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Knicks tried to run this play again to get KAT playmaking at the elbow. But, Deuce forgets the play and screens for OG instead of Mikal. You see Mikal clap frustratedly at Deuce then talk to him after the play.
What an impressive outing from Diawara. Loved this drive and kick from him, taking a stalled possession and creating something out of nothing, resulting in the hockey assist.
December 30, 2025 at 2:42 AM
What an impressive outing from Diawara. Loved this drive and kick from him, taking a stalled possession and creating something out of nothing, resulting in the hockey assist.
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Mitchell Robinson and Steven Adams racing for offensive rebound records is McGwire-Sosa for the nerds.
November 15, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Mitchell Robinson and Steven Adams racing for offensive rebound records is McGwire-Sosa for the nerds.
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Just great ball movement in transition from the Knicks, everyone for Miami gets sucked into the paint.
November 15, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Just great ball movement in transition from the Knicks, everyone for Miami gets sucked into the paint.
Stat I was surprised to see: The Knicks give up the FEWEST FGAs at the rim per game in the league per @nba.com tracking stats. Going to continue to monitor that, especially as Mitch plays more.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Stat I was surprised to see: The Knicks give up the FEWEST FGAs at the rim per game in the league per @nba.com tracking stats. Going to continue to monitor that, especially as Mitch plays more.
Spectacular sequence from Bridges who hustles back to disrupt the MEM fast break before sprinting the length of the floor for the easy lay-up. Morant's lack of interest in this game continues as he gets toasted by Mikal here.
November 12, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Spectacular sequence from Bridges who hustles back to disrupt the MEM fast break before sprinting the length of the floor for the easy lay-up. Morant's lack of interest in this game continues as he gets toasted by Mikal here.
Loving these KAT inverted pick-and-rolls with deuce as the screener. This time he simply steps back and drains the three. (1/2)
November 12, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Loving these KAT inverted pick-and-rolls with deuce as the screener. This time he simply steps back and drains the three. (1/2)
Grizzlies throwing soft double teams at Brunson off pick-and-rolls doesn't seem like the best option. Here he hits Hart on the pocket pass resulting in an OG dunk
November 12, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Grizzlies throwing soft double teams at Brunson off pick-and-rolls doesn't seem like the best option. Here he hits Hart on the pocket pass resulting in an OG dunk
Interesting stat around NYK's shot clock mgmt. However, it does feel like NYK is making better use of time vs. last season. They are making more passes per game (rank 5th in NBA this season vs. 18th last year), moving faster on OFF (13th in OFF speed vs. 27th) & driving more (6th in drives vs. 16th)
The Knicks will play Game 10 tonight, and there’s already a lot to digest.
Here’s my long “What I like and don’t like so far” column on the Knicks, equipped with eye-popping stats (both good and bad), analysis and videos:
Link: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Here’s my long “What I like and don’t like so far” column on the Knicks, equipped with eye-popping stats (both good and bad), analysis and videos:
Link: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
November 11, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Interesting stat around NYK's shot clock mgmt. However, it does feel like NYK is making better use of time vs. last season. They are making more passes per game (rank 5th in NBA this season vs. 18th last year), moving faster on OFF (13th in OFF speed vs. 27th) & driving more (6th in drives vs. 16th)
The story of these last two games has been Mitch's game-changing activity. This play counted in the box score as an OReb for OG, but we know who deserves the credit.
November 10, 2025 at 12:51 AM
The story of these last two games has been Mitch's game-changing activity. This play counted in the box score as an OReb for OG, but we know who deserves the credit.
A lot to like here. Hart setting the screen well before half court forcing the switch. Brunson blows by Randle and draws two, putting MIN in rotation. Hart (4/5 from 3 tonight!) attacks the closeout and watch OG set the screen and point to Brunson who knocks down the three.
November 6, 2025 at 4:35 AM
A lot to like here. Hart setting the screen well before half court forcing the switch. Brunson blows by Randle and draws two, putting MIN in rotation. Hart (4/5 from 3 tonight!) attacks the closeout and watch OG set the screen and point to Brunson who knocks down the three.
