The New York Knicks have made a big comeback in the NBA playoffs this season, with their latest victory against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5, winning 106-95 (New York Post). This is the Knicks’ first playoff series win since 2013 (CBS Sports). Jalen Brunson was the game’s top scorer with 23 points, with fans taking to Twitter to hail the Knicks’ defense that helped them advance to the second round of the playoffs for the first time in a decade (Bleacher Report).
However, the win was not without concern as Julius Randle, the All-Star forward, left the game with an ankle injury that could impact his performance in the Eastern Conference semifinals (Sports Illustrated). The Knicks are set to face a tough challenge in the upcoming rounds as their 3-point percentage in the first-round series against the Cavaliers was only 27.5% (CBS Sports).
Despite this, Knicks fans are excited about the team’s performance, which has been boosted by head coach Tom Thibodeau’s decision to bench Randle during the entire fourth quarter of a previous game. Randle himself has expressed understanding of the decision and remains committed to the team’s success (New York Post).
As the Knicks move forward in the playoffs, fans and analysts alike will be keeping a close eye on Randle’s injury and the team’s 3-point shooting accuracy, but for now, they celebrate the team’s first-round victory and their return to the Eastern Conference semifinals.
