Derrick Rose
Melo Catches Fire, But Knicks Falter in Final Moments
WIZARDS 113, KNICKS 110 The greatness that still exists within Carmelo Anthony exploded in an array of jump shots through a torrid second quarter that may have ironically set the Knicks up for yet another frustrating failure. Think about it, it’s hard to imagine the Knicks are even in the game at halftime — let […]
Knicks’ Reserves Show Fortitude, Beat Boston
KNICKS 117, CELTICS 106 The players telling Jeff Hornacek that they do believe they can make the playoffs wasn’t the best thing he heard Wednesday night in Boston. The fact that they backed it up with one of their best efforts of the season proved it wasn’t just hollow talk. No, the best thing that Hornacek […]
Without Rose, Knicks Downed by Pelicans
PELICANS 110, KNICKS 96 Former MVP Derrick Rose, who was acquired to provide a long-awaited answer for the Knicks at the NBA’s most important position, did not show up for for the game against the Pelicans Monday night and his whereabouts were unknown while his team lost for the eighth time in nine games. “Everything […]
Knicks Experiencing Second-Quarter of Gloom?
PACERS 123, KNICKS 109 You would think that scoring 107.3 points per game over the last eight games would mean good things for any NBA team. But for the Knicks, it’s still not enough. Their defense continues to be exploited by opponents. In that same span of eight games, they’re allowing 113.5 points per game, […]
Melo, Knicks Get Retribution in Milwaukee
KNICKS 116, BUCKS 11 There will come a time later in the season, if a playoff berth or winning record is secured, when we’ll look back at this as The Ron Baker Game. But for the Knicks to become the team that Jeff Hornacek envisions, it would be better to look back on these last […]
Knicks Reveal Moxie Despite Bucks Buzzer Beater
Some games you give credit to a great shot, like the game-winner Giannis Antetokounmpo made at the buzzer for the Bucks. But in situations like this one, you don’t point the finger, you point the thumb. “We just gave it away,” Lance Thomas said. “It should have never gotten to that point.” We spent a […]