As Jalen Brunson stood at the free throw line at the end of the New York Knicks’ Game 4 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday, a roar of “MVP” chants filled Wells Fargo Center. A large contingent of Knicks fans traveled about two hours south of Madison Square Garden to support their New York team, and they were rewarded …
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NBA legend Charles Oakley instructs Knicks 'to do something' about Joel Embiid's on-court antics
Former New York Knicks star Charles Oakley did not shy away from sharing his feelings about reigning NBA MVP Joel Embiid. The 76ers center scored 50 points to propel Philadelphia to a 125-114 victory over the Knicks in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series. But Oakley seemed to take issue with Embiid’s behavior. “They’ve got to do something about …
Read More »76ers' Tyrese Maxey was fouled twice by Knicks before New York's go-ahead three, NBA says
The New York Knicks’ wild sequence that ultimately led to Donte DiVincenzo’s game-winning three-pointer with 13 seconds to play shouldn’t have happened in the first place, according to the NBA’s Last Two Minute report of Game 2 with the Philadelphia 76ers. The 76ers wanted calls when Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart were hounding Tyrese Maxey on an inbound pass after …
Read More »Knicks' wild 6-point swing helps team to improbable Game 2 victory over 76ers
The New York Knicks stole Game 2 of their first-round playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night, 104–101, thanks to a wild sequence with about 41 seconds left in the game. The Knicks swung the ball around the arc, and when Jalen Brunson tried to drive into the lane, he lost the ball. A mad scramble was won …
Read More »76ers announcers pull off ultimate broadcasters jinx before Knicks' wild comeback: 'Job done'
The Philadelphia 76ers had a 98% chance of winning Game 2 of their first-round matchup against the New York Knicks on Monday night when they were up five with less than a minute to go. The Philly broadcasters seemingly added two percentage points too soon. Right after Kyle Lowry knocked down a free throw to make it 101-96 Sixers with …
Read More »Reliving June 17, 1994, when OJ Simpson's car chase interrupted the NBA Finals in an already wild sports day
A Pro Football Hall of Famer turned controversial American figure, O.J. Simpson died Tuesday at the age of 76 following a battle with cancer. Simpson was a household in the United States long before the 1990s, and it all began when he won the Heisman Trophy in 1968. He went on to have one of the most storied NFL careers, …
Read More »Knicks' Josh Hart tossed from game after kicking Bulls' Javonte Green in head area
New York Knicks forward Josh Hart’s night in Chicago ended quicker than he expected. The NBA veteran’s foot landed near Chicago Bulls guard Javonta Green after Hart was stripped on a drive toward the basket near the end of the first quarter. Hart’s leg kicked up and hit Green in the side of his head. Referees initially called a technical …
Read More »Knicks All-Star Julius Randle sidelined until next season with shoulder injury
The New York Knicks will have to find a way to close out the regular season without their All-Star forward. Julius Randle will have to undergo shoulder surgery and will be sidelined for the rest of the season. The Knicks are wrapping up a strong season and are currently the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference standings. Randle missed some …
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