincinnati Royals in December 1957 and his last on February 25, 1962.

Guerin had six of them against the Philly Warriors and is the only Knick to pull it off on both legs of a back-to-back in December 1960. His mark of six in the 1961-62 season set the initial franchise record.

He had a few impressive lines (including a 21-17-15 one in 1960), but none better than his 50-13-11 masterpiece in his sixteenth and final triple-double at Convention Hall against the Philadelphia Warriors. Wilt Chamberlain dropped 67 that night and then dropped 100 on the Knicks a week later. Yikes.

Walt “Clyde” Frazier​

Before Clyde was swishin’ and dishin’, Walt Bellamy recorded a pair in the mid-60s before the coolest cat to ever wear the orange and blue posted his first on January 28, 1968 against the now-San Francisco Warriors.

Clyde would average six assists and six rebounds a game throughout his entire Knicks career, resulting in a franchise-record 23 in his ten seasons.

While he wasn’t an all-star in his sophomore campaign, he recorded eight triple-doubles in 80 games in 1968-69, adding a ninth in Game 3 of the Eastern Division Finals against the Celtics.

Clyde had one career 15-15-15 game in February 1968 and had two career 30-pointers. He holds the franchise record with four postseason triple-doubles. In fact, his final one in Game 1 of the 1972 NBA Finals remains the final one in Knicks history.

As far as all-time marks, Clyde is 23rd in NBA history in the regular season and tied for 13th in the postseason.

His final one as a Knick came in November 1976 against the Kansas City Royals. In his ten years in New York, only Jerry Lucas (5, including a league-leading 4 in 72-73) and Dave DeBusschere (1) also recorded ones.

Micheal Ray Richardson​

In the ensuing decade, Ray Williams had three and Bernard King had one. However, one man had 18 by himself.

Despite spending just four years as a Knick, MRR sits second in franchise history in triple-doubles.

Behind Clyde’s 8 and Josh Hart’s 9, Richardson’s two seasons of seven triple-doubles populate the top-four.

None of his triple-doubles saw him score 30, but he put up some gaudy assist totals along the way. Five of his 18 had 15+ assists and two had 18+.

His craziest statline was probably his 27-19-15 game in March 1981 against the Cavs. He also had four triple-doubles with seven steals, marking the closest a Knick has ever come to the supremely rare quadruple double.

The Patrick Ewing Era​

Fun fact: Pat had one triple-double.

On April 19, 1996, Patrick Ewing had 28 points, 15 rebounds, and 11 assists against the Charlotte Hornets.

It was the only one he got, but he came close a few times, including a 31-10-8 game in the 1990 First Round series against the Celtics. The two games I just listed are the only double-digit assist games of Ewing’s career.

Only eight triple-doubles were recorded while Ewing was a Knick, including six by Mark Jackson.

Jackson had six, including two of 25+ points. As a fun note, he recorded a seventh in 2002 after he returned to the Knicks.

The Abyss​

Before the new millennium, the Knicks were sixth in the NBA with 78 all-time triple-doubles.

From 2000 to 2020, they were 28th.

With eight.

Here is every triple-double recorded by a Knick through the first two decades of the 2000s:

Mark Jackson (2/20/2002 @ CHI): 15 points, 13 assists, 10 rebounds

Latrell Sprewell (2/28/2003 vs ORL): 28 points, 11 assists, 11 rebounds

David Lee (4/2/2010 @ GSW): 37 points, 20 rebounds, 10 assists

Raymond Felton (1/7/2011 @ PHX): 23 points, 11 assists, 10 rebounds

Carmelo Anthony (4/17/2012 vs BOS): 35 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists

Jarrett Jack (1/10/2018 vs CHI): 16 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists

Mario Hezonja (4/5/2019 @ HOU): 16 points, 16 rebounds, 10 assists

Elfrid Payton (2/3/2020 @ CLE): 17 points, 15 assists, 11 rebounds

In 20 years.

Eight.

The Revival​

No Knick had recorded multiple triple-doubles in one season since Mark Jackson in 1988-89 until Julius Randle’s 26-12-12 in March 2021 got him his second of his breakout campaign.

He became the first to record three since Micheal Ray Richardson in 1981-82 just five days later.

After twenty years of an abyss, Julius Randle exploded for six in 2020-21, ultimately ending his Knicks career with eight.

But wait, there’s more.

Kemba Walker miraculously posted the first of his career on Christmas 2021.

Immanuel Quickley had two in the span of eight days at the end of the 2021-22 season.

And then, Josh Hart.

Hart has skyrocketed into fourth in Knicks history with 15 in just three seasons. His nine through 70 games in 2024-25 is a franchise record.

Karl-Anthony Towns joined the party on Tuesday, becoming the 24th player in franchise history to get a triple-double.

Bonus: Teammate Triple Doubles​

As we all know, Josh Hart and Karl-Anthony Towns are the first pair of teammates to each get one in the same game.

What’s the closest we’ve come to getting one in the past? Willis Reed came two rebounds shy on February 15, 1969 from matching Clyde against the Warriors (again).

It’s been done 20 times in NBA history, first in 1958 with Tom Heinsohn and Bob Cousy with the Celtics.

It only happened eight times prior to 2018, with notable pairings including Jordan and Pippen in 1989, Magic and Kareem in 1982, and Kidd/Vinsanity in 2007.

When Lonzo Ball and LeBron James did it in 2018, it opened a Pandora’s Box.

A number have players have been included multiple times, including two different pairings.

Bam Adebayo and Jimmy Butler did it in 2019 and 2021.

Russell Westbrook and Nikola Jokic have done it twice this season alone.

Russ, specifically, has done it with Jokic, LeBron, and Paul George.

One last note: the funniest pairing has to be OAKAAK Dennis Smith Jr and Mason Plumlee for the 2020-21 Pistons.

How...

Dennis Smith Jr. & Mason Plumlee both finished with a triple-double in a win vs the Raptors Wednesday.

They are the 2nd pair of teammates in Pistons history to each record a triple-double in the same game joining Donnie Butcher & Ray Scott, who did it in 1964. pic.twitter.com/Is8Xqr1mgX

— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) March 4, 2021​

Source: https://www.postingandtoasting.com/2025/3/26/24394239/a-history-of-all-things-knicks-triple-doubles

 

[New York Knicks]

Clippers 126, Knicks 113: Scenes from next man up...if anyone is left

Photo by Angelina Katsanis/Getty Images

Tonight at Madison Square Garden, the New York Knicks (45-27) hosted the Los Angeles Clippers (41-31), a team with the league’s fourth-best defensive rating and some still-potent star power. On the second night of a back-to-back and down two rotational players, New York certainly were bound to have their hands full.

The Knicks dominated early behind Karl-Anthony Towns and Cameron Payne, but their early 14-point lead evaporated under a late-half surge by James Harden, Kawhi Leonard, and Norman Powell. Despite shooting 55% with 21 assists, New York entered the break up just one. With Cameron Payne suffering an ankle sprain and Tyler Kolek pressed into action, the rookie flashed his passing but couldn’t hit a shot, and the shorthanded Knicks struggled to find rhythm. The Clippers torched them for 40 in the third, Kawhi and Ivica Zubac took over in the fourth, and despite a late push, New York never truly threatened again. Final score: 126-113.

For New York, Towns logged yet another double-double, scoring 34 points, 13 rebounds, four assists, and two steals while shooting 11-of-20 and hitting 4-of-7 triples. OG Anunoby hit the gas in the second half to finish with 28 points on 11-of-17 shooting; Mikal Bridges played 40 minutes, recording 17 points and nine assists; and Josh Hart mustered up seven points, and six rebounds and assists. Nine shots for Josh tonight.

Off the bench, Landry Shamet was a -29 and Mitchell Robinson netted a -22. Both were mostly terrible. Tyler Kolek dished seven dimes and coughed up the ball once, but couldn’t score from anywere, netting a -14.

For Los Angeles, Kawhi and Zubac scored double-doubles, 27-10 and 18-10, respectively. James Harden logged 29 on 8-of-16. Their bench outscored New York’s 24-12.

First Half

The Knicks sank eight of their first nine shots and dominated the glass to take an 18–5 lead, while the Clippers hit 1-of-7 from the field and went six minutes before collecting a rebound. Continuing from last night, Karl-Anthony Towns feasted at will. He punished L.A. inside and out for 13 first-quarter points.

