Atlanta plays New York, aims for 4th straight road win
1 week, 6 days ago

Atlanta plays New York, aims for 4th straight road win

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Atlanta Hawks vs. New York Knicks New York; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Knicks -7; over/under is 237.5 BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta hits the road against New York looking to prolong its three-game road winning streak. New York averages 117.8 points and has outscored opponents by 6.8 points per game. LAST 10 GAMES: Knicks: 7-3, averaging 119.0 points, 41.4 rebounds, 28.8 assists, 8.2 steals and 5.1 blocks per game while shooting 50.2% from the field. Hawks: 6-4, averaging 118.5 points, 49.7 rebounds, 31.5 assists, 10.3 steals and 4.7 blocks per game while shooting 45.8% from the field.

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Hawks take on the Timberwolves on 3-game slide
1 day, 7 hours ago

Hawks take on the Timberwolves on 3-game slide

Associated Press  

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Atlanta Hawks Atlanta; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta enters the matchup against Minnesota after losing three games in a row. The Hawks’ 12.3 made 3-pointers per game this season are just 0.2 more made shots on average than the 12.1 per game the Timberwolves allow. Rudy Gobert is scoring 10.6 points per game and averaging …

Memphis puts home win streak on the line against Brooklyn
1 week, 4 days ago

Memphis puts home win streak on the line against Brooklyn

Associated Press  

Brooklyn Nets vs. Memphis Grizzlies Memphis, Tennessee; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Grizzlies -10.5; over/under is 227 BOTTOM LINE: Memphis hosts Brooklyn looking to prolong its six-game home winning streak. Brooklyn ranks last in the Eastern Conference recording 38.0 rebounds per game led by Nic Claxton averaging 7.8. LAST 10 GAMES: Grizzlies: 9-1, averaging 126.7 points, 46.9 rebounds, …

Hawks rally for a 108-100 victory over the Knicks and a trip to the NBA Cup semifinals
1 week, 4 days ago

Hawks rally for a 108-100 victory over the Knicks and a trip to the NBA Cup semifinals

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Trae Young had 22 points and 11 assists, De’Andre Hunter and Jalen Johnson outplayed the Knicks frontcourt and the Atlanta Hawks took their surprising NBA Cup run all the way to the semifinals in Las Vegas, beating New York 108-100 on Wednesday night. Hunter scored 24 points and Johnson had 21 points, 15 rebounds and seven assists …

New Orleans plays New York, aims to end road skid
3 weeks, 2 days ago

New Orleans plays New York, aims to end road skid

Associated Press  

New Orleans Pelicans vs. New York Knicks New York; Sunday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: New Orleans will attempt to stop its nine-game road losing streak when the Pelicans play New York. New York averages 117.8 points while outscoring opponents by 5.0 points per game. LAST 10 GAMES: Knicks: 7-3, averaging 120.8 points, 42.1 rebounds, 29.7 assists, 7.1 steals and …

Hornets take on the Hawks on 4-game slide
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Hornets take on the Hawks on 4-game slide

Associated Press  

Atlanta Hawks vs. Charlotte Hornets Charlotte, North Carolina; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hawks -3.5; over/under is 227 BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte heads into the matchup with Atlanta after losing four straight games. The Hornets score 107.7 points per game, 12.5 fewer points than the 120.2 the Hawks allow. LAST 10 GAMES: Hornets: 2-8, averaging 105.6 points, 46.0 rebounds, …

Hornets take on the Knicks on 3-game skid
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Hornets take on the Knicks on 3-game skid

Associated Press  

New York Knicks vs. Charlotte Hornets Charlotte, North Carolina; Friday, 12 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Knicks -7; over/under is 226.5 BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte comes into the matchup against New York after losing three straight games. The Hornets average 16.2 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.5 more made shots on average than the 14.7 per game the Knicks give …

Young, Hawks to host Mitchell and the Cavaliers
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Young, Hawks to host Mitchell and the Cavaliers

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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Atlanta Hawks Atlanta; Friday, 2:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cavaliers -4; over/under is 245.5 BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Conference foes Atlanta and Cleveland meet on Friday. The Cavaliers average 15.4 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.2 fewer made shots on average than the 16.6 per game the Hawks allow. LAST 10 GAMES: Hawks: 4-6, averaging 117.2 …

