The New York Knicks are on a roll in the playoffs, leading the series against the Cleveland Cavaliers 3-1 (Posting and Toasting). The team has been displaying great cohesion and connectedness, which has led to their success (CBS Sports). In a recent game, third-year forward, Obi Toppin, took advantage of an opportunity when Julius Randle struggled and was benched for the entire fourth quarter (New York Post). Toppin proved to be “terrific” in his rare closing role (New York Post).
One significant factor contributing to the Knicks’ success is their frontcourt’s size. Two players, Mitchell Robinson and Isaiah Hartenstein, have made a huge impact in matching up against the Cavaliers’ sizable frontcourt (New York Post). Additionally, Donovan Mitchell, a Cleveland player, placed blame on himself for “playing like s–t” after losing to the Knicks (New York Post).
Off the court, comedian Pete Davidson was caught on camera shoving an overzealous Knicks fan who tried to hug him after a game (New York Post). Meanwhile, RJ Barrett, the Knicks’ young player, is showing potential but still has a ways to go before reaching Alex Rodriguez’s designation (New York Post).
Looking ahead, the Knicks will take on their next opponent in the playoffs, and fans will be eager to see if the team can continue their winning streak (CBS Sports). In the meantime, the Golden State Warriors and Stephen Curry evened their series against the Kings in Sunday’s games (CBS Sports).
