Kris Pursiainen
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Co-Host “Locked On Knicks,” “All Things NBA: From A to Z” at Ballislife
Site Expert at DailyKnicks
Knicks trail 28-18 after the first quarter.
The period had a fitting ending, with the Raptors scoring on a fifth-chance bucket. Fifth!
Broadcast should have played some kind of circus or Looney Tunes music in the background.
The period had a fitting ending, with the Raptors scoring on a fifth-chance bucket. Fifth!
Broadcast should have played some kind of circus or Looney Tunes music in the background.
January 29, 2026 at 1:13 AM
Knicks trail 28-18 after the first quarter.
The period had a fitting ending, with the Raptors scoring on a fifth-chance bucket. Fifth!
Broadcast should have played some kind of circus or Looney Tunes music in the background.
The period had a fitting ending, with the Raptors scoring on a fifth-chance bucket. Fifth!
Broadcast should have played some kind of circus or Looney Tunes music in the background.
9:24 into the first quarter, the Knicks had already committed five turnovers.
They're already shorthanded tonight without Mitchell Robinson and Deuce McBride. Landry Shamet is being attended to on the bench.
Knicks have played Diawara, Kolek, Clarkson in this 1Q as a result
They're already shorthanded tonight without Mitchell Robinson and Deuce McBride. Landry Shamet is being attended to on the bench.
Knicks have played Diawara, Kolek, Clarkson in this 1Q as a result
January 29, 2026 at 1:10 AM
9:24 into the first quarter, the Knicks had already committed five turnovers.
They're already shorthanded tonight without Mitchell Robinson and Deuce McBride. Landry Shamet is being attended to on the bench.
Knicks have played Diawara, Kolek, Clarkson in this 1Q as a result
They're already shorthanded tonight without Mitchell Robinson and Deuce McBride. Landry Shamet is being attended to on the bench.
Knicks have played Diawara, Kolek, Clarkson in this 1Q as a result
Two fouls on Ariel Hukporti with 5:11 left in the first quarter.
He got some tough love from Josh Hart after the second, who was seemingly instructing him on defensive positioning
Guerschon Yabusele is checking in to play center, with Hukporti in foul trouble & Robinson OUT
He got some tough love from Josh Hart after the second, who was seemingly instructing him on defensive positioning
Guerschon Yabusele is checking in to play center, with Hukporti in foul trouble & Robinson OUT
January 29, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Two fouls on Ariel Hukporti with 5:11 left in the first quarter.
He got some tough love from Josh Hart after the second, who was seemingly instructing him on defensive positioning
Guerschon Yabusele is checking in to play center, with Hukporti in foul trouble & Robinson OUT
He got some tough love from Josh Hart after the second, who was seemingly instructing him on defensive positioning
Guerschon Yabusele is checking in to play center, with Hukporti in foul trouble & Robinson OUT
Knicks look like they played last night & traveled north after.
Down 12-3 to the Raptors early. Too many turnovers to count.
Mike Brown used his challenge just minutes into the game: they won. A great defensive play by Brunson was ruled a foul, until it wasn't.
7:50 1Q
Down 12-3 to the Raptors early. Too many turnovers to count.
Mike Brown used his challenge just minutes into the game: they won. A great defensive play by Brunson was ruled a foul, until it wasn't.
7:50 1Q
January 29, 2026 at 12:55 AM
Knicks look like they played last night & traveled north after.
Down 12-3 to the Raptors early. Too many turnovers to count.
Mike Brown used his challenge just minutes into the game: they won. A great defensive play by Brunson was ruled a foul, until it wasn't.
7:50 1Q
Down 12-3 to the Raptors early. Too many turnovers to count.
Mike Brown used his challenge just minutes into the game: they won. A great defensive play by Brunson was ruled a foul, until it wasn't.
7:50 1Q
"Obviously, the biggest goal is just to try and make sure that he's healthy. And we're patient with the process more than anything else.”
The Knicks' to manage Mitchell Robinson's health excludes back-to-backs. That will continue.
From last night's win at MSG: clutchpoints.com/nba/new-york...