Brooklyn takes on Orlando, seeks 4th straight victory
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Brooklyn takes on Orlando, seeks 4th straight victory

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Orlando Magic vs. Brooklyn Nets New York; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Magic -4.5; over/under is 216.5 BOTTOM LINE: Brooklyn is looking to extend its three-game win streak with a victory against Orlando. Brooklyn is last in the Eastern Conference scoring 11.7 fast break points per game. LAST 10 GAMES: Nets: 5-5, averaging 112.4 points, 36.7 rebounds, 26.7 …

Brunson, Towns help Knicks roll to a 134-106 win that extends’ Wizards’ losing streak to 9
1 month ago

Brunson, Towns help Knicks roll to a 134-106 win that extends’ Wizards’ losing streak to 9

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Jalen Brunson had 26 points and 11 assists, and the New York Knicks rolled to a 134-106 victory Monday night that extended the Washington Wizards’ losing streak to nine games. Karl-Anthony Towns added 24 points and 12 rebounds in just 25 minutes for the Knicks, who were off and running right from the start even while playing …

Washington plays New York on 5-game road slide
1 month ago

Washington plays New York on 5-game road slide

Associated Press  

Washington Wizards vs. New York Knicks New York; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Knicks -13.5; over/under is 229.5 BOTTOM LINE: Washington visits New York looking to break its five-game road losing streak. New York averages 115.5 points while outscoring opponents by 4.0 points per game. LAST 10 GAMES: Knicks: 6-4, averaging 116.6 points, 43.3 rebounds, 28.8 assists, 7.3 …

Daniels continues scoring surge with 25 points as Hawks beat Wizards and move to 2-0 in NBA Cup
1 month, 1 week ago

Daniels continues scoring surge with 25 points as Hawks beat Wizards and move to 2-0 in NBA Cup

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Dyson Daniels continued his scoring surge with 25 points and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Washington Wizards 129-117 on Friday night to improve to 2-0 in the NBA Cup. Coming off a career-high 28 points in Tuesday night’s 117-116 win at defending NBA champion Boston, Daniels made 10 of 14 shots from the field and paced the defense …

Pelicans vs. Hawks: A Tale of Two Teams Battling for Position in the West and East
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pelicans vs. Hawks: A Tale of Two Teams Battling for Position in the West and East

Associated Press  

New Orleans and Atlanta will clash in a non-conference matchup on Sunday. New Orleans comes into the game with a 49-33 record at home, while Atlanta sits at 36-46 on the road. The Pelicans boast a potent offense led by Trey Murphy, while the Hawks' strength lies in their balanced scoring distribution with De'Andre Hunter and Luka Doncic.

Cavaliers Dominate Wizards, Continue Perfect Start to Season
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Cavaliers Dominate Wizards, Continue Perfect Start to Season

Associated Press  

The Cleveland Cavaliers dominated the Washington Wizards in a convincing 135-116 victory on Saturday night. Donovan Mitchell shone with 30 points, Jarrett Allen contributed 23 points and 10 assists, while Darius Garland added 23 points. The Cavaliers shot 54% from the floor and maintained a strong lead throughout the game. Despite struggling shooting efficiency in the first half, the Wizards' …

New York Liberty to play the Atlanta Dream Tuesday
3 months ago

New York Liberty to play the Atlanta Dream Tuesday

Associated Press  

Atlanta Dream at New York Liberty New York; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Liberty -13; over/under is 156.5 WNBA PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: BOTTOM LINE: The New York Liberty take on the Atlanta Dream. New York averages 10.1 made 3-pointers per game, 2.1 more made shots than the 8.0 per game Atlanta allows. Atlanta averages 77.0 points per game, …

Washington faces Atlanta, seeks 6th straight road win
3 months, 1 week ago

Washington faces Atlanta, seeks 6th straight road win

Associated Press  

Washington Mystics at Atlanta Dream College Park, Georgia; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Washington Mystics hits the road against Atlanta Dream aiming to extend its five-game road winning streak. TOP PERFORMERS: Charles is scoring 14.9 points per game with 9.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists for the Dream. LAST 10 GAMES: Dream: 3-7, averaging 80.1 points, 38.1 rebounds, 18.5 assists, …