Against 5's Karl-Anthony Towns will find success as a driver

Players the size of Ivica Zubac have a more difficult time extending out & getting into the jersey of Towns when he puts the ball on the floor pic.twitter.com/JN9glLTZfP

— Jackson Lloyd (@JacksonLloydNBA) March 26, 2025​

Predictably, Ty Lue’s team fought back. Harden, Leonard, and Norman Powell strung together seven straight to dampen the Knicks’ ardor. Our heroes cooled on offense—missing 10 of its next 16 attempts—but closed the quarter at 56% shooting and held a 33–20 lead. Cameron Payne, running point again, chipped in 10 in the frame despite turning his ankle.

Once again, Tyler Kolek led the troops to start the second. He dished five assists in his first six minutes and logged his 25th straight assist without a turnover.

Tyler Kolek directs traffic like a vet pic.twitter.com/CX1csNA5yX

— New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) March 27, 2025​

Mitchell Robinson came on to swat down a Ben Simmons hook shot, for his only highlight of the night (he was a -22). But the Knicks had lost their momentum. Harden took over down the stretch, hitting a triple and a driving layup in the final 90 seconds to nearly flip the score. Leonard and Powell chipped in with hustle plays, including multiple offensive boards and a steal. By intermission, New York’s 14-point lead had shrunk to one. 55-54.

Kawhi gets to his spot ️ pic.twitter.com/WEhxKzDZfB

— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) March 27, 2025​

In the first half, New York had 21 assists and shot 55% from the field, but Los Angeles had won the glass, 24-20, fast break points, 9-0, and three-point percentage, 42% to 35%. Towns led all scorers with 15 points; Harden had 13 for the visitors.

Second Half ​

Kolek took the reins, as Payne was sidelined by his ankle sprain. With three of New York’s point guards injured, Friday’s game in Milwaukee on Friday could be Kolek’s first start of the season. Tune in, folks! Despite all his passing panache, Tyler missed from the field, from deep, and from the charity stripe for a goose egg.

Tyler Kolek DROPS Norman Powell pic.twitter.com/6q3S8WPLEp

— Knicks Fan TV (@KnicksFanTv) March 27, 2025​

In the heart of the quarter, the Clips blitzed with a barrage of threes—including five from James Harden—to take command. Harden orchestrated the offense, while Nic Batum, Powell, and Simmons piled on with second-chance buckets and tip-ins. New York’s offense flatlined, their defense surrendered 40 points, and L.A. finished the frame ahead, 94–84. No turnovers for L.A., either.

JAMES HARDEN with the range... WAY BACK

back-to-back-to-back threes pic.twitter.com/cbwTrkpFRj

— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) March 27, 2025​

To begin the fourth, Delon Wright handled the point and promptly got dinged for a flop. Oy vey. The Knicks showed signs of life—KAT knocked down a deep three and OG Anunoby splashed from the corner—but the visitors went up by 19, led by Kawhi’s relentless shot-making and Zubac’s work on the glass. New York chipped at the margin with some free throws but repeated fouls, turnovers, and missed threes let the game slip. Harden, Zubac, and Kawhi maintained a comfortable lead by crunch time, and despite a late 9-0 run, powered by Towns and Anunoby, New York was cooked.

Up Next​

Professor has your recap coming, and New York hits the road to face the Bucks on Friday in Milwaukee. Safe travels, Knickerbockers.

Box Score

Source: https://www.postingandtoasting.com/...cks-scenes-from-next-man-up-if-anyone-is-left

 

[New York Knicks]

Knicks Bulletin: ‘We have more than enough’

Photo by Angelina Katsanis/Getty Images

New York has one point guard available, thus more than needed by the rulebook.

If you’re not yet, get ready for a whole lot of pain. The Knicks dropped the second leg of a back-to-back on Wednesday, losing 126-113 against the LA Clippers.

You can also say New York (pretty much) lost its last living point guard, and making matters worse, the Knicks still have four sets of back-to-back games in their regular-season schedule, all of them in a span of 11 days since the start of April. Sheesh...

Here’s what Coach Thibs and a few Knickerbockers had to say before and after yesterday’s affair.

"Our margin of error is small. We've got to play extremely hard and smart. Those hustle points are huge."

- Tom Thibodeau pic.twitter.com/G14dPSTcAJ

— Knicks Videos (@sny_knicks) March 27, 2025​

Tom Thibodeau​

On Harden and the Clippers’ dominant stretch on Wednesay making a comeback impossible:

“They got going, and it was a problem.”

On Kolek’s defensive struggles and development:

“He’ll get better. Like most rookies, you go through a learning curve. As he understands players better and schemes better, it’s a different game. I like Tyler a lot.”

On Kolek’s playmaking approach:

“Each team is different so we saw a lot of switching, and movement without the ball created advantages. When guys are working together, it’s going to create opportunities. So we always say move it early and move it often. If you do that, you’re gonna get good-percentage shots, and if you’re taking good shots, you have a good chance to make those. So I think staying organized and working together is a big part of that.”

On Kolek’s readiness and collective responsibility:

“He’s capable. Just get in there and get it done. Each game you learn. It tells you what you have to work on. It’s not just individual it’s collective how do we function as a team? We talked about not replacing Jalen individually we have to do it collectively.”

On McBride’s potential return:

“It’s possible [he could play Friday].”

On McBride’s injury origin:

“I don’t know if he aggravated it [in a March 20 matchup against the Charlotte Hornets]. It’s just, things happen.”

On depth and expectations despite injuries:

“We have more than enough.”

On the team’s need for cleaner play while shorthanded:

“The points we gave up off the turnovers were [high]. When you’re shorthanded, that’s probably the difference in the game. Our margin of error is small. We have to play extremely hard and smart but those hustle points are huge.”

On developing young players via Westchester’s G League team:

“Yeah those guys are going back and forth [from the Knicks to Westchester] right now, trying to balance the time that they’re here along with getting playing time in the G League. So it’s all part of the learning and development of the young player. So approach each day with putting everything you have into it. Learn as much as you can.

“We like the G League because there’s nothing like the learning that you do by actually doing. And you learn by trial and error. So obviously if you’re not playing here, getting in those (G League) games to try to do all the things that you’re working on in practice and not to be afraid to make mistakes.

“I think that’s a big part of growing. and Tyler did that and he’s prepared himself well for the opportunity that he has now. All our young guys, we’d like them to do the same.”

On staying focused as they approach the playoffs:

“I think what you look to do is you take it game by game and you want to check boxes. The first thing you’re doing is you have to qualify first. So get that done and you go on to the next thing, whatever’s in front of you. So stay locked in, don’t get distracted, understand what goes into winning that game that night.”

"We're down 3 point guards" pic.twitter.com/mknlHiVzgw

— New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) March 27, 2025​

Tyler Kolek​

On his responsibility in the Clippers’ third-quarter run:

“I feel like I just gotta be better getting us organized. They kept coming at that high two-man game, putting me in the action, I gotta be better defending that. We went to a show [defense], I was getting out there and split a couple of times, they just were getting loose for 3s. Definitely gotta be better on that end.”

On failing to guard the Clippers’ high pick-and-roll:

“They kept coming at us with that high two-man game, and I’ve got to be better about defending that.”

On handling the sudden opportunity of starting at point guard:

“You just have to be ready to go whenever your number is called. You don’t wish for these circumstances for guys to get hurt. You wish for opportunity but you don’t want to see it come at the expense of guys. But, you just have to be a professional no matter what my role is, whether I’m out there starting or out there cheering my guys on from the bench.”

On his learning process as he keeps getting NBA reps:

“My mindset is that I’m out there with four other guys who have asserted themselves in the NBA. They’re professionals. I’m just a rookie. I can’t come out there and have a mindset of just ‘here, let these guys,’

“I’m the point guard, I still have to be assertive in leading the guys and getting them to where we want to get to. And following what coach needs me to do.”

On his need to be more aggressive among pros:

“I have to be more aggressive, just get out there learning. I have to lean on the other guys helping me out and just lean on the other guys helping out 110% every time I’m out there.”

"Injuries are always tough, and for some reason it's smacking us in the same position"

Josh Hart talks about the Knicks losing Cam Payne for the second half of tonight's game and looks ahead to the final 10 games of the season: pic.twitter.com/zziVnrdSvL

— Knicks Videos (@sny_knicks) March 27, 2025​

Josh Hart​

On the Clippers’ game-changing run:

“It’s tough. We started off playing well, got the ball moving. That team’s playing extremely well right now. You’ve got to give them credit. They started knocking down shots and really dictated the pace. Give them credit. We knew this was going to be a tough one.”

On the rash of injuries at point guard:

“Injuries always suck, and for some reason we just keep getting smacked with them at the same position.

