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Brunson scores 44, Knicks beat Pacers 121-91 to move a win away from conference finals
Read full article: Brunson scores 44, Knicks beat Pacers 121-91 to move a win away from conference finalsJalen Brunson scored 44 points, and the New York Knicks moved a win away from their first Eastern Conference finals trip since 2000 by beating the Indiana Pacers 121-91 in Game 5.
Banchero scores 36 points, Orlando Magic beat injury-riddled Knicks
Read full article: Banchero scores 36 points, Orlando Magic beat injury-riddled KnicksPaolo Banchero scored 36 points, Franz Wagner added 21 and the Orlando Magic beat the injury-riddled New York Knicks in the final game before the All-Star break for both teams.
Wendell Carter beats buzzer with tip-in, Orlando Magic beat Detroit Pistons
Read full article: Wendell Carter beats buzzer with tip-in, Orlando Magic beat Detroit PistonsWendell Carter Jr. tipped in Paolo Banchero’s missed layup at the buzzer to give the Orlando Magic a victory over the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night.
Orlando Magic lose fight-marred game to Detroit Pistons
Read full article: Orlando Magic lose fight-marred game to Detroit PistonsAlec Burks scored a season-high 32 points, Saddiq Bey added 28 and the Detroit Pistons overcame the ejection of two players after a scuffle to beat the Orlando Magic 121-101 and snap a six-game losing streak.
Durant leads big rally at MSG as Nets storm past Knicks
Read full article: Durant leads big rally at MSG as Nets storm past KnicksKevin Durant had 32 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds, leading the Brooklyn Nets back from 21 points down to a 110-98 victory over the New York Knicks that strengthened their chances of the best spot possible in the Eastern Conference play-in tournament.
Cam Johnson banks in 3, NBA-leading Suns stun Knicks 115-114
Read full article: Cam Johnson banks in 3, NBA-leading Suns stun Knicks 115-114Cam Johnson banked in a 3-pointer at the buzzer to finish with a career-high 38 points and give the Phoenix Suns a wild 115-114 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday night.
Knicks recover to beat Lakers team missing suspended James
Read full article: Knicks recover to beat Lakers team missing suspended JamesEvan Fournier scored 26 points, Immanuel Quickley had 12 of his 14 in the fourth quarter after New York had blown a 25-point lead, and the Knicks beat a Los Angeles Lakers team missing suspended star LeBron James 106-100.
Magic rally late, beat Knicks 104-98 to stop 3-game slide
Read full article: Magic rally late, beat Knicks 104-98 to stop 3-game slideCole Anthony had 15 points and 10 rebounds, Mo Bamba added 12 points and 11 boards, and the Orlando Magic rallied late in the fourth quarter to defeat the New York Knicks 104-98.
Young hits runner with 0.9 left to lift Hawks past Knicks
Read full article: Young hits runner with 0.9 left to lift Hawks past KnicksTrae Young made a runner in the lane with 0.9 seconds left to give the Atlanta Hawks a 107-105 victory over the New York Knicks in a thrilling postseason return for both teams.
Burks scores 30, rallies Knicks past Spurs, 102-98
Read full article: Burks scores 30, rallies Knicks past Spurs, 102-98Alec Burks scored a season-high 30 points in his return from a three-game absence and the New York Knicks kept up their chase of home-court advantage in the playoffs by rallying to beat the San Antonio Spurs 102-98.
Horton-Tucker comes up big in OT as Lakers edge Knicks
Read full article: Horton-Tucker comes up big in OT as Lakers edge KnicksTalen Horton-Tucker made the go-ahead 3-pointer with 21.1 seconds remaining, and the Los Angeles Lakers improved their hopes of avoiding the play-in tournament and prevented the New York Knicks from clinching a postseason berth with a 101-99 victory.
Irving scores 40, Nets lose Harden but beat Knicks 114-112
Read full article: Irving scores 40, Nets lose Harden but beat Knicks 114-112Kyrie Irving scored 40 points, Jeff Green made two free throws with 3.7 seconds left and the Brooklyn Nets overcome the early loss of James Harden to beat the New York Knicks 114-112.