Mitch was an absolute beast on the offensive glass tonight. Total game changer on that end. When he’s on the floor, opponents can’t afford to hide bigs on Hart because he’ll just destroy you on the boards.
November 6, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Mitch was an absolute beast on the offensive glass tonight. Total game changer on that end. When he’s on the floor, opponents can’t afford to hide bigs on Hart because he’ll just destroy you on the boards.
Knicks tried to run this play again to get KAT playmaking at the elbow. But, Deuce forgets the play and screens for OG instead of Mikal. You see Mikal clap frustratedly at Deuce then talk to him after the play.
November 4, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Knicks tried to run this play again to get KAT playmaking at the elbow. But, Deuce forgets the play and screens for OG instead of Mikal. You see Mikal clap frustratedly at Deuce then talk to him after the play.
NYK finally came back to this play, getting KAT the ball at the elbow to make a play. This one has reliably gotten the Knicks something good.
November 3, 2025 at 1:06 AM
NYK finally came back to this play, getting KAT the ball at the elbow to make a play. This one has reliably gotten the Knicks something good.
Brutal crunch time for KAT. Two wide open missed threes, defensive miscues. Need him to get right.
November 1, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Brutal crunch time for KAT. Two wide open missed threes, defensive miscues. Need him to get right.
One benefit of having Mitch back: his gravity as a legit lob threat around the rim. OG had just hit a three in this corner and look how open he is here because of Patrick Williams having to collapse on the Mitch roll.
November 1, 2025 at 2:25 AM
One benefit of having Mitch back: his gravity as a legit lob threat around the rim. OG had just hit a three in this corner and look how open he is here because of Patrick Williams having to collapse on the Mitch roll.
nice little pin-in screen from Shamet here to free up Bridges for the corner three. Mikal has been so good to start the season.
November 1, 2025 at 2:15 AM
nice little pin-in screen from Shamet here to free up Bridges for the corner three. Mikal has been so good to start the season.
Can't help but enjoy the bit of irony that the Knicks' best lineup through four games under Brown has been Brunson/Bridges/Hart/OG/Towns.
October 30, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Can't help but enjoy the bit of irony that the Knicks' best lineup through four games under Brown has been Brunson/Bridges/Hart/OG/Towns.
Deuce McBride rocketing up the list of the Knicks’ most important players
October 29, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Deuce McBride rocketing up the list of the Knicks’ most important players
Good call from Fred on the importance of OG attacking as he catches. Also, really nice live dribble pass from Brunson who whips this to OG one beat before GTJ expected it which helped OG get that step.
October 29, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Good call from Fred on the importance of OG attacking as he catches. Also, really nice live dribble pass from Brunson who whips this to OG one beat before GTJ expected it which helped OG get that step.
Going to be watching the Knicks @ Bucks game with you folks and sharing clips of anything interesting I see here on this thread. Let me know if something catches your eye.
October 29, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Going to be watching the Knicks @ Bucks game with you folks and sharing clips of anything interesting I see here on this thread. Let me know if something catches your eye.
Knicks ran this play several times in the 2Q vs. BOS and got some good stuff out of it. This one almost looks like a happy accident b/c OG and Shamet run into each other but this is the design. (1/2)
October 26, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Knicks ran this play several times in the 2Q vs. BOS and got some good stuff out of it. This one almost looks like a happy accident b/c OG and Shamet run into each other but this is the design. (1/2)
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Josh Hart offensive rebounding clinic.
October 25, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Josh Hart offensive rebounding clinic.
One of the many perks of having an elite shooting big, especially one who's so dangerous as a trailer. He completely takes Queta out of the equation here, freeing up Bridges on the backdoor cut. Nice live-dribble feed from Deuce.
October 24, 2025 at 11:51 PM
One of the many perks of having an elite shooting big, especially one who's so dangerous as a trailer. He completely takes Queta out of the equation here, freeing up Bridges on the backdoor cut. Nice live-dribble feed from Deuce.