On the state of the team with 10 games remaining:

“It’s tough. We’ve just got to piece it together. We’ve got 10 games left. We’ve got three back-to–backs, I think. So it’s going to be tough. We’ve just got to find out ways to scratch out wins, and hopefully get those guys back.”

On clinching a playoff berth:

“That’s part of the goal, obviously, to get to the playoffs. That’d be a check. Check that box.

“I think it shows the stability that we’re building, the foundation that we’re building. Now it’s time to build off of that. Clinching would be nice. It shows the good stability and foundation that we’re building.”

KAT SAYS ZU GO IN SPIN CYCLE pic.twitter.com/bK80Qu6alB

— New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) March 27, 2025​

Karl-Anthony Towns​

On the upcoming stretch of games:

“We need to do our jobs at a high level and then give ourselves a chance to make the games easier for ourselves. I think that’s gonna be the most important thing.

“We’re coming down to the stretch. We know what we want to accomplish and nothing’s impossible, so we’ve gotta keep putting ourselves in position to win and let the league and the games play itself out.”

On filling in for injured teammates:

“Next man up. This team has fought adversity a lot so it’s next man up. I told y’all before we’ve got a locker room full of guys who are extremely talented and have great character and we believe in every single one of these guys in the locker room stepping into the game and making an impact.”

On hearing about the final stretch of back-to-backs:

“Four?!”

"This guy who says he's my f-cking best friend. These guys are just weird."

- LeBron on Brian Windhorst

( @PatMcAfeeShow / h/t @Underdog )

pic.twitter.com/6XHkCLGCGO

— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) March 26, 2025​

LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers Player)​

On ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and their supposed longtime friendship:

“This guy who says he’s like my f–king best friend, these guys are just weird.

“He [Windhorst] went on his show and said ‘Don’t let LeBron fool you, he wears No. 23 because of Michael Jordan.’ OK, that’s a fact.”

On Windhorst’s claim LBJ signed with Nike because of Jordan:

“It’s like, ‘No the f–k I didn’t.’

“I signed with Nike because I got a hell of a signing bonus and they gave me a seven-year, $90 million contract. And I moved my mom out of the hood the day after I signed that contract.

“And ultimately, my whole thing is like, what do I want to wear off the court? I wanna wear f–king Nikes.”

"Some of the best fans in the world. Sports city for sure. I played here for a year, in the city. The energy, the vibe in here. You wanna come out, play your best…win…We did that"

–– James Harden (27.7 ppg MSG) on why playing in the Garden brings out the best in him pic.twitter.com/5s8koD0Ef6

— New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) March 27, 2025​

Source: https://www.postingandtoasting.com/2025/3/27/24395009/knicks-bulletin-we-have-more-than-enough

 

[New York Knicks]

Clippers 126, Knicks 113: “Be okay Payne”

Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

This is getting to be an every April thing

The weirdest thing about the Knicks losing to the Pacers in last year’s playoffs was how simple the experience was emotionally. Usually when the Knicks are eliminated, there’s a white water rapids of feelings and vibes to navigate. If you were there in 1993 and 1994, there will always be a little blood in your mouth. 2004 left a bad taste behind. We don’t talk about ‘97. But one way or the other, every playoff run’s ending left me surfing some emotional wake. Except last year.

Last year the Knicks were just so beat up and banged up by the end, there was no longer a competitive frame of reference by which to measure them. Bodies were dropping like the team had the plague. How emotionally invested could I be in a basketball team that didn’t have the tools to do what was asked of it?

Which brings us to today’s Knicks, specifically last night’s Knicks, who completed a dismal season series against Los Angeles’ version of the Nets, earlier this month losing to the Clippers in Miles McBride’s first game starting in place of Jalen Brunson, a rough trick of a night for Deuce, then falling again last night without Brunson and McBride before losing Cam Payne to a right ankle sprain. How far down the depth chart we getting here? Might I point out Emmanuel Mudiay only just turned 29?

For what it’s worth, the Knicks have lost three of five, stumbling as they near the regular-season finish line, though I’m not sure how many NBA teams off the top of my head I can remember flourishing down three point guards. I wrote “for what it’s worth” because the value of this L is still undefined. The Bucks and Pacers both lost, too, reducing the Knicks’ magic number to clinch finishing ahead of them to seven and five.

LeBron James for the win

— Steve Jones Jr (@stevejones20.bsky.social) 2025-03-27T02:11:08.365Z

What am I supposed to feel?

Am I upset New York lost a game that turned when the point-guard-ravaged Knicks were left defending James Harden with Landry Shamet and rarely seen rookie Tyler Kolek? That would be silly. Am I bothered they failed to put more distance between themselves and Indiana and Milwaukee? What’d be the point with the odds still so far in their favor? The Knicks and Pacers combined have 20 game results left this season. The Knicks need seven to go their way to clinch third. They’re still in the driver’s seat.

I’m profanely tired of the injuries piling up, which takes me back to the numbness I felt last spring watching the Knicks suffer daily casualties. Back then the numbness was more painful, more like frostbite numbness, a killer cold that hides a brutal, burning pain. Since their dip in form has neither cost them anything of consequence nor even threatened to, the numbness now is more like getting numb before an injection or surgical procedure; a means to an end, an indignity worth enduring. If Jalen Brunson is back and balling by game one, round one, these dog day nights of Shamet finishing -29 in 19 minutes will be remembered as the good kind of numb.

Kolek played 19 minutes, tying the career-high he set the night before. Delon Wright played 12, his most as a Knick. Those are, hopefully, temporary measures. They do take me back to last year’s playoffs, though. Remember Alec Burks not playing a minute the first eight playoff games, then averaging nearly 20 points a game the final five against Indiana? By the end of that series the Knick injury situation was tragicomic. After traveling to Milwaukee Friday, the Knicks return home to face Portland and Philadelphia. Win those three games and they pro’ly sew up the third-seed — if’n that pleases you. I’m not sure it does me.

Normally, dropping from a season-long stranglehold on one seed to the spot below it would feel like a failing of sorts. But my hope for the Knicks this season is to take a new step forward. I think that’s more likely to happen against Cleveland in the second round than Boston. The Celtics would be ideal for the Knicks in the to-be-the-best-you-gotta-beat-the-best manner. It’s often forgotten now, but the ‘90s Knicks were born from that bed: in ‘92, Pat Riley’s first year here, New York was in first place virtually wire-to-wire, before stumbling and watching a white-hot Celtic team pass them at the end to win the division. That knocked the Knicks from second to fourth and meant a second-round series against Michael Jordan and the Bulls, the series where the longest continuous run of great Knick basketball ever began.

Maybe facing the Celtics this year teaches them something invaluable, something they’re better learning sooner than later. I’d rather try my luck against the Cavs. Then again, the way the middle of the conference is taking shape, looking ahead might be too cute by half. The Pistons just passed the Bucks for fifth. I’d rather play Cleveland than Boston in round two, but I’d also rather play the fast-fading Bucks than the fast-climbing Pistons in round one.

Quoth Jaybugkit: “Damn. Be okay Payne.” For real. This late-season Knick injury bug schtick is some stale-ass shit. Two years ago it was Julius Randle. Last year at this time Randle was out again, followed in time by Mitchell Robinson, Bojan Bogdanovic, OG Anunoby and Jalen Brunson. Now all three point guards are out. Their next opponent, the Bucks, announced earlier they’ll be without Damian Lillard indefinitely due to blood clots in his leg. They also played last night without Giannis Antetokounmpo, who missed their loss in Denver with a foot sprain. Imagine being a Bucks fan right now. I may be numb waiting for the injuries to stop and the playoffs to start, but Milwaukee reminds us there are worse things to be feeling. Or not feeling.

lol Jokic

— Steve Jones Jr (@stevejones20.bsky.social) 2025-03-27T02:26:48.001Z

Source: https://www.postingandtoasting.com/2025/3/27/24394947/clippers-126-knicks-113-be-okay-payne

 

[New York Knicks]

Knicks clinch third straight playoff appearance

Knicks on X

The Hawks’ loss last night is our gain!

The New York Knicks had full control of their destiny in front of a home crowd on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Clippers. A win would have clinched them a playoff spot amongst the top six teams in the East, the third straight season of doing so.

Despite KAT’s best efforts, a depleted rotation couldn’t keep up with the Clippers in the second half, and they ultimately fell by the score of 126-113.

Luckily, it only took one more day of waiting around for the news to become official.

Last night, with the Atlanta Hawks losing to the Miami Heat, the deed was done.

