Following back-to-back losses to the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics, their 0-7 record against the NBA’s elite has only fueled doubts about their legitimacy. The Knicks are the only top-four team yet to hit the 40-win mark, leading fans to question just how far they can go once the postseason begins.
The New York Knicks are among the best teams in the Eastern Conference, but they have struggled against elite competition throughout the season. After recent lo
In Sunday’s loss to Boston, Knick’s superstar center Karl-Anthony Towns limped to the locker room in the fourth quarter with a knee injury. Towns was then examined by team trainers before head coach Tom Thibodeau made a questionable decision to put him back in the game a few minutes later.
So until further notice, the Knicks can’t be classified as contenders. They’re too far below the Celtics and Cavaliers to be taken seriously. Sunday was just the latest example. In three games against Boston, they’ve been outscored by 63 points and struggle to defend the 3-point line.
On Sunday afternoon, the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics will face off in Massachusetts. For the game, both teams have announced their injury reports. The Knicks have ruled out Kevin McCullar Jr.,
The New York Knicks are off to a great 37-20 start, but they have fallen short of knocking off the top teams in the league. Following blowout losses to the
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Feb 23, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) controls the ball while Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) defends during the first half at TD Garden. The Knicks fell to the Boston Celtics 118-105 on Sunday. In the process, Towns got hurt and limped to the bench.