The Knicks' to manage Mitchell Robinson's health excludes back-to-backs. That will continue.
From last night's win at MSG: clutchpoints.com/nba/new-york...
Knicks continue Mitchell Robinson's injury management in hopes of healthy playoff run
The Knicks are continuing to manage center Mitchell Robinson's load, with Mike Brown saying the goal is to have him healthy for the playoffs.
clutchpoints.com
January 28, 2026 at 8:01 PM
"Obviously, the biggest goal is just to try and make sure that he's healthy. And we're patient with the process more than anything else.”
The Knicks' to manage Mitchell Robinson's health excludes back-to-backs. That will continue.
From last night's win at MSG: clutchpoints.com/nba/new-york...
The Knicks' to manage Mitchell Robinson's health excludes back-to-backs. That will continue.
From last night's win at MSG: clutchpoints.com/nba/new-york...
The Kings just called timeout to get themselves out of a jump ball.
This made sense to everybody in the building for about four seconds, until it was realized that they did not have any timeouts left.
Tech issued to Sacramento. Knicks lead 99-85 with 1:54 left
This made sense to everybody in the building for about four seconds, until it was realized that they did not have any timeouts left.
Tech issued to Sacramento. Knicks lead 99-85 with 1:54 left
January 28, 2026 at 2:50 AM
The Kings just called timeout to get themselves out of a jump ball.
This made sense to everybody in the building for about four seconds, until it was realized that they did not have any timeouts left.
Tech issued to Sacramento. Knicks lead 99-85 with 1:54 left
This made sense to everybody in the building for about four seconds, until it was realized that they did not have any timeouts left.
Tech issued to Sacramento. Knicks lead 99-85 with 1:54 left
Knicks up and looking to close...
Jalen Brunson from the mid-range.
Precious Achiuwa drive-and-spin into a turnover,
OG Anunoby slams it down the other end.
New York 99, Sacramento 85. 2:02 4Q
Brunson has 24, Bridges has 18, and Anunoby has 15. Towns on the bench with 17
Jalen Brunson from the mid-range.
Precious Achiuwa drive-and-spin into a turnover,
OG Anunoby slams it down the other end.
New York 99, Sacramento 85. 2:02 4Q
Brunson has 24, Bridges has 18, and Anunoby has 15. Towns on the bench with 17
January 28, 2026 at 2:48 AM
Knicks up and looking to close...
Jalen Brunson from the mid-range.
Precious Achiuwa drive-and-spin into a turnover,
OG Anunoby slams it down the other end.
New York 99, Sacramento 85. 2:02 4Q
Brunson has 24, Bridges has 18, and Anunoby has 15. Towns on the bench with 17
Jalen Brunson from the mid-range.
Precious Achiuwa drive-and-spin into a turnover,
OG Anunoby slams it down the other end.
New York 99, Sacramento 85. 2:02 4Q
Brunson has 24, Bridges has 18, and Anunoby has 15. Towns on the bench with 17
Jalen Brunson had Precious Achiuwa draped over him, tried rocking him to sleep, and just hit a deep pull-up two over him as the clock called for it.
Muscle memory. Feels like he could have done that with his eyes closed, dozens of hours of practice emanating off of each dribble.
Muscle memory. Feels like he could have done that with his eyes closed, dozens of hours of practice emanating off of each dribble.
January 28, 2026 at 2:45 AM
Jalen Brunson had Precious Achiuwa draped over him, tried rocking him to sleep, and just hit a deep pull-up two over him as the clock called for it.
Muscle memory. Feels like he could have done that with his eyes closed, dozens of hours of practice emanating off of each dribble.
Muscle memory. Feels like he could have done that with his eyes closed, dozens of hours of practice emanating off of each dribble.
For all of the talk about Karl-Anthony Towns' defense, it has just not been one of his three biggest problems this year.
In any order... offensive fouls, finishing inside, & 3PTers.
He's just 5-14 overall tonight but no offensive fouls and no shooting trouble. Good formula.
In any order... offensive fouls, finishing inside, & 3PTers.