Your New York Knicks have clinched a spot in the 2025 NBA Playoffs. pic.twitter.com/ciRZEGE4xq

— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) March 28, 2025​

Your New York Knickerbockers are going back to the postseason for the third year in a row.

With an Atlanta Hawks loss, the Knicks have clinched a playoff spot pic.twitter.com/3pZVZbtcIu

— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) March 28, 2025​

The Knicks have been treading water as of late, going 5-5 in their last ten appearances as they wait for Jalen Brunson to return to action. Thankfully, they did enough earlier in the year to afford this type of play over a sustained period of time.

New York is still the number three seed in the East, although the Knicks are now a far cry behind both the Cavs and Celtics in the top two slots. Meanwhile, the Pacers have been sneaking up on them in the standings, and what was once a large gap is now less insurmountable. Only 2.5 games separate New York from the number four seed, and New York will have to close the regular season out strongly if they want to maintain their hold on a top-3 seed.

Tonight’s matchup against Milwaukee could be a preview of what’s to come in the postseason. The Bucks are currently the six seed in the East, and if the season ended today, this would be New York’s first round matchup.

It’s the first time in twelve years the Knicks have made three playoffs in a row. Ten games remain in the regular season. The final stretch starts tonight in Milwaukee. Let’s see if New York can get healthy, finish strong, and carry some momentum into the postseason.

Source: https://www.postingandtoasting.com/...icks-clinch-third-straight-playoff-appearance

 

[New York Knicks]

Knicks 116, Bucks 107: “OG with a huge second half.”

Knicks survive Bucks rally, close strong behind Anunoby and Shamet

The New York Knicks (46-27) blew out the Milwaukee Bucks (40-33) in their last two meetings. Tonight’s game at Fiserv Forum, however—their final regular season encounter—promised to be more of a challenge. New York would play without three of their rotational guards and the Bucks are playing for playoff position.

The Knicks controlled this one wire to wire. Delon Wright set the tone early, filling in for injured guards and scoring 10 in the first. Mikal Bridges caught fire in the second, dropping 16 in the quarter, while rookie Tyler Kolek sparked an 8–2 run and looked sharp running the offense. The Knicks built a 17-point lead before the Bucks’ bench trimmed it to 11 at the half. Milwaukee cut it to two in the third, but New York responded with effort on the glass and clutch buckets to go up eight. In the fourth, Landry Shamet and OG Anunoby hit big threes, Kolek made plays with poise, and the Knicks locked it down late to complete the sweep, 116-107.

Quoth @back: “OG with a huge second half.” Yessir! Overall, Anunoby scored 31 points in his fifth 30+ game of the season. That’s a new career record for him, and he tied a career-high of 10 free-throw attempts. His shooting line wasn’t great (9-of-21), but his defense gleamed again with three steals. He’s also scored 20 or more in 11 of his last 15 games. What a season it’s been for Ogugua.

As for his teammates: double-doubles for Karl-Anthony Towns (14-10) and Josh Hart (13-14); Bridges finished with 26 points, five assists, and two steals; and Delon Wright contributed quality minutes in a pinch. Off the bench, Kolek was a team-high +18 with five points and assists (0 turnovers, again); and Shamet dropped 13 important points.

Giannis Antetokounmpo led the home team with 30 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists. Starting in place of Damian Lillard, Ryan Rollins scored a career-high 20 point, and Kyle Kuzma added 20 more.

If the Knicks face Bucks in a postseason series . . . I like our chances.

First Half​

With three-point guards injured, Tom Thibodeau bypassed rookie Tyler Kolek to start Delon Wright. That’s fitting since the 10-year veteran started the season with the Bucks. Wright rewarded the coach’s confidence in the first quarter by making 4-of-6 buckets, plus a steal and an assist to lead all scorers with 10 points.

Delon "Defense" Wright. Tremendous play pic.twitter.com/lYf2RaL9ne

— KnicksNation (@KnicksNation) March 29, 2025​

Kyle Kuzma started hot for Milwaukee, scoring all six of the Bucks’ initial points. From there, the Knicks went on a 13-2 run to take a 15-8 lead by the middle of the quarter. Karl-Anthony Towns committed two fouls in the first three minutes, resulting in an early appearance for Mitchell Robinson. The big cajun’s defense and hustle—grabbing boards and stripping Giannis—helped to overcome mediocre Knicks’ shooting, but Kuzma’s late buckets kept it tight.

New York took a 25-19 lead into the second frame. Kolek was in the driver’s seat this time, leading an 8-2 run to give the visitors their first double-digit lead. Despite his superb passing, Kolek went scoreless in the last game; tonight, he got right into the offense, sinking a three-pointer and dishing three dimes in his first nine minutes.

KOLK doing a lil bit of everything pic.twitter.com/f4zsdJAVxe

— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) March 29, 2025​

New York went up by 17, thanks to improved shooting from deep, low turnovers, and Mikal Bridges scoring 16 in the quarter and 19 in the half.

The Bucks played terrible defense—especially in the lane—but the Knicks weren’t so stalwart, either. They let Taurean Prince, Ryan Rollins, and Gary Trent, Jr. reduce the differential to 11. A Robinson put-back and an OG Anunoby steal helped stem the tide, but a Rollins triple at the buzzer made the halftime score 60-49.

Overall, the Knicks had shot 51% from the field and 39% from deep, while the Bucks had hit 58% and 46%. Winning the glass 21-15 and committing eight steals was the difference for our heroes. Bridges led all scorers, and Robinson had 10 rebounds in 15 minutes. Kolek had the highest net rating of all with a +13. For the Bucks, Giannis had scored 13 and Kuzma had made half his shots for 11 points.

mikal is cookin fr

17 points and counting... pic.twitter.com/PAVrNrpyt7

— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) March 29, 2025​

Second Half​

The Knicks opened the second half with Mikal Bridges knocking down another midrange jumper, but the offense quickly stalled. Both teams traded missed threes and tough rebounds, with Anunoby, Wright, and Hart all blanking from deep. Towns struggled inside, getting blocked twice by Brook Lopez, while Giannis led a rally. By midway through the quarter, the Deer had narrowed the gap to two points.

From there, New York increased their effort, with Hart and Towns crashing the glass and helping their club restore a 10-point lead. Meanwhile, Giannis picked up his fifth foul and despite scores from A.J. Green and Kuzma, New York was up 81-73 heading into the fourth.

New York had shot 7-of-19 in the first half, but their accuracy tanked in the second. They missed nine triples before OG connected at the start of the final frame. Then Landry Shamet rang home two, capping his best offensive performance in a while and goosing New York’s lead to 16.

LANDRY ON FIREEEE pic.twitter.com/0Oj0ZxBgtj

— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) March 29, 2025​

Kolek returned to show off his excellent court vision—and take it to Giannis with confidence:

Tyler Kolek is not intimidated by Giannis pic.twitter.com/09DtlXJvnf

— Knicks Fan TV (@KnicksFanTv) March 29, 2025​

Giannis kept competing and Gary Trent, Jr. hit a couple of treys off the bench to make it interesting, but Anunoby, Towns, Hart, and Bridges combined to lock the game down and secured a 12-point lead with just under two minutes left.

Up Next​

New York hosts the Trail Blazers on Sunday. Safe travels, Knickerbockers.

Box Score

This is the kinda stuff where Tyler Kolek is well beyond his years. He directs Mikal Bridges to clear out of the strong corner only for Josh Hart to try and fill it, so Kolek directs him to the weak side as well so they can run the play for OG Anunoby.pic.twitter.com/1DSwyMdeLb

— The Strickland (@TheStrickland) March 29, 2025​

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Knicks Bulletin: ‘What do you want? More minutes? Less minutes? Medium minutes?’

Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images

New York already swept its first-round opponent and we’re not even in the playoffs.

One day after clinching a postseason berth without even playing, the Knicks returned to the court and trounced the Bucks, sweeping Milwaukee in their regular-season series after beating them 116-107 on Friday.

As things stand, coincidentally or not, New York will face Milwaukee in the first round of the playoffs as the Knicks hold the no. 3 seed, and the Bucks sit in sixth.

Here’s what Coach Thibs and a few Knickerbockers have said before and after yesterday’s affair.

"What do you guys want? You guys want more minutes? Less minutes? Medium minutes? All I know is that it's just not the right minutes"

–– Thibs pic.twitter.com/dzarg5DQKC

— New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) March 29, 2025​

Tom Thibodeau​

On the minutes police:

“What do you guys want? You guys want more minutes? Less minutes? Medium minutes?

