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Josh Hart confident shots will fall again in Game 2 for Knicks after late benching

Knicks spark plus Josh Hart was back at it during Wednesday’s practice, taking numerous corner 3-pointers in the brief window open to the media.

Mikal Bridges is ‘who he is’ — and that was critical to historic Knicks comeback

It was Bridges, dribbling across the court and delivering a stepback 3-pointer over Evan Mobley with the shot clock expiring to make it 97-93 with 2:38 remaining.

Knicks’ winning switch isn’t the end of KAT-centric offense

The Knicks went back to old reliable. And it sparked their historic Game 1 comeback.

Landry Shamet’s Game 1 bounce — serendipitous and illogical — became instant Knicks lore

Josh Hart was like the rest of Knicks fans watching Landry Shamet’s shot, just with a better view from about 2 feet away from the bench. “You’re deflated for 0.5 seconds,” Hart recalled, “and then...

Owner of Philadelphia’s iconic Pat’s cheesesteaks force to work in NY — wearing ‘Philly Sucks’ shirt — after losing Knicks bet

“If they beat the Sixers, they should definitely win the Finals," the iconic cheesesteak maker declared.

Knicks are vying for the NBA Finals — and the bagel joints are getting in on it

Basketball. It’s playoffs. NY Knicks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers.

Knicks hold momentum, but Cavs no stranger to playoff comebacks

The New York Knicks are no strangers to playing with plenty of momentum during the NBA playoffs. Nor are the Cleveland Cavaliers unfamiliar with climb

Knicks' gift to Jason Kidd wasn't enough to save his job

The Knicks' pursuit of Jason Kidd resulted in the coach landing a lucrative extension from the Mavericks. They just moved on, less than a year later.

Jalen Brunson is stacking up Jeterian credentials — with one last puzzle piece nearing his grasp

The parallels have been striking for a while, but the more years Jalen Brunson plays as a Knick, the starker the comp becomes.

How an LA bar became the loudest Knicks playoff party outside Madison Square Garden

Hundreds of New York Knicks fans packed 33 Taps in Silver Lake during Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, turning the Los Angeles sports bar into a wild “Left Coast Knicks” playoff scene.

Knicks Bulletin: ‘Habits translate’

Roses are red, Cleveland too. Sadly for them, today it’s all about the Orange and Blue. Here’s a humongous Bulletin off a ridiculous Game 1 comeback victory. Mike Brown On Brunson’s MVP-level...

Jalen Brunson put Cavs' real James Harden problem on display for the whole world

James Harden can't defend Jalen Brunson, but the New York Knicks proved that the Cleveland Cavaliers' real problem is that he might be their only option.

Knicks’ Mike Brown taps into Warriors’ blueprint to torture James Harden

Knicks coach Mike Brown is leaning on lessons from his Warriors’ days to methodically take advantage of James Harden. After the Knicks pulled off a stunning 115-104 overtime win over the Cavaliers...

Chris Russo missed Knicks’ comeback after taking two Valiums over MRI scare

While many watched the improbable Knicks comeback Tuesday night, one person was unable to stay awake.

Why a Knicks legend issued an apology to Jalen Brunson and every New York fan after Game 1

This caught everyone by surprise.

Mike Brown’s calf a casualty of Knicks’ Game 1 fourth-quarter frenzy

The Knicks’ injury report wasn’t quite complete. They might need to create a new one for non-players. 

Knicks Notes: Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart on needing to start stronger; making adjustments for Game 2 vs. Cavaliers

After their Game 1 victory on Tuesday night, the Knicks discussed what they learned, how they're staying focused, and what they anticipate from the Cavaliers in Game 2 on Thursday.

Who do Knicks fans want on Celebrity Row — the Hollywood stars who help or curse the team during playoffs

Is Kylie Jenner the good luck charm the Knicks need to reach the NBA Finals?

Some incredible stats from an incredible ECF Game 1

Last night’s win will undoubtedly go down as one of the most memorable games for Knicks fans of all generations. It had a bad start, questionable decisions, a historic comeback, clutch shots, and...

Mike Breen explains the ‘Bang’ that never was after Cavaliers’ potential game-winner rimmed out in Game 1

ESPN announcer Mike Breen was ready to drop another legendary call, but the ball had other plans.

Did Danhausen jinx Cleveland? Knicks just proved his bizarre "curse" worked

WWE superstar Danhausen took credit for the Knicks' historic 22-point comeback after publicly putting a curse on Cleveland before tipoff. 

Knicks Notes: Towns, Anunoby, Shamet, Robinson, Dolan

The Knicks‘ usage of Karl-Anthony Towns as a point center in the seven games leading up to Tuesday’s game vs. Cleveland resulted in a 130.5 offensive rating, but the plan hit a snag in Game 1 of...

What Jalen Brunson told Knicks teammates during impassioned timeout speech in Game 1 win

Jalen Brunson’s passionate message to his Knicks teammates during a timeout in the third quarter of Game 1 spread helped spur the Knicks to an incredible comeback win in overtime.

