Knicks let closeout slip away, fall 106-103 in Game 5 as series heads back to Detroit
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So close, yet not enough. The Knicks had a chance to shut the door on the first round and punch their ticket to the next, but instead, they let it […]
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A day later, Tom Thibodeau’s delay in calling timeout to reinsert Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart into the Knicks’ frustrating Game 5 loss to the Pistons remained a national story. ... Read moreNew York Post 2 hours ago By Zach BrazillerThe coaching reason Jalen Brunson wasn’t subbed back into Game 5 sooner became the loudest debate. But the health reason for why he was subbed out is more relevant to... Read moreNew York Post 3 hours ago By Stefan BondyThe Knicks’ depth was an issue all season, and it’s expectedly become a disadvantage in their first-round series against the Pistons.... Read moreNew York Post 4 hours ago By Jared SchwartzFor the series, Dennis Schröder is averaging 13.2 points per game with stellar shooting — 52.3 percent from the field and 52.9 percent from 3-point range.... Read moreNew York Post 5 hours ago By Jared SchwartzThe Knicks do, technically, have Game 7 back at the Garden on Saturday to use as a safety net. Taken by the letter of the law — and also by... Read moreNew York Post 8 hours ago By Mike VaccaroTom Thibodeau’s halftime talks haven’t exactly had the Knicks raring to go coming out of the break.... Read moreNew York Post 9 hours ago By Jared SchwartzBrunson has drawn accusations of being a foul merchant from opposing fan bases and it has become a theme in this series.... Read moreNew York Post 10 hours ago By Erich Richter... Read moreESPN 11 hours agoOn the April 30th, 2025 edition of ‘Brandon’s Morning Take’, Brandon London reacts to the Knicks’ disastrous second-half performance in Game 5 against the Pistons, as Detroit looked to have... Read moreNew York Post 12 hours ago By NY Post VideoAt this point, Miles McBride said anything might help.... Read moreNY Daily News 12 hours ago By Kristian WinfieldWhat bloggers write
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Marc and Jay try to keep calm while talking about games 3 and 4. We go over everything that’s going wrong, confidence level, Jay has finally had it with Thibs,... Read moreThe NY Knicks Podcast 3 hours ago By JayPhoto by Paras Griffin/Getty Images Knicks’ OG Anunoby receives a vote. Dyson Daniels has been named the 2024–25 Kia NBA Most Improved Player, becoming the second Hawk to earn the... Read morePosting and Toasting 3 hours ago By Russell RichardsonPhoto by David L. Nemec/NBAE via Getty Images Imagine choosing to play a series-clinching game without your best player and Duracell bunny. That’s Thibs. Blame it on the coach, or... Read morePosting and Toasting 14 hours ago By Antonio LosadaKnicks can?t close out Pistons in Game 5, fall 106-103 – amNewYork 04/30/2025 10:41:55 Ausar Thompson is learning playoff basketball at hyperspeed. That’s scary for the Knicks – Detroit... Read moreKnicker Blogger 16 hours ago By Knicks News BotNew York let a chance to close out this series slip through their fingers on Tuesday night, losing to the Detroit Pistons in Game 5.... Read moreSNY 21 hours ago By Ian BegleyKnicks' Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart both dealt with minor bumps throughout the hard-fought game, but made it clear they will be OK for the crucial matchup less than 48... Read moreSNY 23 hours ago By Colin MartinPhoto by Sarah Stier/Getty Images Game Six is Thursday. Tonight, in Game Five of the first round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs, the New York Knicks (3-2) overcame a cold... Read morePosting and Toasting 1 day ago By Russell RichardsonThe Knicks lost Game 5 to the Detroit Pistons, 106-103, on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden.... Read moreSNY 1 day ago By Robert SanchezPhoto by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images One win away: Knicks aim to finish Detroit in Game Five The New York Knicks return to Madison Square Garden tonight with a 3-1 lead... Read morePosting and Toasting 1 day ago By Russell RichardsonAfter the Knicks tore the heart of the Pistons at the end of Game 4 in Detroit, it’s now really a question of when and not whether the Knicks take... Read moreKnicker Blogger 1 day ago By Brian Cronin
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Last 10 games:
Apr 29: | 103 - 106 | L | vs | ![]() |
Apr 27: | 93 - 94 | W | @ | ![]() |
Apr 24: | 116 - 118 | W | @ | ![]() |
Apr 21: | 94 - 100 | L | vs | ![]() |
Apr 19: | 123 - 112 | W | vs | ![]() |
Apr 13: | 105 - 113 | W | @ | ![]() |
Apr 11: | 102 - 108 | L | vs | ![]() |
Apr 10: | 115 - 106 | L | @ | ![]() |
Apr 08: | 117 - 119 | L | vs | ![]() |
Apr 06: | 112 - 98 | W | vs | ![]() |
PLAYER MOVEMENT
Roster moves | |
Date | Move |
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Apr 01, 2025 | Signed forward P.J. Tucker to a Rest-of-Season Contract. |
Mar 20, 2025 | Signed forward P.J. Tucker to a 10-Day Contract. |
Mar 10, 2025 | Signed forward P.J. Tucker to a 10-Day Contract. |
Mar 04, 2025 | Claimed forward Anton Watson off waivers. |
Mar 04, 2025 | Signed forward MarJon Beauchamp to a Two-Way Contract. |
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