“All I know is that it’s just not the right minutes.”

On the team-wide effort to complete the Bucks' regular-season sweep:

“You can’t say enough about what OG, Mikal and Josh did.

“They just fought throughout the game. [Towns] got in some early foul trouble. I thought Mitch’s activity today was huge. It’s a good, solid team win.”

On Mikal Bridges’ performance on Friday’s win:

“He’s not really a specialist. He’s an all-around player.

“He can go off the dribble. He can go pick-and-roll. He’s great in transition. He’s great moving without the ball.

“I like him in split games. I think he reads things extremely well, and he knows how to get to his spots, so his efficiency is very high.”

On Delon Wright’s first start for the Knicks:

“His defense you can always count on. That’s his strength, and he’s not afraid. He’s aggressive, and he knows how to play off people. I think he reads the game well. I think we got terrific point-guard play.

“I was going back and forth on [who to start], and I was comfortable with both (Wright and Tyler Kolek). A lot of it was based on I wasn’t quite sure who they were gonna start. Their size was a factor in it. But I was comfortable.

“And then you read the game like, ‘What do you need? What do you need more of?’ Both guys are really good players, they have different strengths, so you can adjust as the game goes.”

OG finished with 31 PTS and now has 3 straight games with 25+ PTS for the first time in his career! @nyknicks | @alanhahn | #NewYorkForever pic.twitter.com/Z6Ifanrv9Z

— KNICKS ON MSG (@KnicksMSGN) March 29, 2025​

OG Anunoby​

On the play of Kolek and Wright:

“They did an amazing job taking what’s there. Being aggressive trying to set us up get us into sets. They’ve done a phenomenal job and it’s getting better and better each game.”

On his recent scoring stretch:

“I’ve been getting better and better each game. That’s what it’s about. Growth. Just staying positive looking forward to the next one, always looking to grow and get better each game. Keep moving, be aggressive when I get it, be decisive, make an attack, and whatever I do, do it aggressively.”

On his second-half scoring surge:

“I always try to be aggressive. Just depending on situations, sometimes it comes or sometimes it doesn’t.

“Just today, I was really aggressive.”

Never give up Mitch pic.twitter.com/MbQMw8hHIS

— New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) March 29, 2025​

Mitchell Robinson​

On his ever-improving fitness as he keeps logging minutes:

“Obviously, conditioning is still a big part of everything for me.

“I did get a little winded the last two, three minutes in the first [half]. I need to work on that.”

God bless Mike Breen. pic.twitter.com/wMmFhbiz7Q

— Knickanator (@Knickanator_) March 29, 2025​

Karl-Anthony Towns​

On Kolek’s readiness:

“I usually say it’s confidence. But it’s not something for him. He’s very confident in what he does. I think what matters most at the end of the day is experience. He just has to garner experience, get a lot of reps. He’s getting a lot of reps right now in a pivotal time of the year. It’s a testament to him and his confidence.”

On Kolek’s performance:

“I just think that he’s done what he’s always done in the G League, in practices, in the NBA — just being totally confident in his skills and comfortable in his position. He’s doing a great job of getting us all involved and running the show, testament to his coaches at Marquette. Funny enough that we’re back home for him. He’s high-IQ. You can tell he’s been playing basketball for a while, just the way he understands the game, positions and situations. He’s just been fantastic.”

pic.twitter.com/h6q5gR8TQI

— Delon Wright (@delonwright) March 29, 2025​

Delon Wright​

On his first start as a New York Knick:

“Definitely [a good feeling].

“I feel like every team that I leave, I always have a good game the first game back or the first time playing them. I just wanted to keep that streak going.”

Tyler Kolek & Shaka Smart reunited at tonight's Knicks/Bucks game

Kolek spent three years with Smart at Marquette! pic.twitter.com/DNyMBRJbFQ

— NBA (@NBA) March 29, 2025​

Tyler Kolek​

On stepping into a bigger role:

“Out on the floor, if you’re the point guard, you have to command the team, have a certain way about you, certain leadership qualities helping these guys out. Because you’re commanding men, at the end of the day. They’re looking to me, even though I’m a rookie, they’re looking to me like ‘what play are we running? What are we doing here?’ Just being confident with that stuff and being assertive.”

On getting his opportunity in Milwaukee:

“It’s crazy how things come together. First 70 games or so, just kind of supporting my guys, staying ready, and when the opportunity comes, you’re always gonna be ready for it. It just happened to be back in Milwaukee, where I played a lot of games, won a lot of games. Cam’s really taught me a lot this year. His whole career, he’s been in that backup point guard role, coming off the bench, being effective right away. You know you’re only getting that five-, six-minute stint coming off the bench, so you got to be effective in that. You don’t have time to get yourself into the game; you got to come in and be ready to go right away. It’s definitely something I’ve taken from him.”

Giannis on Knicks: "More physical, played with more effort––they're a better team than us. Simple as that…Beat you already 2x…you gotta hit 1st, put body on the line…If we have opportunity to see them in playoffs, or whoever, we have to be toughest nastiest team…We have to…" pic.twitter.com/hXPh0pl5UO

— New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) March 29, 2025​

Giannis Antetokounmpo​

On the Knicks’ dominance over the Bucks:

“They are a better team than us. They beat you already—twice—you gotta come out and play with higher level intensity. You gotta hit first…

“I don’t think we did for 48 minutes. We have to do it more.”

On how the Knicks beat them:

“In the first half, Bridges knew I’m gonna stay with Towns—he took advantage of that—shoot, facilitate.

“In the second half, Anunoby—great player. That’s why they’re a good team; when one guy doesn’t go, they have other people that can carry that load.”

"That's the political answer ... the other side of that is 'man I'm tired as s***.'"

Melo breaks down Mikal Bridges' Knicks minutes comments and the hidden meaning pic.twitter.com/UeKv0iAFBI

— 7PM in Brooklyn (@7PMinBrooklyn) March 28, 2025​

Carmelo Anthony​

On the Knicks’ fatigue and Thibodeau’s rotation:

“Mikael Bridges is tired.

“This guy ain’t missing games since high school. Jalen Brunson ain’t say he’s tired but injuries will tell you that he’s fatigued, that you dealing with something.

“We just don’t have opportunities to take time away from the game to cater to these [problems].”

Raul Rosas Jr. spoke on the origins of "Chiwiwis" and the meaning behind the phrase #UFCMexico pic.twitter.com/QD9QtBR0Lz

— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) March 28, 2025​

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Exclusive: Post-game coverage from the Knicks’ loss to the Clippers

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Shara Talia Taylor provides a video report.

Thanks to the Atlanta Hawks’ loss Thursday night, New York officially clinched a top-6 seed in the Eastern Conference—securing their postseason spot with several games to spare. But the week leading into that good news was anything but smooth.

After a high-energy 128-113 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday, the Knicks stumbled in a 126-113 home loss to the Los Angeles Clippers just one night later. Our video correspondent, Shara Talia Taylor, was at Madison Square Garden for the latter game and spoke with New York Post Sports Host Dexter Henry to get his analysis.

On Wednesday, the Knicks jumped out to an early lead, only to be outscored by the Clippers across the final three quarters. James Harden torched New York’s defense with 29 points, including a blazing second quarter.

Coach Tom Thibodeau didn’t mince words: “We didn’t close the second great. Offensively, I thought we scored enough.”

Injuries continued to pile up. Cameron Payne, who had 10 points in the first quarter, left the game in the second with an ankle injury. With Jalen Brunson and Miles McBride already sidelined, Payne’s exit forced the Knicks to turn to rookie Tyler Kolek and veteran Delon Wright to steer the offense.

“The energy shifted really on defense,” said Henry. “You saw that in the third quarter—the way the Clippers were hunting Tyler Kolek.”

When Shara asked if fatigue from Tuesday played a role, Henry admitted it did: “I think there is some fatigue there, and they’re already short-handed... They’re now going deeper into the bench with some players who are offensively limited.”

Still, there were bright spots. Karl-Anthony Towns carried the load Wednesday with 34 points and 14 rebounds, and Hart, though limited offensively that night, had left his mark on Tuesday’s win.

“I thought he would get to 10,” Henry said of Hart’s triple-double count. “I think he’ll get one more in him over these last 10 games.”

The Knicks now hit the road to face the Milwaukee Bucks tonight. With their playoff berth locked in, the focus shifts to health, rhythm, and maybe one more triple-double for the history books.

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Game Preview: Trail Blazers at Knicks, March 30, 2025

Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images

The Knicks close March out at the World’s Most Famous Arena.

The final sprint is upon us.

