The Celtics got a big win on Sunday afternoon over the Knicks but New York came out of the game with more concerns than the loss itself. Star big man Karl-Anthony Towns appeared to suffer a left knee injury in the fourth quarter while attempting a dunk on Boston center Kristaps Porzingis.
SportsLine's Mike McClure, a daily Fantasy pro with more than $2 million in winnings, gives optimal NBA DFS lineup advice for Thursday, Feb. 20
Karl-Anthony Towns had 32 points and 18 rebounds, Jalen Brunson added 22 points and 12 assists and the New York Knicks edged the Chicago Bulls 113-111 in overtime Thursday night.
Things might go a bit differently next time around if the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers face each other again in the playoffs. At least they will if Tuesday's game is any indication. New York cruised to a 128-115 victory over Indiana at Gainbridge Fieldhouse and improved to 35-18 overall and 8-2 in the last 10 in the process.
The revised All-Star format drew some criticism around NBA circles, but the Knicks’ two participants mostly liked the experience — while offering the potential for a minor tweak in future years. Jalen Brunson’s suggestion was to make the games in the four-team setup end when one team reaches a higher point total than the current 40.
New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) and Atlanta Hawks forward Mouhamed Gueye (18) battle for the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 12
Karl-Anthony Towns has the opportunity to lead the Knicks to new heights and prove himself as a dominant force in the NBA. The Knicks last won the NBA championship in the 1972-73
The New York Knicks may lost more than a game on Sunday against the Boston Celtics. Karl-Anthony Towns left Sunday's divisional duel against the defending champions with an apparent lower-body injury during fourth quarter action.
The Knicks are still a work in progress, asserts Karl-Anthony Towns after being demolished by the Cavs and Celtics back-to-back.
“When Karl Anthony-Towns is on the court against any of the top-10 offenses in the league this season, the Knicks’ defensive rating is 127,” Tim Bontemps said. “The worst defensive rating in the league is 118. So to say that is bad is an understatement.”
Sunday was a painful experience for the New York Knicks, both mentally and physically. Things were dire enough for New York, which once again struggled to hold