Minnesota visits Atlanta after Howard’s 36-point game
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Minnesota visits Atlanta after Howard’s 36-point game

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Minnesota Lynx at Atlanta Dream College Park, Georgia; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta Dream hosts the Minnesota Lynx after Rhyne Howard scored 36 points in the Atlanta Dream’s 104-100 overtime loss to the Indiana Fever. Atlanta scores 77.3 points per game, 1.0 more point than the 76.3 Minnesota gives up. TOP PERFORMERS: Tina Charles is scoring 15.0 points …

New York visits Seattle after Stewart’s 32-point performance
3 months, 3 weeks ago

New York visits Seattle after Stewart’s 32-point performance

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New York Liberty at Seattle Storm Seattle; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: New York Liberty visits the Seattle Storm after Breanna Stewart scored 32 points in the Liberty’s 94-88 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks. New York averages 10.1 made 3-pointers per game this season, 3.2 more made shots on average than the 6.9 per game Seattle allows. LAST …

Atlanta visits Dallas after Howard’s 36-point performance
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Atlanta visits Dallas after Howard’s 36-point performance

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Atlanta Dream at Dallas Wings Arlington, Texas; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Dallas Wings hosts the Atlanta Dream after Natasha Howard scored 36 points in the Dallas Wings’ 104-96 loss to the Phoenix Mercury. Dallas averages 80.6 points per game, 0.2 fewer points than the 80.8 Atlanta allows. LAST 10 GAMES: Wings: 1-9, averaging 79.1 points, 33.6 rebounds, 19.6 …

Knicks take 1-0 lead into game 2 against the Pacers
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Knicks take 1-0 lead into game 2 against the Pacers

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Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks New York; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Knicks -5.5; over/under is 220 EASTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Knicks lead series 1-0 BOTTOM LINE: The New York Knicks host the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference second round with a 1-0 lead in the series. The Knicks score 112.8 points per game, 7.4 fewer …

Knicks top Nets 111-107, earn home-court advantage in 1st round of playoffs and stay alive for No. 2
8 months, 1 week ago

Knicks top Nets 111-107, earn home-court advantage in 1st round of playoffs and stay alive for No. 2

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The New York Knicks will be at Madison Square Garden to begin the first round of the playoffs. Jalen Brunson had 30 points and 11 assists after a slow start, OG Anunoby scored all of his 15 points in the third quarter and the Knicks beat the Brooklyn Nets 111-107 on Friday night, clinching home-court advantage in …

Chicago hosts New York after Brunson’s 43-point game
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Chicago hosts New York after Brunson’s 43-point game

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New York Knicks vs. Chicago Bulls Chicago; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Knicks -2; over/under is 213 BOTTOM LINE: New York faces the Chicago Bulls after Jalen Brunson scored 43 points in the Knicks’ 122-109 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bulls average 11.5 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.1 fewer makes per game than the …

Miami hosts conference foe New York
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Miami hosts conference foe New York

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New York Knicks vs. Miami Heat Miami; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Miami takes on New York in a matchup of Eastern Conference teams. The Heat’s 12.4 made 3-pointers per game this season are only 0.2 fewer made shots on average than the 12.6 per game the Knicks allow. LAST 10 GAMES: Heat: 6-4, averaging 106.0 points, 42.2 rebounds, …

Brooklyn faces Los Angeles, seeks 4th straight victory
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Brooklyn faces Los Angeles, seeks 4th straight victory

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Brooklyn Nets New York; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Brooklyn heads into a matchup with Los Angeles as winners of three games in a row. The Lakers average 117.7 points per game, 4.2 more than the 113.5 the Nets allow to opponents. LAST 10 GAMES: Nets: 4-6, averaging 107.6 points, 43.5 rebounds, 24.5 assists, 7.3 …

Hawks rally from 30 points down to stun NBA-leading Celtics 120-118
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Hawks rally from 30 points down to stun NBA-leading Celtics 120-118

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — De’Andre Hunter could’ve held the ball and forced the Celtics to foul. The Celtics had won 20 of 22 and brought a nine-game winning streak into State Farm Arena — a run that certainly appeared in no jeopardy when Al Horford’s 3-pointer put Boston up 68-38 with just under 4 1/2 minutes left in the first half. “We …