Once the final buzzer sounds on Sunday evening at Madison Square Garden, the Knicks (46-27) will have completed the final full month of the regular season.

They enter said game with a middling 7-7 record in the month as they look to avoid a losing month for the first time this season.

Should the Knicks win this contest, it’ll be their first season without a losing month (October and April excluded) since 2012-13. Fun!

A big reason why they are even in danger of a below-.500 month is the injury of Jalen Brunson, who will miss his 12th consecutive game today. Although they are 6-5 without him (better than most thought initially), it includes backbreaking losses that his stabilizing presence could’ve flipped.

FYI: Brunson can only miss four more games after this one to be eligible for All-NBA honors and Clutch Player of the Year. If he does not return by April 8th, he will miss out on some career accolades. It does appear like he may make it back, however.

This time last year, the Knicks were also mired in a rut due to injuries, but their standing was much more in doubt.

After a March 31 defeat at the hands of OKC last year, the Knicks sat just three games above the play-in tournament.

Today, the Knicks wake up with a 3.5 game cushion (with tiebreaker) over the four-seed Indiana Pacers. A collapse of all collapses would be needed to fall behind them (or an all-time hot streak).

The stakes in each of the remaining games will continue to diminish as seeding is locked up, but the experience these guys are accruing without Jalen Brunson will remain valuable.

The Portland Trail Blazers (32-42) are likely ending their season in a few weeks with another lottery visit. They sit four games behind the Sacramento Kings for the final play-in spot, and despite some big winning stretches, sit well below .500.

They will be missing several key pieces, including the leading scorer of these two team’s last clash, so the Knicks won’t be the only ones bruised and battered.

Season Series​

The lone meeting between these two teams took place on March 12th in Portland. In the midst of a long road trip and without their captain, the Knicks and Blazers fought throughout, with neither team taking a lead larger than eight.

In a tight game, Karl-Anthony Towns appeared to hit the dagger with a pair of triples to go up by six with 1:14 to go, but a ludicrous banked in 3 by Scoot Henderson and an and-1 that shouldn’t have been got the Blazers back in the game. Scoot’s late-game takeover sent the game to overtime before long.

The two teams went blow for blow early, but sunk into their defense late in the overtime. A clutch block by Deuce McBride appeared to seal it with eight seconds to go, only for Josh Hart to commit an inbound violation that allowed Deni Avdija to make a go-ahead layup.

With a brutal loss all but written, Mikal Bridges grabbed a Sharpie and scribbled the word “game”.

He had 33 in a much-needed performance to counter the 57 combined from Henderson and Avdija.

Projected Starters​

Anfernee Simons is questionable, but we’ll assume he goes. He’s taken a step back after back-to-back 20 PPG seasons, as he’s down from 22.6 to 19.3 this year. He’s only shooting 43% from the field but he’s likely to surpass a new career-high in games. He was a ghastly 2-for-11 in the meeting earlier this month.

Shaedon Sharpe is a dynamo. He’s shown flash after flash of his potential but hasn’t grabbed a hold of the Portland offense yet. Still, at just 21, he’s got a lot of room to grow. Granted, he’ll have to shoot better than 31% from 3. The high-flyer had 21 points and 9 rebounds in the first meeting.

Deni Avdija was a slam dunk acquisition from the Wizards (who can’t seem to get anything right, huh) in the offseason. In a career year, he’s averaging 16 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists on 47/37/78. In the first meeting, he torched the Knicks for 27/15/5 and the almost game-winner.

Toumani Camara likely starts again with Ayton and Grant sidelined. Camara has been an elite defender since he made the NBA and has grown into an above-average shooter to supplement him. Expect him to flank Mikal Bridges like last time, although he fouled out last time he tried to defend Kal.

2nd year wing Toumani Camara is an absolute menace defensively…

A+ effort, elite wing size, and just watch how he moves. Explosive but under control. Agile AND strong. Really cool player. Winner. pic.twitter.com/jcteJMUWIP

— NBA University (@NBA_University) November 18, 2024​

Donovan Clingan will start at center. The rookie from UConn has slowly grown into the lottery pick he was, flashing with double-digit rebounds in seven games this month. His challenge will be to defend Karl-Anthony Towns, who almost got him fouled out last time. He and Mitchell Robinson will surely battle on the boards as well.

Prediction​

The reason Portland nearly stole the game a few weeks ago will not play due to concussion protocol. That doesn’t mean they don’t have the pieces to frustrate the Knicks if they don’t bring their A-game.

Mikal Bridges will need to run back his excellence from the last meeting and OG Anunoby will have to finish his March strong. The Blazers play hard, but turned it over 23 times in the last meeting.

The key to winning this one will be the point guard play. Deuce McBride hit big shots and made big defensive plays, but he won’t play. Delon Wright was a pleasant surprise on Friday in Milwaukee and an encore would be appreciated. As would more dimes from Tyler Kolek.

Knicks by 9.

Injury Report​

Blazers:

OUT - Deandre Ayton (calf), Scoot Henderson (concussion), Bryce McGowans (rib), Robert Williams III (knee)

Doubtful - Jerami Grant (knee)

Questionable - Anfernee Simons (forearm)

Knicks:

OUT - Jalen Brunson (ankle), Miles McBride (groin), Ariel Hukporti (knee), Cameron Payne (ankle)

Game Details​

Date: Sunday, March 30, 2025

Time: 6:00 PM ET

Place: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY

TV: MSG

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Knicks 110, Trail Blazers 93: “Nice improvement on perimeter defense today.”

Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images

New York wakes up in the second-half with a 25-point swing to give Clyde a win for his birthday.

Tonight, Madison Square Garden threw a Walt “Clyde” Frazier birthday party as the GOAT celebrated his 80th trip around the sun. It would have been a crime for the New York Knicks (47-27) to lose to the Portland Trail Blazers (32-43) and spoil the festivities. It was an imperfect gift, but when the final buzzer buzzed, the home team had gifted Clyde a 110-93 win.

The Knicks played from behind for most of the first quarter but took a 10-point lead in the second. Then ugly play by the Knicks and hot shooting from Deni Avdija, Shaedon Sharpe, and Toumani Camara fueled a 20–3 Portland run that flipped the game by halftime, 58–50. After falling behind by 14 early in the fourth, New York roared back with a 25-point swing, fueled by OG Anunoby’s two-way dominance and a burst of scoring from Mikal Bridges. Hart’s timely steals and the trio’s suffocating defense helped New York build a 15-point cushion late, sealing the win before the reserves closed it out. Final score, 110-93.

Quoth SportsDudee: “Portland shot 25% from 3 for the game. Nice improvement on perimeter defense today.” Agreed—especially in the second half, when New York limited the Blazers to 35 points. Anunoby led the brigade, as usual. He finished with 24 points, five boards, three steals, two blocks and assists, and shot 9-of-14. If you’re keeping track, that’s his sixth game in a row with 20 or more points.

As for the other starters, Mikal Bridges racked up 22 points and six assists on 9-of-19 shooting; Josh Hart logged 10 points and seven assists; and Karl-Anthony Towns made just three shots, finishing with eight points and 10 rebounds. Delon Wright filled in again at PG for NY with a modest five points and two steals in his 28 minutes. Off the bench, Landry Shamet and Precious Achiuwa combined for 21 points; Tyler Kolek dished three dimes and scored no points in his 13 minutes; and Mitchell Robinson played just 14 minutes to mixed results.

For the losers, Deni Avdija recorded 30 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and three steals; Shaedon Sharpe put up 20; and Toumani Camara logged 16 points on 4-of-5 shooting from deep. Scoot Henderson missed the game due to a concussion.

Happy birthday, Clyde!

First Half​

With three point guards still sidelined, Delon Wright drew another start for the Knicks. They kicked things off with an inauspicious start as Karl-Anthony Towns committed a jump ball infraction on the tip. Portland struck first behind Donovan Clingan and Sharpe’s buckets and boards. Bridges and Anunoby scored for New York, but it was a messy stretch for both sides—steals, blocks, and general mediocrity.

Portland’s Camara and Avdija capitalized on New York’s follies, and the latter was especially active. knocking down a three and corraling rebounds. Neither team managed more than two makes from deep, and New York only cracked 42% from the field thanks to a long buzzer-beater swished by Bridges. With that unlikely bucket, the Knicks carried a narrow 27–25 lead into the break.