He's just 5-14 overall tonight but no offensive fouls and no shooting trouble. Good formula.
Karl-Anthony Towns is making his 3-pointers today. It's making all the difference for the Knicks.
He just got The Garden pumped all the way up after banging one in from the top of the key. Legit crowd pop.
He's 3-7 from downtown and New York leads 80-74, with 8:29 left to go.
He just got The Garden pumped all the way up after banging one in from the top of the key. Legit crowd pop.
He's 3-7 from downtown and New York leads 80-74, with 8:29 left to go.
January 28, 2026 at 2:35 AM
For all of the talk about Karl-Anthony Towns' defense, it has just not been one of his three biggest problems this year.
In any order... offensive fouls, finishing inside, & 3PTers.
He's just 5-14 overall tonight but no offensive fouls and no shooting trouble. Good formula.
In any order... offensive fouls, finishing inside, & 3PTers.
He's just 5-14 overall tonight but no offensive fouls and no shooting trouble. Good formula.
Karl-Anthony Towns is making his 3-pointers today. It's making all the difference for the Knicks.
He just got The Garden pumped all the way up after banging one in from the top of the key. Legit crowd pop.
He's 3-7 from downtown and New York leads 80-74, with 8:29 left to go.
He just got The Garden pumped all the way up after banging one in from the top of the key. Legit crowd pop.
He's 3-7 from downtown and New York leads 80-74, with 8:29 left to go.
January 28, 2026 at 2:31 AM
Karl-Anthony Towns is making his 3-pointers today. It's making all the difference for the Knicks.
He just got The Garden pumped all the way up after banging one in from the top of the key. Legit crowd pop.
He's 3-7 from downtown and New York leads 80-74, with 8:29 left to go.
He just got The Garden pumped all the way up after banging one in from the top of the key. Legit crowd pop.
He's 3-7 from downtown and New York leads 80-74, with 8:29 left to go.
That travel off the catch was OG Anunoby's third turnover in three plays to end the quarter.
1. Knicks 72, Kings 68. Bad pass stolen by Schroder. Clifford fadeaway.
2. Knicks 72, Kings 70. Bad pass stolen by Clifford. Clifford layup.
3. Knicks 72, Kings 72. Travel. End 3Q
1. Knicks 72, Kings 68. Bad pass stolen by Schroder. Clifford fadeaway.
2. Knicks 72, Kings 70. Bad pass stolen by Clifford. Clifford layup.
3. Knicks 72, Kings 72. Travel. End 3Q
January 28, 2026 at 2:24 AM
That travel off the catch was OG Anunoby's third turnover in three plays to end the quarter.
1. Knicks 72, Kings 68. Bad pass stolen by Schroder. Clifford fadeaway.
2. Knicks 72, Kings 70. Bad pass stolen by Clifford. Clifford layup.
3. Knicks 72, Kings 72. Travel. End 3Q
1. Knicks 72, Kings 68. Bad pass stolen by Schroder. Clifford fadeaway.
2. Knicks 72, Kings 70. Bad pass stolen by Clifford. Clifford layup.
3. Knicks 72, Kings 72. Travel. End 3Q
OG Anunoby got whistled for an offensive foul against Precious Achiuwa on a fastbreak.
Mike Brown is challenging the call.
Knicks lead 61-58 with 8:13 left in the 3Q. We'll see what the ruling is, but I think it's pretty clear that Achiuwa's feet weren't set and it was a block
Mike Brown is challenging the call.
Knicks lead 61-58 with 8:13 left in the 3Q. We'll see what the ruling is, but I think it's pretty clear that Achiuwa's feet weren't set and it was a block
January 28, 2026 at 2:04 AM
OG Anunoby got whistled for an offensive foul against Precious Achiuwa on a fastbreak.
Mike Brown is challenging the call.
Knicks lead 61-58 with 8:13 left in the 3Q. We'll see what the ruling is, but I think it's pretty clear that Achiuwa's feet weren't set and it was a block
Mike Brown is challenging the call.
Knicks lead 61-58 with 8:13 left in the 3Q. We'll see what the ruling is, but I think it's pretty clear that Achiuwa's feet weren't set and it was a block
DeMar DeRozan pulls up right over OG Anunoby and drills a 3-pointer.