Randle’s third triple-double lifts Knicks over Magic
Read full article: Randle’s third triple-double lifts Knicks over MagicNew York Knicks forward Julius Randle shoots over Orlando Magic center Khem Birch (24) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 18, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, Pool)NEW YORK – Julius Randle recorded his third triple-double of the season with 18 points, 17 assists and 10 rebounds to lead the New York Knicks to a 94-93 victory over the Orlando Magic on Thursday night. Evan Fournier scored 23 points but Reggie Bullock stole his pass on Orlando's final possession as the Magic dropped their ninth straight. ...Instead of reading the play, I starting the play (thinking) ahead and I was anticipating (the Knicks double-teaming on a pick-and-roll). “I was going to find my teammates.”The Knicks held Orlando to 42.7% shooting from the field and 29.4% from 3.
Leonard, Clippers pull away from Knicks for 129-115 win
Read full article: Leonard, Clippers pull away from Knicks for 129-115 winKawhi Leonard scored 28 points and the Clippers rang up the highest point total of the season against the New York Knicks on Sunday, winning 129-115 for their 10th victory in 11 games. The Clippers shredded the NBA leaders in fewest points per game allowed to break away after leading by one at halftime. The game's start time was moved up four hours by the NBA to 1 p.m., though neither that nor the Knicks' good early shooting seemed to bother the Clippers. Leonard and Jackson each scored 10 points in the period, when the Clippers made five 3-pointers and scored 35 points, taking a 101-91 lead to the fourth. Knicks: The Knicks' previous high for points allowed was 121 to Indiana in their season opener.
Booker's 35 points help streaking Suns beat 76ers 130-117
Read full article: Booker's 35 points help streaking Suns beat 76ers 130-117Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives past Philadelphia 76ers forward Glenn Robinson III (40) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool)
Booker's 35 points help streaking Suns beat 76ers 130-117
Read full article: Booker's 35 points help streaking Suns beat 76ers 130-117Booker became the Suns' career leader with his 91st 30-point game, breaking a tie with Walter Davis. Phoenix pulled away late after leading only 105-102 following back-to-back baskets by Alec Burks, who led the 76ers with 23 points. The Suns continued their high-scoring play in the bubble after averaging 120 points in the first six games. The 76ers also were without Joel Embiid (left ankle), Tobias Harris (sore right ankle) and Al Horford (sore left knee). 76ers: Play the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night.
Lillard drops 51 as Trail Blazers top 76ers; Embiid injured
Read full article: Lillard drops 51 as Trail Blazers top 76ers; Embiid injuredOn Saturday, he missed a pair of free throws with 18.6 seconds to go and a 3-pointer with 9.5 seconds left in a 122-117 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. The Trail Blazers increased their chances of qualifying for the play-in series, which will start Saturday. Richardson missed a 3-pointer for Philadelphia, and the 76ers couldn't get another shot off after a scramble for the rebound. Trail Blazers: Lillard scored a basket in the first quarter when he drove to the hoop and his pass bounced off Philadelphia's Tobias Harris, off the backboard and into the basket. Trail Blazers: Play the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday.
Harris, Embiid lead 76ers past Magic 108-101
Read full article: Harris, Embiid lead 76ers past Magic 108-101LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. Tobias Harris had 23 points and 15 rebounds, Joel Embiid turned in a strong second half and finished with 23 points and 13 rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers held off the Orlando Magic 108-101 on Friday night in their first game without All-Star Ben Simmons. Alec Burks had 22 points off the bench and Al Horford stepped into the starting lineup and finished with 21 points and nine rebounds. Evan Fournier had 22 points and Nikola Vucevic had 21 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Magic, which have lost three straight games in the NBA bubble after starting 2-0. Philadelphia improved to 3-1 in the restart behind a strong second half from Embiid, who scored 18 points after the break. Embiid was particularly effective inside the paint where he was 7 of 10 from the field.