Tag: Knicks
76ers, Knicks make additions with eye on champion Celtics
The Celtics were far and away the pride of the Eastern Conference, bulldozing their way to the franchise’s 18th NBA championship with a talented roster built around perimeter scoring and lockdown defense. The race to prevent Boston from becoming the first team since the 2018 Golden State Warriors to repeat as champs began with the…
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T-Wolves rally from 20 down in second half to oust Nuggets; Pacers show maimed Knicks the exit
DENVER, COLORADO – MAY 19: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves shoots the ball against Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets during the first half in Game Seven of the Western Conference Second Round Playoffs at Ball Arena on May 19, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees…
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Knicks face Pacers, an old-school playoff rival wtih new-age game
Myles Turner #33 of the Indiana Pacers and Isaiah Hartenstein #55 of the New York Knicks battle for a loose ball during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on December 30, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Andy Lyons/Getty Images/AFP NEW YORK — Back when the New York Knicks would annually march on in the NBA playoffs, they’d…
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Knicks advance to East Conference semis, eliminating 76ers
New York Knicks’ Josh Hart reacts during the second half of Game 6 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers, Thursday, May 2, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) PHILADELPHIA — With a frenzied Philly crowd clamoring for defense, Josh Hart hesitated for just a second after Jalen Brunson passed him…
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NBA says Tyrese Maxey was fouled twice before Knicks’ go-ahead
Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse, right, talks to Tyrese Maxey, center, and Joel Embiid, left, during the second half of Game 2 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the New York Knicks, Monday, April 22, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) NEW YORK — Philadelphia’s Tyrese Maxey was fouled twice…
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76ers to file protest officiating in Game 2 loss to Knicks
Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse, right, talks to Tyrese Maxey, center, and Joel Embiid, left, during the second half of Game 2 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the New York Knicks, Monday, April 22, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) NEW YORK — The Philadelphia 76ers plan to file…
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Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart help Knicks beat 76ers in Game 1
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) drives against Philadelphia 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr., bottom center, and guard Kyle Lowry, back left, during the first half in Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer) NEW YORK — Jalen…
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Sixers rally to beat Heat, book playoff clash with Knicks
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – APRIL 17: Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat and Kelly Oubre Jr. #9 of the Philadelphia 76ers challenge for the ball during the second quarter of the Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament at the Wells Fargo Center on April 17, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees…
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NBA: Knicks come back from 21 points to beat Kings, end skid
New York Knicks’ Jalen Brunson, right, steals the ball from Sacramento Kings’ Domantas Sabonis during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, April 4, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) NEW YORK — Jalen Brunson had 35 points and 11 assists, Josh Hart scored a season-high 31 points and the New…
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Thunder clinch first playoff spot since 2020, top Knicks
Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots the go-ahead basket over New York Knicks’ Miles McBride (2) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in New York, Sunday, March 31, 2024. (AP Photo/Peter K. Afriyie) NEW YORK — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made the go-ahead jumper from the corner with 2.6 seconds left, sending the…
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