They went on a 9-0 run over the last two minutes before Karl-Anthony Towns broke it up with a spin and hook.
So the Knicks lead 52-51 at halftime. Kings should be encouraged: they're 4-15 from 3PT and only trail by one
They went on a 9-0 run over the last two minutes before Karl-Anthony Towns broke it up with a spin and hook.
So the Knicks lead 52-51 at halftime. Kings should be encouraged: they're 4-15 from 3PT and only trail by one
January 28, 2026 at 1:38 AM
DeMar DeRozan pulls up right over OG Anunoby and drills a 3-pointer.
They went on a 9-0 run over the last two minutes before Karl-Anthony Towns broke it up with a spin and hook.
So the Knicks lead 52-51 at halftime. Kings should be encouraged: they're 4-15 from 3PT and only trail by one
They went on a 9-0 run over the last two minutes before Karl-Anthony Towns broke it up with a spin and hook.
So the Knicks lead 52-51 at halftime. Kings should be encouraged: they're 4-15 from 3PT and only trail by one
Knicks led the Kings by 10 after 1Q but Sacramento has pulled within four.
38-34, NY, 9:14 until half.
Kings offense was bad to end the 1Q with no Sabonis. Knicks haven't been great on either end in the 2Q, which is evening things out. Would think they get a lead back here
38-34, NY, 9:14 until half.
Kings offense was bad to end the 1Q with no Sabonis. Knicks haven't been great on either end in the 2Q, which is evening things out. Would think they get a lead back here
January 28, 2026 at 1:15 AM
Knicks led the Kings by 10 after 1Q but Sacramento has pulled within four.
38-34, NY, 9:14 until half.
Kings offense was bad to end the 1Q with no Sabonis. Knicks haven't been great on either end in the 2Q, which is evening things out. Would think they get a lead back here
38-34, NY, 9:14 until half.
Kings offense was bad to end the 1Q with no Sabonis. Knicks haven't been great on either end in the 2Q, which is evening things out. Would think they get a lead back here
Not sure if stats back this up, but it's felt like Jalen Brunson is actually starting to get a good deal of points out of the flow of the offense.
He's one of the best isolation players – but also shooters. Getting him more catch-and-shoot looks was part of Brown's whole thing
He's one of the best isolation players – but also shooters. Getting him more catch-and-shoot looks was part of Brown's whole thing
January 28, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Not sure if stats back this up, but it's felt like Jalen Brunson is actually starting to get a good deal of points out of the flow of the offense.
He's one of the best isolation players – but also shooters. Getting him more catch-and-shoot looks was part of Brown's whole thing
He's one of the best isolation players – but also shooters. Getting him more catch-and-shoot looks was part of Brown's whole thing
Knicks swung the rock around the perimeter until Karl-Anthony Towns had it, wide open, at the top of the key.
Swish. He needed that one.
Knicks and Kings are tied at 12. DeMar DeRozan is at the line to shoot two. Still 7:39 left in the 1Q
Swish. He needed that one.
Knicks and Kings are tied at 12. DeMar DeRozan is at the line to shoot two. Still 7:39 left in the 1Q
January 28, 2026 at 12:46 AM
Knicks swung the rock around the perimeter until Karl-Anthony Towns had it, wide open, at the top of the key.
Swish. He needed that one.
Knicks and Kings are tied at 12. DeMar DeRozan is at the line to shoot two. Still 7:39 left in the 1Q
Swish. He needed that one.
Knicks and Kings are tied at 12. DeMar DeRozan is at the line to shoot two. Still 7:39 left in the 1Q
“It’s about the process more than anything else ... you embrace the process, good things will happen long-term for you”
The Knicks bounced back in their first game after confronting the real issue in their locker room.
Behind the record-setting triumph from MSG: clutchpoints.com/nba/new-york...
The Knicks bounced back in their first game after confronting the real issue in their locker room.
Behind the record-setting triumph from MSG: clutchpoints.com/nba/new-york...