Los Angeles hosts Atlanta following James’ 40-point game
9 months ago

Los Angeles hosts Atlanta following James’ 40-point game

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Atlanta Hawks vs. Los Angeles Lakers Los Angeles; Monday, 10:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Lakers -8.5; over/under is 227 BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles hosts the Atlanta Hawks after LeBron James scored 40 points in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 128-121 loss to the Golden State Warriors. The Lakers average 11.6 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.3 fewer makes …

Brunson leads New York against Golden State after 42-point game
9 months ago

Brunson leads New York against Golden State after 42-point game

Associated Press  

New York Knicks vs. Golden State Warriors San Francisco; Monday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: New York visits the Golden State Warriors after Jalen Brunson scored 42 points in the Knicks’ 98-91 win over the Sacramento Kings. New York averages 111.9 points and has outscored opponents by 4.0 points per game. LAST 10 GAMES: Warriors: 6-4, averaging 114.0 points, 46.8 …

Atlanta visits Utah following Murray’s 40-point game
9 months, 1 week ago

Atlanta visits Utah following Murray’s 40-point game

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Atlanta Hawks vs. Utah Jazz Salt Lake City; Friday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta takes on the Utah Jazz after Dejounte Murray scored 40 points in the Hawks’ 106-102 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. The Hawks average 119.4 points per game, 1.3 fewer than the 120.7 the Jazz give up to opponents. LAST 10 GAMES: Jazz: 2-8, averaging …

Philadelphia faces New York on 3-game slide
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Philadelphia faces New York on 3-game slide

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Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks New York; Sunday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Philadelphia aims to break its three-game losing streak with a win over New York. Philadelphia ranks fourth in the Eastern Conference with 15.9 fast break points per game led by Tyrese Maxey averaging 3.9. The Knicks score 113.0 points per game, 0.6 fewer points than the …

Brooklyn and Philadelphia face off in conference showdown
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Brooklyn and Philadelphia face off in conference showdown

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Philadelphia 76ers vs. Brooklyn Nets New York; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: 76ers -2; over/under is 218 BOTTOM LINE: The Brooklyn Nets host the Philadelphia 76ers in Eastern Conference action Tuesday. The Nets average 13.8 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.0 more made shots on average than the 11.8 per game the 76ers give up. LAST …

Atlanta takes on Golden State, seeks 4th straight victory
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Atlanta takes on Golden State, seeks 4th straight victory

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Golden State Warriors vs. Atlanta Hawks Atlanta; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Hawks -2.5; over/under is 247.5 BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta is looking to continue its three-game win streak with a victory against Golden State. The Warriors average 118.6 points per game, 4.6 fewer than the 123.2 the Hawks give up to opponents. TOP PERFORMERS: Capela is scoring …

Brooklyn visits Philadelphia following Maxey’s 51-point performance
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Brooklyn visits Philadelphia following Maxey’s 51-point performance

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Brooklyn Nets vs. Philadelphia 76ers Philadelphia; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Philadelphia takes on the Brooklyn Nets after Tyrese Maxey scored 51 points in the Philadelphia 76ers’ 127-124 win over the Utah Jazz. TOP PERFORMERS: Kelly Oubre Jr. is scoring 13.3 points per game and averaging 4.3 rebounds for the 76ers. LAST 10 GAMES: 76ers: 6-4, averaging 116.9 points, …

Knicks win eighth straight, finish January 14-2 by beating Jazz 118-103
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Knicks win eighth straight, finish January 14-2 by beating Jazz 118-103

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Jalen Brunson believed the New York Knicks were headed in the right direction when the calendar turned to 2024. Brunson had 29 points and nine assists, Donte DiVincenzo made a career-high nine 3-pointers and the Knicks beat the Utah Jazz 118-103 on Tuesday night for their eighth straight victory. Collin Sexton scored 22 points for the Jazz, …

New York puts home win streak on the line against Utah
10 months, 3 weeks ago

New York puts home win streak on the line against Utah

Associated Press  

Utah Jazz vs. New York Knicks New York; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Knicks -4.5; over/under is 233.5 BOTTOM LINE: New York will try to keep its five-game home win streak intact when the Knicks play Utah. New York ranks last in the Eastern Conference recording 24.1 assists per game led by Jalen Brunson averaging 6.5. Utah …

