Category: News

Watch Joakim Noah Posterize Giannis Antetokoumnpo

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There were many thrilling moments Friday night as the Knicks stormed back from an 18-point deficit to defeat the Bucks. One of the best was seeing Joakim Noah go strong to the hoop with a two-handed slam over future All-Star Giannis Antetokoumnpo. A little revenge for his game-winner on us Wednesday night.

Derrick Rose Expects to Return Tuesday Against Pacers

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Tonight, Derrick Rose is expecting to end his three-game absence from back spasms against the Indiana Pacers.

“That’s the plan,” Rose told assembled media after Monday’s practice. “I just want to put all these injuries behind me and get on with the season.

I think it’s just a one-shot thing. Before I fell I wasn’t worried about it. Things like this are going to happen. It comes with the season — bumps and falls. I just got to find a way around it. I can’t let it get to me mentally.”

How valuable is Rose’s success to the Knicks? Just look at their record since the explosive point guard has been sidelined. After playing just 10 minutes against the Phoenix Suns last week, Rose left for good with the back injury. The Knicks would lose the game in overtime following several late miscues from rookie point guard Ron Baker.

Two nights later, Golden State cruised to a 103-90 victory. And in New York’s last game against Denver, the Knicks were out-hustled in a 127-114 defeat.

Rose’s production (16 points, 47% FG) coupled with his penetration ability is essential to getting his teammates open looks. And with the Knicks nearly toppling back to .500, his return couldn’t have come at a better time.

 

[Video] Derrick Rose Ready to Return Against Lakers

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Derrick Rose is hopeful his back spasm issues are behind him as he looks to return on Sunday against the Los Angeles. Rose tweaked his back on Tuesday in the third quarter of New York’s win over the Miami Heat. After today’s practice, both Rose and Coach Hornacek updated the media on his progress.

 

 

Carmelo Anthony Moves Into 10th on Knicks All-Time Scoring List

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Last night, Carmelo Anthony’s season-high 35 points against the Miami Heat was enough to secure a win and his status as the 10th highest scorer in Knicks history. Anthony has 9011 points in seven NBA seasons in New York, pushing him past Bill Cartwright for #10 and behind Bill Bradley (9217) for the #9 spot.

Barring injury, Anthony is on pace this season to enter into the Top 5 currently held by Patrick Ewing (23,665), Walt Frazier (14,617), Willis Reed (12,183), Allan Houston (11,165) and Carl Braun (10,449).

Pat’s #1 spot is out of reach, but I expect Melo to nab that #2 spot before he hangs it up.

 

[Video] Happy 60th Birthday, Bernard King! Relive His 60 Point Christmas Game

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Today is Hall of Famer Bernard King’s 60th birthday. This month also coincides with the Knick legend’s most prolific game — scoring 60 points at Madison Square Garden on Christmas Day in 1984. That record would stand in 2014 when Carmelo Anthony eclipsed his idol with a 62-point Garden performance against the Bobcats. Relive every point below.

https://youtu.be/LnPIivMmo5o

[Video] Watch Kuzminskas Rise Over Cole Aldrich

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Wait a minute, Mindaugas Kuzminskas is putting guys on posters now?! Cole Aldrich is a former Knick so I hate it had to be him. Well, not really… This wasn’t a rim rattler by any means, but Kuz is quickly becoming a fan favorite with these type of plays.

Lloyd Banks Drops New Track “Misunderstood” to Celebrate Knicks OT Win Over Hornets

Lloyd Banks made a promise and he delivered. Before tonight’s game against the Hornets, Banks vowed to drop a new track if the Knicks emerged victorious. Well, the Knicks held off the Hornets in overtime and Banks promptly dropped “Misunderstood.” Produced by Beat Butcha, the introspective track marks the return of Banks’ “Blue Friday” series.

Melo, D-Rose and D-Wade Celebrate Thanksgiving

 

After an impressive win on Tuesday against the Trailblazers, Derrick Rose let it be known that he invited himself to Carmelo Anthony’s house for Thanksgiving. Earlier today, La La Anthony snapped a nice picture of the Knicks stars that also included Dwyane Wade.

During summer free agency, we had a few days were it appeared Wade was considering the Knicks. Imagine if that would have came to fruition? Sorry, Courtney Lee…

 

[Video] Greetings from Latvia: Porzingis Posterizes Mason Plumlee

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Kristaps Porzingis delivered another 30 point game at the Garden tonight in an impressive win against the Portland Trailblazers. In a game full of KP highlights, his most thrilling was this slam over Mason Plumlee.

I wonder what our own Marshall Plumlee thought of this move.

 

[Video] Carmelo Anthony Pokes Fun at Trolls and Critics in New Foot Locker Commercial

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Since coming to New York, the scrutiny on Carmelo Anthony has been high. And with New York not making the playoffs the last several years, some have come to view the perennial all-star as “overrated” and not even a Top 20 player in the league.

Foot Locker brilliantly captured that sentiment while giving Melo the chance to poke back with their “Week of Greatness” commercial series. Two fans attempt to belittle Melo’s accomplished career, but he quiets them with one simple question.

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Fun aside, this is a make or break seventh year for Melo in New York. With future franchise player Kristaps Porzingis in his second year and the acquisition of Derrick Rose, a losing record and missing the playoffs for a fourth consecutive year will have fans and media alike calling for Melo’s head. The tepid 5-7 Knicks record and Anthony’s own recent haphazard play (21 points on 42% shooting, 28% from three), have not helped matters.

Nonetheless, we’re not even a full month into the season. Carmelo Anthony has more than enough time to make his real-life detractors eat their words just like this commercial.