Knicks rediscover 'right process,' hammer Nets for largest win in franchise history
The Knicks got things back on track on Wednesday night, beating the crosstown Nets by a franchise record-setting margin. That'll do it.
clutchpoints.com
January 22, 2026 at 9:23 PM
“It’s about the process more than anything else ... you embrace the process, good things will happen long-term for you”
The Knicks bounced back in their first game after confronting the real issue in their locker room.
Behind the record-setting triumph from MSG: clutchpoints.com/nba/new-york...
The Knicks bounced back in their first game after confronting the real issue in their locker room.
Behind the record-setting triumph from MSG: clutchpoints.com/nba/new-york...
Knicks doubling up the Nets, 52-26. 5:40 2Q.
Now the night's second test comes for the home team. They got out to a nice, big lead. Can they hold it?
They've turned the ball over out-of-bounds and then with a travel in their last two possessions. Need to tighten up before half
Now the night's second test comes for the home team. They got out to a nice, big lead. Can they hold it?
They've turned the ball over out-of-bounds and then with a travel in their last two possessions. Need to tighten up before half
January 22, 2026 at 1:28 AM
Knicks doubling up the Nets, 52-26. 5:40 2Q.
Now the night's second test comes for the home team. They got out to a nice, big lead. Can they hold it?
They've turned the ball over out-of-bounds and then with a travel in their last two possessions. Need to tighten up before half
Now the night's second test comes for the home team. They got out to a nice, big lead. Can they hold it?
They've turned the ball over out-of-bounds and then with a travel in their last two possessions. Need to tighten up before half
“We just have to care about what we’re doing. We just need a little more from us.”
Jalen Brunson said after practice on Tuesday that the Knicks can turn this around.
He marked three areas for immediate improvement. Full story, with quotes, available for free: clutchpoints.com/nba/new-york...
Jalen Brunson said after practice on Tuesday that the Knicks can turn this around.
He marked three areas for immediate improvement. Full story, with quotes, available for free: clutchpoints.com/nba/new-york...
Jalen Brunson reveals 3 keys to ending Knicks' slump after players-only meeting
The Knicks have lost nine of their last 11, leaving players and coaches frustrated. Jalen Brunson says New York just needs to play better.
clutchpoints.com
January 22, 2026 at 12:12 AM
“We just have to care about what we’re doing. We just need a little more from us.”
Jalen Brunson said after practice on Tuesday that the Knicks can turn this around.
He marked three areas for immediate improvement. Full story, with quotes, available for free: clutchpoints.com/nba/new-york...
Jalen Brunson said after practice on Tuesday that the Knicks can turn this around.
He marked three areas for immediate improvement. Full story, with quotes, available for free: clutchpoints.com/nba/new-york...
4x NBA Champ Tony Parker is at Madison Square Garden tonight for Knicks/Nets.
He told me he’s here to see Knicks HC Mike Brown, who coached him in San Antonio
He told me he’s here to see Knicks HC Mike Brown, who coached him in San Antonio
January 22, 2026 at 12:10 AM
4x NBA Champ Tony Parker is at Madison Square Garden tonight for Knicks/Nets.
He told me he’s here to see Knicks HC Mike Brown, who coached him in San Antonio
He told me he’s here to see Knicks HC Mike Brown, who coached him in San Antonio
Just filed 880 words on Jalen Brunson's Knicks, complete with quotes from practice today.
No idea when I'll be waking up as a result of this. But my lovely editors at ClutchPoints will have that up at some point in the morning.
No idea when I'll be waking up as a result of this. But my lovely editors at ClutchPoints will have that up at some point in the morning.
January 21, 2026 at 9:55 AM
Just filed 880 words on Jalen Brunson's Knicks, complete with quotes from practice today.
No idea when I'll be waking up as a result of this. But my lovely editors at ClutchPoints will have that up at some point in the morning.
No idea when I'll be waking up as a result of this. But my lovely editors at ClutchPoints will have that up at some point in the morning.
“Hey, just go do your job.”
“Either you want to do it, or don't."
The stage is set. The New York Knicks are about to show us who they are.
