Tag: New York Knicks

NBA: Beasley fuels Knicks upset of Celtics; Cavs and Raptors win

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Michael Beasley was the unlikely hero in the New York Knicks’ upset of NBA Eastern Conference leaders Boston Thursday, exploding for 32 points to fuel a 102-93 triumph over the Celtics. Beasley’s effort off the bench — including 28 points in the second half — had “M-V-P” chants ringing around Madison Square Garden. He more than compensated for Kristaps Porzingis’ worst NBA game: a 0-for-11 shooting display that yielded […]

Beasley’s 30 spoils Melo’s return to New York

By Tennie Sumague EBC New York Bureau NEW YORK (Eagle News) — A sold out Madison Square Garden crowd warmly welcomed Carmelo Anthony back during the pregame introductions as the New York Knicks franchise paid tribute to their former All-Star. Then it was back to business. Michael Beasley scored a career best 30 points as the Knicks won their fourth straight game, a 111-96 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder Saturday night. Fans cheered and […]

NBA: Knicks down Nets despite early exit for Porzingis

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — The New York Knicks lost star forward Kristaps Porzingis to a left knee injury in the second half, but held on for a 111-104 NBA victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday. Courtney Lee scored a season-high 27 points for the Knicks, who notched a third straight win. Porzingis scored 13 points before departing with 9:25 to play in the third quarter. With their Latvian star off the floor, […]

Porzingis, Beasley lift Knicks over Lakers in overtime

By Tennie Sumague EBC New York Bureau NEW YORK (Eagle News) — Round one of the Kristaps Porzingis-Lonzo Ball showdown ended in dramatic fashion where the “unicorn” outdueled the “big baller,” as the New York Knicks pulled a nail biting 113-109 overtime victory against the Los Angeles Lakers at Madison Square Garden. It was a back and forth battle throughout until the Knicks gained momentum late in the fourth when Frank Ntilikina buried a three […]

Knicks hold off Hawks; earn 12th home game win

By Norman Castro EBC Sports International New York Bureau NEW YORK (Eagle News) — After a devastating loss against the last place Chicago Bulls on the road, the Knicks bounced back from an up and down stint to defeat a young Atlanta Hawks team 111-107 Sunday night at Madison Square Garden. Kristaps Porzingis led the way with 30 points, eight rebounds and three block shots. Doug McDermott posted 23 points off the bench and Jarrett […]

NBA: Knicks struggle to find identity without Porzingis; lose to Magic.

By: Norman Castro, EBC Sports International, New York Bureau NEW YORK (Eagle News) – A shorthanded New York Knicks team suffered their fourth loss in five games, falling 105-100 to the Orlando Magic at Madison Square Garden Sunday afternoon. Playing without their top two scorers, Kristaps Porzingis and Tim Hardaway Jr., the Knicks struggled to contain the Magic early as Orlando shot a blistering 14 of 23 from the field including 3 for 7 from […]

Knicks win; hand Clippers ninth straight loss

By Tennie Sumague EBC New York Bureau NEW YORK (Eagle News) – After a tough road loss last Friday against the Toronto Raptors, the New York Knicks regained their winning form with an easy 107-85 victory over the struggling Los Angeles Clippers Monday night. Kristaps Porzingis led the way for the Knicks with 25 points in 29 minutes and dominated defensively alongside Enes Kanter, frustrating Clippers’ big men Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan throughout the […]

Lebron, Cavs 43-point fourth quarter comeback stuns Knicks

By Tennie Sumague EBC New York Bureau NEW YORK (Eagle News) – Lebron James saved his best shot for last, silencing the sold out Madison Square Garden crowd with a step back 3-point shot over Kristaps Porzingis with 1:23 left in the fourth quarter to lift the Cleveland Cavaliers from 23 points down and stun the Knicks 104-101 Monday night. An array of boos filled the arena throughout the game for James, who heavily criticized […]

Porzingis, Knicks rally past Hornets

  By Tennie Sumague EBC New York Bureau NEW YORK (Eagle News) – For the second consecutive game, Kristaps Porzingis led another fourth quarter comeback as the New York Knicks ended on a 18-4 run to rally past the Charlotte Hornets 118-113 at Madison Square Garden Tuesday night. Porzingis, who was named the Eastern Conference player of the week, scored 28 points, including a shot clock expiring layup drive down the lane with 11 seconds […]

Porzingis scores career best as Knicks comeback against Pacers

By Tennie Sumague EBC New York Bureau NEW YORK (Eagle News) –  Kristaps Porzingis has proven again why he’s the New York Knicks’ Most Valuable Player, scoring a career and team best 40 points as New York came from a 19-point deficit in the third quarter to beat the Indiana Pacers 108-101 at Madison Square Garden Sunday night. In a game where the Knicks struggled defensively and trailed through three quarters, Porzingis sparked the team’s […]

Porzingis scores career high 38 points as Knicks hold off Nuggets

By Tennie Sumague EBC New York Bureau NEW YORK (Eagle News) — Another stellar performance by New York  Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis as fans chanted “M-V-P” in the final 50 seconds of the Knicks 116-110 win over the Denver Nuggets at Madison Square Garden Monday night. Porzingis became the first player in Knicks franchise history to score at least 30 points in five of the first six games of the season and the youngest player […]

NBA: Cavs’ struggles continue with shock loss to Knicks

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Tim Hardaway Jr. and Kristaps Porzingis combined for 66 points Sunday as the New York Knicks stunned the struggling Cavaliers 114-95 in Cleveland. The Knicks notched their first win over the Cavs since October 30, 2014, ending a 10-game losing streak against the NBA Eastern Conference powerhouse. Hardaway scored 34 points and Porzingis added 32 with 12 rebounds for the Knicks, who handed LeBron James and the Cavaliers a […]