Posting and Toasting Dec 5, 2023
Bucks 146, Knicks 122: Scenes from 23 three-pointers to seven.
Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports New York continues to shoot terribly in the land o’ brats, wastes 41 points from Julius Randle, and loses their IST Knockout game. In Wisconsin tonight, the New York Knicks (12-8) kept the score close through the first half against the Milwaukee Bucks (15-6), despite awful long-range shooting. In a defense-optional affair, the combined halftime point total was absolutely ridiculous (see below). The Knicks left their mojo in the locker room at intermission, were outscored 71-50 in the second half, and ultimately lost their In-Season...
Posting and Toasting Dec 5, 2023
Tom Thibodeau on facing Bucks, starting Quentin Grimes
Team playing well = Quentin Grimes starting games The New York Knicks and the Milwaukee Bucks will square off tonight to punch their tickets to Las Vegas and the Final Four of the first-ever In-Season Tournament. Expanding on Julius Randle’s comments made on Monday about having to face a stronger opponent in Milwaukee instead of a lesser squad had the Knicks failed to qualify for the IST Quarterfinals as the wild-card team, Tom Thibodeau sounded as happy as he’s ever done ahead of today’s game. “I think you have to choose how you want to frame it in your own mind, and I...
Posting and Toasting Dec 5, 2023
Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle quotes before IST quarterfinals
Soundbites from Tarrytown ahead of the first-ever IST QF in New York’s history. It’s NBA Cup time, folks. The In-Season Tournament Quarterfinals kicked off on Monday with Obi Toppin’s Indiana Pacers beating (an absent) Kristaps Portizing’s Boston Celtics before the New Orleans Pelicans dealt with the Sacramento Kings. On Tuesday, it’s time for the Los Angeles Lakers and the Phoenix Suns to fight for a ticket to Las Vegas, as well as for our beloved New York Knicks as they will face the Milwaukee Bucks on the road at Fiserv Forum later today. The Knickerbockers held a...
Posting and Toasting Dec 4, 2023
Knicks’ Julius Randle earns Eastern Conference Player of the Week
Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via He’s so back! Julius Randle might have had a shaky start to the season, but he has found his groove. The Knicks’ forward was just named Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games that took place from November 27th to December 3rd. Julius Randle is an absolute MACHINE pic.twitter.com/2SVWTtgpUC— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) December 4, 2023 In his last three games, Randle has averaged 24.7 points, 13.3 rebounds, and 7.3 assists. He is also shooting nearly 55 percent on his field goal attempts. More importantly, the...
Posting and Toasting Dec 3, 2023
No, Julius Randle has not had a “slow start” to the 2023-24 season
Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via False narratives abound, beware of them! Check this out. Now tell me Julius Randle is having a “slow start to the 2023-24 season.” Randle is playing his 10th season of pro hoops since he landed in the Association coming out of Kentucky. He did so by getting drafted as a top-10 pick by the Los Angeles Lakers in 2014. Seventh overall, Hollywood bound. The 2014 Lakers sucked a bit. Los Angeles had enjoyed playoffs basketball uninterruptedly from 2006 through 2013. They won two Finals—back-to-back, no less—in June 2009 and...
Posting and Toasting Dec 1, 2023
Knicks 119, Raptors 106: Scenes from DiVincenzo making another compelling case for starting
Photo by Vaughn Ridley/NBAE via 52 bench points bury Toronto down the stretch. There were reasons to worry ahead of tonight’s game at Scotiabank Arena. The New York Knicks (12-7) had beat the Pistons at Madison Square Garden last night, and it was reasonable to expect some fatigue. Julius Randle was listed as questionable with knee inflammation. The Toronto Raptors (9-11) have a mediocre record, but their defense is not to be underestimated. No need to worry. Tonight, the reserves did much of the heavy lifting, combining for 52 points off the bench. Donte DiVincenzo...
Posting and Toasting Dec 1, 2023
Game Thread: Knicks at Raptors, December 1, 2023
Photo by Brandon Todd/NBAE via Playing the second of a back-to-back, the Knicks hope to win their third straight as they battle the Raptors. Led by Scottie Barnes (19.1 PPG, 9.1 RPG, and 5.5 APG) and Pascal Siakam (19.9 PPG, 7.1 RPG, and 5.1 APG), the Toronto Raptors (9-10) are a tough defensive squad. Tonight, they welcome the New York Knicks (11-7), who played last night at home against the Detroit Pistons. The Knicks’ starters had to close the game to finish off the Pistons, so fatigue could be an obstacle tonight. And if Julius Randle (Questionable) sits with...