Brooklyn and Phoenix square off for non-conference showdown
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Brooklyn and Phoenix square off for non-conference showdown

Associated Press  

Phoenix Suns vs. Brooklyn Nets New York; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Brooklyn and Phoenix meet in non-conference action. The Nets’ 13.8 made 3-pointers per game this season are just 0.8 more made shots on average than the 13.0 per game the Suns allow. The Suns average 11.9 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.6 fewer made shots on …

New York visits Charlotte after Washington’s 43-point showing
10 months, 3 weeks ago

New York visits Charlotte after Washington’s 43-point showing

Associated Press  

New York Knicks vs. Charlotte Hornets Charlotte, North Carolina; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte plays the New York Knicks after P.J. The Hornets’ 11.8 made 3-pointers per game this season are just 0.9 fewer made shots on average than the 12.7 per game the Knicks allow. LAST 10 GAMES: Hornets: 2-8, averaging 106.9 points, 40.8 rebounds, 24.5 assists, …

Utah faces New York, looks to halt 3-game skid
1 year ago

Utah faces New York, looks to halt 3-game skid

Associated Press  

New York Knicks vs. Utah Jazz Salt Lake City; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Utah enters the matchup with New York after losing three in a row. The Jazz’s 13.2 made 3-pointers per game this season are only 0.1 fewer made shots on average than the 13.3 per game the Knicks give up. LAST 10 GAMES: Jazz: 3-7, averaging …

NBA 2023-24 roundup: Pascal Siakam’s late shot pushes Toronto Raptors past Washington Wizards
1 year, 1 month ago

NBA 2023-24 roundup: Pascal Siakam’s late shot pushes Toronto Raptors past Washington Wizards

The Hindu  

Pascal Siakam made a jump shot with eight seconds to play and the Toronto Raptors came back to defeat the visiting Washington Wizards 111-107 Monday night. Siakam had a season-best 39 points — 29 in the second half — and added 11 rebounds and seven assists as the Raptors overcame a 16-point deficit in the fourth quarter. Bucks 118, Bulls …

Knicks face Pelicans to complete back-to-back road games
1 year, 1 month ago

Knicks face Pelicans to complete back-to-back road games

The Hindu  

The New York Knicks’ busy start to the season extends one more day before finally offering a breather. “I thought our guys showed a lot of toughness,” Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau said after his team held off the Hawks. “We got great performances from a number of people.” One was Jalen Brunson, who made just 6 of 21 shots in …

New York plays Dallas after Ionescu’s 34-point game
1 year, 5 months ago

New York plays Dallas after Ionescu’s 34-point game

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Dallas Wings at New York Liberty New York; Wednesday, 1 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK WNBA LINE: Liberty -8.5; over/under is 170.5 BOTTOM LINE: New York plays the Dallas Wings after Sabrina Ionescu scored 34 points in the New York Liberty’s 95-87 overtime win against the Indiana Fever. New York is fifth in the Eastern Conference with 7.4 offensive rebounds per …

NBA Playoffs: Blast to the past as New York Knicks, Miami Heat renew rivalry
1 year, 7 months ago

NBA Playoffs: Blast to the past as New York Knicks, Miami Heat renew rivalry

The Hindu  

Shortly after the New York Knicks finished off the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday, Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat stormed back in an unexpected first-round series victory over the Milwaukee Bucks by authoring a dramatic comeback and taking overtime by storm. Two decades later, the teams meet for high stakes again when the fifth-seeded Knicks host the eighth-seeded Heat to …

NBA: Denver Nuggets Three Up Against Minnesota Timberwolves, New York Knicks Rout Cleveland Cavaliers to Lead 2-1
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA: Denver Nuggets Three Up Against Minnesota Timberwolves, New York Knicks Rout Cleveland Cavaliers to Lead 2-1

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The Denver Nuggets, fueled by a Nikola Jokic triple-double, beat Minnesota 120-111 on Friday to take a 3-0 stranglehold on their NBA Western Conference playoff series as the New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks notched big home wins. In New York, Jalen Brunson scored 21 points and RJ Barrett added 19 for the Knicks, who rebounded from a humbling game …

