If you’ve been following NBA coverage recently, you might think the New York Knicks are one of the league’s biggest disappointments, struggling to compete against top-tier opponents. Yet, despite the skepticism,
The New York Knicks are coming off a loss to the Boston Celtics on Sunday, but that was not the storyline from the game. 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.
The New York Knicks were down as much as 27 points against the Boston Celtics, yet massive third-quarter performances from Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns helped propel them back into the game. While the Knicks were using the first few minutes of the fourth quarter to try and secure the comeback,
Almost every time the New York Knicks have played an elite team this season, it hasn’t ended well for them. Despite that, Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau doesn’t seem the least bit concerned. After Thibodeau was blasted for putting Karl-Anthony Towns back into Sunday’s blowout loss against the Boston Celtics,
Karl-Anthony Towns practiced Tuesday and said he would see how his knee felt Wednesday before determining whether he’d play against the 76ers.
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.
For Wednesday’s contest between the Philadelphia 76ers and the New York Knicks, the home team could be without a key player as Karl Anthony-Towns is in danger o
New York Knicks center Ariel Hukporti suffers torn meniscus, expected to miss 4-6 weeks, further depleting the frontcourt.
New York Knicks fans couldn't believe that Tom Thibodeau sent Karl-Anthony Towns back into the game after he was injured.
BOSTON — The Knicks are at a crossroads in Beantown. A loss in Sunday’s matinee, particularly an ugly one, would further the freshly reinforced idea they’re not equipped for the big time. A victory would redirect the narrative and serve as evidence the Knicks aren’t going to roll over against the East’s elite.
Built to compete with the Eastern Conference’s elite during the offseason, the New York Knicks are trying to still figure out how to break into the top group after the past two games.