Minneapolis Star-Tribune Nov 30, 2023
Brunson scores 42, Knicks send Pistons to franchise-record 16th straight loss
Jalen Brunson scored 42 points, Julius Randle had 29 points and 10 rebounds, and the New York Knicks sent the Detroit Pistons to their franchise-record 16th consecutive loss with a 118-112 victory Thursday night.
Posting and Toasting Nov 30, 2023
Knicks 118, Pistons 112: Scenes from Brunson saving the Knicks from embarrassment
Photo by Elsa/ Jalen Brunson scores his sixth 40+ game as a Knick and Julius Randle adds 29 to hold off the Detroit Pistons. The Detroit Pistons (2-16) played against the Lakers last night, and successfully added a 15th loss to this season’s most shameful streak. On Tuesday, the New York Knicks (11-7) beat the Charlotte Hornets by 24 points. The Knicks would have egg on their faces if they lost tonight, with the reeling Pistons appearing in the second of a back-to-back. Yeah, well. While the Knicks thought about the Christmas presents they’ve yet to buy, or postgame...
Minneapolis Star-Tribune Nov 28, 2023
Knicks rout Hornets, earn wild-card spot in East to advance in the In-Season Tournament
Julius Randle had 25 points and 20 rebounds, RJ Barrett scored 16 points, and the New York Knicks advanced to the quarterfinals of the NBA In-Season Tournament with a 115-91 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night.
FOX Sports Nov 28, 2023
Julius Randle's double-double secures Knicks' spot in NBA Cup quarterfinals
The Knicks assured themselves of a place in the quarterfinals of the NBA In-Season Tournament with a 115-91 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night.
Posting and Toasting Nov 26, 2023
Suns 116, Knicks 113: Scenes from a Booker bash in the second half
Photo by Rich Graessle/ The Knicks needed another comeback but fell just short, wasting 35 points from Jalen Brunson and 28 from Julius Randle. The New York Knicks (9-7) needed a huge comeback to beat the Heat on Friday. They needed another comeback in tonight’s tilt against the Phoenix Suns (11-6) but this time fell short. Final score, 116-113. Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal, and Grayson Allen all sat for Phoenix. The Suns have surprising depth, though. With Eric Gordon contributing a season-high 25 points, Devin Booker having a career-best year, and with six players...
Posting and Toasting Nov 20, 2023
Congratulations to NBA (and P&T) Player of Week, Jalen Brunson
Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via That’s my quarterback. Doff your cap to the New York Knicks’ Jalen Brunson for earning his second NBA Player of the Week honors. The NBA announced the recipients from each conference on Monday. Jalen took the title for the East; De’Aaron Fox of the Sacramento Kings was chosen from the West. Also notable: Knicks’ teammate Julius Randle was a runner-up for the award. Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox and New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively,...
Posting and Toasting Nov 17, 2023
Game Preview: Knicks at Wizards, November 17, 2023
Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Another In-Season Tournament tussle. The New York Knicks (6-5) embark on the second leg of their inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament journey tonight against the Washington Wizards (2-9). The Knicks have won 4 of their last 5, and hope to keep the good times rolling. Despite the absence of RJ Barrett in their last two games, the New York offense has been clicking lately, and the combination of improved three point marksmanship and a more efficient Julius Randle has been directly translating into wins. However, two typical starters...
Posting and Toasting Nov 16, 2023
Three takeaways from the Knicks’ victory over Atlanta
Photo by Adam Hagy/NBAE via The resurgent play of Julius Randle, the paint-work by Mitchell Robinson, and a grit that starts with Jalen Brunson make the Knicks must-see TV. For your consideration . . . here are three takeaways from the Knicks’ win over the Atlanta Hawks last night. 1. Julius Randle is ready for your All-Star votes: Julius Randle had another dominant night in Atlanta, leading all scorers in the Knicks’ 116-114 win. For the second time at State Farm Arena this season, he just missed a triple double. He made 12 of his 24 field goal attempts for 29...