MIKAL BRIDGES AT THE BUZZER pic.twitter.com/QfLMxQxY7M

— KnicksNation (@KnicksNation) March 30, 2025​

The Knicks opened the second quarter with fresh legs—Kolek, Anunoby, and Achiuwa all checked in. OG drilled a three, and Precious started cooking inside, finishing a driving layup and then throwing down a dunk to rack up 10 first-half points. In a flash, our heroes were ahead by double digits.

quintessential spinning and winning from precious ‍ pic.twitter.com/kyJRBAO5Df

— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) March 30, 2025​

Kolek, assuming the lead guard responsibilities, committed an uncharacteristic turnover, but dished a few dimes and played energetic defense. Love to see it!

Portland refused to go quietly. Sharpe got hot, drilling a midrange jumper and a deep three. Avdija came alive too, burying a pair of triples. Portland shot 2-of-14 from deep, then hit five in a row. What had the makings of a pleasant evening began to take a turn toward the gloomy.

20 POINTS (AND COUNTING) FOR DENI pic.twitter.com/dAXQksWm5M

— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) March 30, 2025​

The Knicks had a few careless turnovers and couldn’t contain the Blazers’ wing tandem once they got rolling. Back-to-back threes from Sharpe and Avdija closed the gap, and a 20-3 Portland run restored their lead late in the frame. By halftime, a 58-50 score had the Knicks scratching their heads.

Seven turnovers cost the Knicks 11 points, and although they hit 40% from downtown, they had made just 18-of-42 from the field. Once again, OG led the scoring, racking up 15 points, a steal, and a block in 17 minutes. Landry Shamet gave a solid performance off the bench, scoring five points and a team-high +11. For the villains, Avdija buttered up the statsheet with 22 first-half points on 9-of-15 shooting, and Toumani Camara added 13 points on a perfect 5-of-5 from the field.

Second Half

In the fourth, New York fell behind by 14 before getting their act together. From there, they outscored the Blazers by 15 to inch ahead by a point with a minute to go.

Anunoby was a powerhouse on both ends, scoring 10 in the quarter, plus two steals and a block. His frontcourt mate, Mitchell Robinson, pitched in with three blocks of his own.

THAT'S JUST WHAT OG DOES pic.twitter.com/cXw0rdiD6Z

— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) March 30, 2025​

The Knicks survived a late scramble—including a blocked three and a weird Trail Blazers offensive rebound as time expired—to take a 79–78 lead into the fourth.

Avdija scored to give Portland a brief lead, but Mitchell Robinson erased a Thybulle floater, Hart grabbed back-to-back steals, and Mikal bounced back strong, scoring seven straight points. New York went up by 11 on a 25-point turnaround.

The Blazers weren’t interested in quitting to get an early start on NYC’s nightlife. Simons and Avdija cut the lead to four by midway through the frame, but Anunoby, Hart, and Bridges went on a tear with more great defense and daggers. New York charged ahead by 15 with a minute remaining, and when the clock hit 36 seconds, the reserves got a chance to dirty their sneakers.

hart with the dart

wright with his right pic.twitter.com/PWsNQNt0FR

— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) March 31, 2025​

Up Next​

Home again for a Tuesday tilt with the Sixers. Rest up, Knickerbockers.

Box Score

Meanwhile, in Minnesota:

Donte DiVincenzo involved in a HUGE scuffle pic.twitter.com/0FBcqaC1pj

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Player grades for the Knicks after beating the Blazers on Clyde’s birthday

No Brunson, no problem: Knicks torch Blazers at MSG

The New York Knicks rolled to a 110-93 win over the visiting Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night, delivering a statement victory at Madison Square Garden on Walt “Clyde” Frazier’s 80th birthday. With Jalen Brunson still sidelined, the Knicks leaned on a balanced attack and stifling second-half defense to take control. The Garden crowd got to celebrate a legend—and a blowout win. Let’s hand out some grades.

OG Anunoby: A+

With Jalen Brunson out, OG continues to step up. The D in 3&D stands for defense, but could as easily be dominant, as he dropped 28 on 11-of-16 shooting, grabbed seven boards and dished two dimes. On the defensive end, he stole the ball thrice, blocked it twice, and disrupted Portland’s offensive flow in innumerable ways. That third-quarter dunk? A momentum-changer that gave the Knicks their first lead since the second quarter.

THAT'S JUST WHAT OG DOES pic.twitter.com/cXw0rdiD6Z

— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) March 30, 2025​

Mikal Bridges: A+

Bridges matched Anunoby’s 28 points and was instrumental in the second half, scoring 21 of his points after halftime. He shot 12-of-22 from the field and, with the team relying on back-up point guards, he added seven assists. Mikal’s ability to take over offensively in critical moments was crucial to the Knicks’ dominant second-half performance. How dominant? They held the Blazers to just 35 points after intermission.

BRIDGES CATCHES FIRE

watch for the cameo at the end pic.twitter.com/XeT59lZsc6

— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) March 30, 2025​

Josh Hart: A

Hart just missed his tenth triple double of the season—he filled up the stat sheet with 14 points, nine assists, and eight rebounds while shooting 50% from the field. His versatility and playmaking helped stabilize the team; his defensive energy and rebounding helped to lock down the win. So why not an A+? Well, this:

We need a Hart’n a fool montage ⁦@IQfor3⁩ pic.twitter.com/iPgJWpmIF9

— KnicksNation (@KnicksNation) March 30, 2025​

Karl-Anthony Towns: B

Towns had an off-night on the scoring end, shooting just 4-of-13 for 10 points. Finding other ways to contribute, he logged 11 rebounds and limited Portland’s starting center, Donovan Clingan, to just two points.

Delon Wright: B-

Wright is emerging as a potential threat to Cameron Payne’s place in the rotation. Starting for the short-handed Knickerbockers, Wright chipped in seven points, four rebounds, and two assists on efficient shooting (3-of-6) in 35 minutes. While not a mind-blowing performance, he played solid defense, with two blocks and steals. Not bad for a mid-season pick-up who wasn’t expected to play anything other than garbage time this season.

Bench Contributions: B+

Mithcell Robinson was a +19 in his 14 minutes, logging four rebounds and two swats; he would earn higher marks if not for his two turnovers and only 14 minutes of play. Landry Shamet—who knew? He was a team-high +22, and rang up three three’s en route to 11 points. Toss in four rebounds and a steal, and we can call those quality minutes. Precious Achiuwa posted a neat statline of 10 points on 5-of-6 shooting and took three boards. Finally, Tyler Kolek was a +9 in his 14 minutes, with three assists, two rebounds, and a block. His defense effort was energetic and purposeful, which bodes well for his future with the team.

Overall, the Knicks bench outscored Portland’s 23-4, and that’s an uncommon feat around these parts. Next up: Philadelphia comes to town tomorrow night. See you then.

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Exclusive: Knicks celebrate big wins and a milestone birthday for Walt “Clyde” Frazier

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Shara Talia Taylor interviews Vin Baker about Clyde and the Knicks.

It was a weekend full of victories and celebration for the New York Knicks, with back-to-back wins over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday and the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday. But the highlight wasn’t just on the court—it was also in the broadcast booth, where Knicks legend Walt “Clyde” Frazier marked his 80th birthday.

Frazier, a two-time NBA champion and Hall of Famer, was honored by the team he helped bring to glory in 1970 and 1973. Known for his dazzling style and sharp commentary, Clyde remains the franchise’s all-time assists leader and second all-time scorer behind Patrick Ewing.

Joining Shara Talia Taylor to reflect on the moment was former Knick and current Milwaukee Bucks assistant coach Vin Baker, who played for New York from 2003–2005. Baker remembered being in awe of Frazier’s charisma and legacy. “To be around him on a day-to-day basis was just a blessing,” Baker said.

With the playoffs fast approaching, Friday’s win over Baker’s Bucks may prove to be a playoff preview. “The Knicks played very well,” Baker said, crediting Tom Thibodeau’s coaching and the team’s playoff readiness.

Sunday night’s victory capped a perfect weekend—and a heartfelt tribute to a living legend. As Frazier reflected on turning 80, he summed it up with trademark humility: “I’m praising God for this magnificent milestone... Still active, still relevant... It keeps me very humble.”

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Game Thread: Knicks vs 76ers, April 1, 2025

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Knicks aim to maintain momentum against shorthanded Sixers.

The New York Knicks (47-27) kick off April with a home matchup against the injury-ravaged Philadelphia 76ers (23-52) tonight at Madison Square Garden. With Jalen Brunson still sidelined, the Knicks have leaned on OG Anunoby and a surging starting unit to win four of their last five. Meanwhile, the Sixers are missing nearly their entire core, including Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey, and come in on an eight-game losing streak.