📝 from practice today, about last night at MSG and recent struggles: clutchpoints.com/nba/new-york...
“Either you want to do it, or don't."
The stage is set. The New York Knicks are about to show us who they are.
📝 from practice today, about last night at MSG and recent struggles: clutchpoints.com/nba/new-york...
Knicks fail to 'do their jobs' in 4th straight loss as team reaches new low
The Knicks are facing real adversity, having lost nine of 11 games. Mike Brown and his players are on the same page about their performance.
clutchpoints.com
January 20, 2026 at 9:37 PM
“Hey, just go do your job.”
“Either you want to do it, or don't."
The stage is set. The New York Knicks are about to show us who they are.
📝 from practice today, about last night at MSG and recent struggles: clutchpoints.com/nba/new-york...
“Either you want to do it, or don't."
The stage is set. The New York Knicks are about to show us who they are.
📝 from practice today, about last night at MSG and recent struggles: clutchpoints.com/nba/new-york...
"In the paint, things aren't going much better...Towns is shooting just 57.1% from within 5' of the rim (16th percentile). It's on pace to be the lowest conversion rate of his career by over 4%."
How Mike Brown can help Karl-Anthony Towns play to his strengths:
clutchpoints.com/nba/new-york...
How Mike Brown can help Karl-Anthony Towns play to his strengths:
clutchpoints.com/nba/new-york...
Knicks rumors: New York has had Karl-Anthony Towns trade talks with at least 3 teams
The Knicks have lost nine of their last 11 games. Monday's embarrassment against the Dallas Mavericks led to Karl-Anthony Towns trade rumors.
clutchpoints.com
January 20, 2026 at 6:12 PM
"In the paint, things aren't going much better...Towns is shooting just 57.1% from within 5' of the rim (16th percentile). It's on pace to be the lowest conversion rate of his career by over 4%."
How Mike Brown can help Karl-Anthony Towns play to his strengths:
clutchpoints.com/nba/new-york...
How Mike Brown can help Karl-Anthony Towns play to his strengths:
clutchpoints.com/nba/new-york...
82 games is a lot. Always try and think about key takeaways a team can pull, W or L.
The only thing I have tonight is that with ~ 9 min left in 3Q, Knicks decided enough was enough. They never pulled within 15, but they bottomed out for the night.
They host the Nets on Weds.
The only thing I have tonight is that with ~ 9 min left in 3Q, Knicks decided enough was enough. They never pulled within 15, but they bottomed out for the night.
They host the Nets on Weds.
January 20, 2026 at 12:59 AM
82 games is a lot. Always try and think about key takeaways a team can pull, W or L.
The only thing I have tonight is that with ~ 9 min left in 3Q, Knicks decided enough was enough. They never pulled within 15, but they bottomed out for the night.
They host the Nets on Weds.
The only thing I have tonight is that with ~ 9 min left in 3Q, Knicks decided enough was enough. They never pulled within 15, but they bottomed out for the night.
They host the Nets on Weds.
“There’s concern there, but not to the point where we're gonna overhaul everything”
After a 2-8 stretch, Mike Brown says the Knicks aren’t in panic mode.
Here’s why fans shouldn’t be, either: clutchpoints.com/nba/new-york...
After a 2-8 stretch, Mike Brown says the Knicks aren’t in panic mode.
Here’s why fans shouldn’t be, either: clutchpoints.com/nba/new-york...
Why Mike Brown won't 'overhaul everything' despite Knicks' 7-10 record since NBA Cup
The Knicks have championship expectations but have middled out since their NBA Cup victory. This is head coach Mike Brown's first real test.
clutchpoints.com
January 19, 2026 at 7:54 PM
“There’s concern there, but not to the point where we're gonna overhaul everything”
After a 2-8 stretch, Mike Brown says the Knicks aren’t in panic mode.
Here’s why fans shouldn’t be, either: clutchpoints.com/nba/new-york...
After a 2-8 stretch, Mike Brown says the Knicks aren’t in panic mode.
Here’s why fans shouldn’t be, either: clutchpoints.com/nba/new-york...