Knicks must face uncomfortable reality despite historic win over Cavaliers

The New York Knicks may have pulled out a historic Game 1 win over the Cavaliers, but they've still yet to fully separate themselves from last season's ill-fated squad.

That time a bunch of hoopers brought elation to Knicks Nation

I’ve never done time in San Quentin,but MSG must have felt like the legendary penitentiary.James might be able to tell youafter spending Tuesday at the venue. Torture chambers weren’t meantfor...

Knicks superfans win seats for Game 2 after frenzied scavenger hunt for hidden tickets

These fans hunted the drink for the dunk.

Dennis Schroder roasted for immediate Instagram post after Cavaliers’ Game 1 collapse vs. Knicks

Some fans thought Cavaliers guard Dennis Schroder should've read the room before sharing an Instagram carousel post soon after Cleveland's collapse to the Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern...

Jalen Brunson only needed one game to prove ESPN wrong

ESPN made it clear how it felt about the stars of the Eastern Conference Finals before the playoffs began. Jalen Brunson already proved them wrong.

The Knicks are up 1-0 against the Cavs. How much are Game 2 MSG tickets?

“I don’t know if I’ve seen that in a playoff game," Knicks Head Coach Mike Brown said afterwards.

NBA bettor sweats out wild Knicks comeback, wins $458K with ladder strategy

An anonymous bettor at BetMGM had $775,000 on the Knicks to cover five different wagers.

The adjustments that saved the Knicks’ bacon in Game 1

What. A. Game. The Knicks were down 93-71 with 7:40 left in Tuesday’s series opener at Madison Square Garden. No matter how optimistic you are, this game was over. At that moment in time, I was...

Knicks Exposed James Harden’s Biggest Weaknesses in Game 1 Comeback

The Cavaliers blew a 22-point lead against the Knicks as James Harden struggled badly late in Game 1 of the East Finals.

Knicks comeback vs. Cavs timeline: How New York overcame historic deficit to steal Game 1

Here's a breakdown of the Knicks comeback in Game 1 vs. Cleveland.

Knicks steal Game 1 with an epic comeback; Mavericks fire Jason Kidd

Plus Pete Prisco regrades the 2023 NFL Draft

Knicks vs. Cavaliers: 3 keys for New York in Game 2 of Eastern Conference Finals

Jalen Brunson led the Knicks to force overtime and win the series opener, 115-104. New York went on a 44-11 run over the final 12 minutes and 49 seconds of the game.

SEE IT: NYC back pages react to Knicks' miraculous comeback over Cavaliers in Game 1 of Conference Finals

The Knicks staged one of the biggest fourth-quarter comebacks in NBA playoff history on Tuesday night, storming back from 22 points down to beat the Cavaliers.

Donovan Mitchell’s blunt assessment of Cavaliers’ Game 1 choke: ‘We f–king blew it’

Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell didn't sugarcoat his response to Cleveland's collapse.

Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson says they got a ‘little unlucky’ during historic Knicks collapse

"We got a little unlucky, quite honestly."

Shocking stats reveals just how bad Knicks torched James Harden in legendary comeback

Repeatedly targeting James Harden worked wonders for the Knicks.

Knicks can only hope Kenny Atkinson meant what he said about James Harden

Kenny Atkinson doesn't sound like the Cavaliers will make defensive substitutions for James Harden anytime soon. The Knicks can only hope this is true.

Knicks 115, Cavs 104 (OT): “Unbelievable comeback”

Yesterday, I was playing tennis with my son when Shams announced that Dallas had fired head coach Jason Kidd after five seasons. My thoughts immediately turned to those rumors from last summer....

The Knicks looked doomed in Game 1, and then Jalen Brunson worked a miracle

It was a shocking result for both teams. How did they do it?

Knicks Morning News (2026.05.20)

News & Blogs Knicks Bulletin: ‘They have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’ – Posting & Toasting Knicks Notes: Rust vs. rest, MSG impact, challenging Donovan Mitchell and James Harden – SNY Knicks...

Mitchell Robinson’s free throw woes aren’t going away for Knicks

It got lost in the historic comeback, but it’s something that will certainly play a factor going forward.

OG Anunoby finishes in style after struggling early in Knicks’ Game 1 return

OG Anunoby’s injured hamstring prevented him from returning for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals — until he was needed most.

Knicks flip script, attack Harden to spark rally

The Knicks flipped the script on the Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals, as Jalen Brunson sparked a historic rally by relentless targeting James Harden.

Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns point center plan hits Game 1 roadblock

The first seven games of Karl-Anthony Towns, point center, had worked better than anyone could’ve anticipated. But this Game 1 was a different story.

Knicks won an unbelievable game because they didn’t stop believing

Yes. Yes, it did. It really happened.

Knicks - Cavaliers Notes: Mike Brown wins Game 1 chess match of Jalen Brunson vs. James Harden

A few notes from the Knicks’ remarkable Game 1 win, coming back from a 22-point deficit to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers, 115-104 in overtime, on Tuesday at Madison Square Garden.

Magic Johnson tips his cap to Knicks' Jalen Brunson after epic Game 1 performance

Brunson led the Knicks to an epic comeback victory over the Cavaliers to open up the Eastern Conference finals.

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