NBA result: Jalen Brunson’s career night carries Knicks past Cavs
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA result: Jalen Brunson’s career night carries Knicks past Cavs

The Hindu  

Jalen Brunson scored a career-high 48 points and outdueled Donovan Mitchell in a potential postseason preview on Friday night, when the visiting New York Knicks pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 130-116 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 48-point performance broke Brunson’s career high by four points and his total was the highest by a Knicks point guard …

NBA roundup: 76ers rolls to 8th straight win
1 year, 9 months ago

NBA roundup: 76ers rolls to 8th straight win

The Hindu  

Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey scored 31 points apiece as the Philadelphia 76ers won their eighth straight game, beating the short-handed Indiana Pacers 141-121 on Saturday in Indianapolis. Embiid contributed seven rebounds and seven assists, Tobias Harris scored 24 points and De’Anthony Melton had 14 points and six steals for Philadelphia, which completed a four-game season series sweep of the …

NBA result: Atlanta Hawks holds on to cap back-to-back sweep of Washington Wizards
1 year, 9 months ago

NBA result: Atlanta Hawks holds on to cap back-to-back sweep of Washington Wizards

The Hindu  

Trae Young’s 3-pointer with 1:17 remaining capped his 28-point effort and helped the Atlanta Hawks put away the host Washington Wizards 114-107 on Friday. Bogdan Bogdanovic shot 4 of 8 from behind the arc and finished with 15 points off the Atlanta bench, while Saddiq Bey knocked down 3 of 4 trey attempts en route to 14 points in reserve …

NBA result: Trae Young helps Hawks slide past Wizards
1 year, 9 months ago

NBA result: Trae Young helps Hawks slide past Wizards

The Hindu  

Trae Young scored 28 points and De’Andre Hunter scored five of his 15 points in the final 67 seconds to help the visiting Atlanta Hawks erase a 15-point second-half deficit and beat the Washington Wizards 122-120 on Wednesday. Hunter’s three-point play with 1:07 left put Atlanta ahead to stay and his two free throws with 18.3 seconds gave the Hawks …

Hornets snap Knicks’ 9-game win streak with 112-105 victory
1 year, 9 months ago

Hornets snap Knicks’ 9-game win streak with 112-105 victory

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Needing two overtimes to get by Boston two nights earlier left the New York Knicks low on fuel when they returned home. Kelly Oubre Jr. scored 27 points, Terry Rozier added 25 and the Hornets snapped the Knicks’ nine-game winning streak with a 112-105 victory Tuesday night. Gordon Hayward had 23 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, …

NBA: Julius Randle-led New York Knicks looks to continue streak against Boston Celtics
1 year, 9 months ago

NBA: Julius Randle-led New York Knicks looks to continue streak against Boston Celtics

The Hindu  

New York Knicks will attempt to extend its winning streak to nine games when it visits Boston Celtics on Sunday night. I was in the zone, I guess.” Randle scored 43 points to lead New York’s offense. “Just gotta be mature and respond,” said Jaylen Brown, who led Boston with 35 points in the loss. Five of the victories during …

NBA roundup: New York Knicks wins eighth straight game, beats Miami Heat
1 year, 9 months ago

NBA roundup: New York Knicks wins eighth straight game, beats Miami Heat

The Hindu  

Julius Randle scored a game-high 43 points -- including a go-ahead, off-balance 3-pointer with 1.7 seconds left -- as visiting New York Knicks won its eighth straight game, defeating Miami Heat. Michael Porter Jr. amassed 26 points and eight rebounds, Bruce Brown had 15 points and Aaron Gordon scored 13 as Denver won for the seventh time in eight games. …

NBA: After ‘unacceptable’ setback, Nets visit Hawks
1 year, 9 months ago

NBA: After ‘unacceptable’ setback, Nets visit Hawks

The Hindu  

The Atlanta Hawks and Brooklyn Nets produced different results when they returned from the All-Star break. I want them to own it and respond.” Since trading Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant at the deadline, the Nets have used the starting five of new additions Spencer Dinwiddie, Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson and Dorian Finney-Smith with holdover Nic Claxton in each of …

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