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Knicks Bulletin: ‘I thought I was going to be a little more athletic than what I was’

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Regular-season series sweep for the Knicks, on Mitchie’s 27th birthday, woohoo!

In the least shocking of developments, the Knicks beat the 76ers by a score of 105-91 on Tuesday and swept the regular-season series against Philly.

New York did it without Karl-Anthony Towns but with a lively Mitchell Robinson playing on the day of his 27th birthday. Let’s celebrate!

Here are the tiny soundbites we missed from the last game against the Blazers on Sunday, ahead of tonight’s matchup.

Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau: 223 wins

The 5 coaches that preceded him: 147 wins pic.twitter.com/RD4dMXPE3b

— New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) April 2, 2025​

Tom Thibodeau​

On Landry Shamet and Mitchell Robinson vs. 76ers:

“Landry and Mitch gave us a huge boost tonight with guys being out.”

On Mitchell Robinson’s offensive rebounding:

“We need that pressure. Those extra possessions are huge for us.”

On Mitchell Robinson’s defense and team effort:

“Mitch’s defense was a huge factor in the third quarter. The ball pressure, the rim protection. When you have somebody like that out there, then everybody gets more aggressive.

“[OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges] are playing at a very, very high level. [Hart] did all the things he normally does. I thought Delon [Wright] gave us great minutes. And then I thought our bench was really good.

“Looking at what Mitch brought to the game, what Precious [Achiuwa] brought to the game, Landry [Shamet], Tyler [Kolek], it was huge for us.”

On Karl-Anthony Towns’ absence and status:

“We’ll take it day by day.”

On the MSG crowd chants for PJ Tucker to enter the game late, something he didn’t do:

“Just veteran leadership. Come in and be a good voice for the team.”

On what makes Josh Hart so valuable to the Knicks and his hustle play against Philly:

“His presence of mind.

“It was a timely play. It was a much-needed play for us. It sort of gave us momentum going into the fourth. But that’s what Josh does. He makes plays like that to get the team inspired and get you going.”

On the Knicks’ chances at getting back any of their injured point guards during the next two road games:

“I’m always hopeful. I’m the eternal optimist.”

On tying Pat Riley in franchise wins:

“I think all that stuff, it’s a byproduct of having great players. You share that with your team. So all the individual stuff, it’s really not that important.

“Obviously, I have great respect for Pat Riley and certainly Jeff for what they’ve done in their careers but the history of the franchise, great coaches, great players, organizationally–what it represents–it’s an honor to be here.”

On former Knicks hooper Quentin Grimes:

“He’s had great moments in the league. He’s playing, he’s got great rhythm. He can shoot the ball, he can put it on the floor, he’s dangerous in transition.

“He’s making good plays off the dribble, defensively, he’s terrific. Very dangerous player in the open floor.”

Mitchell Robinson went off for 14 points and 14 rebounds on his bday in front of The Garden Faithful @nyknicks | @alanhahn | #NewYorkForever pic.twitter.com/SIPLGhFTUI

— KNICKS ON MSG (@KnicksMSGN) April 2, 2025​

Mitchell Robinson​

On slowly-but-surely getting back to full form just in time for the playoffs:

“I feel like I can.”

On getting to his conditioning and rebounding peak ahead of the postseason:

“Still got a lot of work to do, you know what I mean. But as of right now, I mean, it’s heading in the right direction.”

On his goals for the remainder of the regular season:

“Still got a lot of work to do. I need to be able to play like seven minutes straight. But, been working on the conditioning stuff still so, we rollin’.”

On playing under a lighter weight this season and thriving at it:

“Way lighter now.

“All that extra weight that I was carrying last year and the year before that was just keeping me down.

“But now, (I’m) lighter, and I feel better.”

On his readiness for playoffs:

“The way I’ve been working, I feel like I can. That’s the goal. I’m just going to continue to keep working, work on my conditioning and keep going.”

Hahn "At Cavs tomorrow…Anything to prove?"

Josh "IDK…we gotta go compete. We got what, down: No one knows what KAT's doing; not sure Mitch gonna play; obv. JB, Cam, Deuce don't think gonna be ready; back to back…Heckuva team…haven't played couple days…Match energy…compete" pic.twitter.com/Vmwyfpwz16

— New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) April 2, 2025​

Josh Hart​

On his coast-to-coast layup:

“I saw I had 3.3 seconds and I thought I was going to be a little more athletic than what I was, a little faster than what I was. I thought it was going to be a regular layup.

“Once I got to the 3-point line, I was like, ‘I’m not going to get there.’”

"We're heading down the home stretch. All of us are honed in on trying to clean up the things we can clean up, keeping it team-oriented…figure things out on the defensive end & letting things carry on the other side"

– Landry Shamet (6 threes as Knicks beat 76ers) to Bill… pic.twitter.com/j3DJ7KEOIz

— New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) April 2, 2025​

Landry Shamet​

On guarding the 76ers:

“They are a hard-playing team. They weren’t going to go away.

“Really aggressive off the dribble—makes it a challenge to guard one-on-one all night.”

Nick Nurse addresses the season now that the Sixers are officially eliminated from the playoffs.

"It's not anywhere near where we had hoped it would be."

"It just didn't seem like the injury bug would ever leave us. It just seemed like every time we'd have a good game it would… pic.twitter.com/5OET0LqRz5

— PHLY Sixers (@PHLY_Sixers) March 30, 2025​

Nick Nurse (Philadelphia 76ers Head Coach)​

On OG Anunoby’s offensive growth:

“I think he’s always felt he could score more and get more chances on offense and things like that. It just has to be at the right time, right place, right situation. He finds himself in a situation where they need him to score more.

“He’s played great. I think with Jalen out, some more of the focus shifts to KAT, and then he’s [made] people really pay for that.”

On Quentin Grimes’ usage and conditioning:

“The biggest thing is he’s on the court all the time. We’re in a situation where he’s playing about as much as he can handle, you know, like, probably, sometimes you go over that point sometimes. Then obviously, lots of opportunity on the offensive end to just kind of go do what he can do.”

On Grimes’ shot creation and scoring ability:

“Been super impressed with just his one on one, the ability to get clearance, get shots, and get space. And also mix in some high-efficiency — like he’ll get all the way to the rim. He’ll dunk on you. He’ll just shoot the threes. He’ll create his own shot, pretty good. So I’ve been pretty impressed with that.”

On Grimes’ availability and his evaluation of him as a player:

“My excitement level this year has a lot to do with availability. We’re in a situation where he’s playing about as much as he can handle, like probably sometimes we go over that point. Obviously, lots of opportunities on the offensive end to just kind of go do what he can do.”

On not truly knowing Grimes’ fit within the 76ers because of the injury-laden roster:

“I think you have to figure out how that fits with what you possibly could have. In our ideal world, he’s not getting this many attempts when we have our three main scorers playing. But in the real world, those guys are in and out. So maybe he can play one role one night and then steps up a role in certain situations.”

Quentin Grimes was asked about his fondest memory of his time with the Knicks:

"Just playing for Thibs. He gave me a great foundation on what the NBA is and what the NBA is about" pic.twitter.com/nxr3oHQuKa

— Knicks Videos (@sny_knicks) April 2, 2025​

Quentin Grimes (Philadelphia 76ers Player)​

On fitting alongside Embiid, Maxey, and George in the future if he re-signs in Philly:

“I mean, just playing my game. Whatever opportunity presents itself.

“I obviously showed that with New York and Dallas, and showing a little bit both out here, trying to do whatever I need to do to help the team win, honestly.”

This is now the highest scoring triple-double ever

Not that other one pic.twitter.com/Z5iltF6EJn

— New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) April 2, 2025​

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Game Thread: Knicks at Cavaliers, April 2, 2025

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A win against the Ohio Players could boost New York’s confidence as they head toward the playoffs

The New York Knicks are 0-7 against the NBA’s top three teams—Thunder, Celtics, and Cavaliers—despite holding the league’s fourth-best record overall at 48-27. They’ve taken care of business against everyone else, but tonight’s matchup in Cleveland offers a chance to shake the narrative that they can’t beat the elite. It won’t be easy: the Cavs are rested, lead the league in offensive rating, and the Knicks are without Jalen Brunson. Still, OG Anunoby is in peak form, Towns is rested, and the Knicks are finding ways to win without their captain.

Tip off is at 7 p.m. EST on ESPN. This is your game thread. This is Fear the Sword. Please don’t post large photos, GIFs, or links to illegal streams in the thread. Behave, you magnificent creatures. And go Knicks!

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