The New York Knicks have been making headlines in the NBA playoffs this week. On Friday, the Knicks easily won Game 3 against the Cleveland Cavaliers, thanks to their strong defense. The Knicks have a storied past, making the playoffs every season in the 1990s and twice more into the new millennium. They even made it to the NBA Finals twice during that time (New York Post).
Despite being snubbed for the NBA’s Sixth Man award, Immanuel Quickley has been fueling his career with a fiery determination to succeed (New York Post). The Knicks are also getting ready to return home to Madison Square Garden, where the atmosphere is said to be electric. Fans are already excited for the upcoming games and the Knicks know they have their support (New York Post).
Quentin Grimes, a Knicks player, is planning to be more assertive in Game 3 against the Cavaliers. He took only six shots in the first two games, but recognizes the importance of stepping up his game (New York Post). They will face a challenging opponent, as the Cavaliers vs Knicks is predicted to be the most interesting and competitive first-round series in the Eastern Conference (CBS Sports).
NBA players recently voted Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau as the coach they’d least want to play for, attributing this sentiment to his demanding style (Bleacher Report). However, Julius Randle, the Knicks’ star player, is all smiles after returning from injury. He missed the final five regular season games, but is clearly having the most fun back on the court (New York Post).
With all of this excitement surrounding the Knicks, some have even speculated that they could be the top team to lure Portland Trail Blazers player Damian Lillard away from the West Coast (Sports Illustrated). As the playoffs continue, all eyes will be on the Knicks to see how they fare in the postseason.
