
Game 54: February 26, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks
Final Score: NYK 110 – PHI 105
Following a rough loss to the Boston Celtics on the road, the New York Knicks bounced back at home on Wednesday night against the Philadelphia 76ers. It was a much-needed win following two losses against the Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers. In this win against Philly, Jalen Brunson led the charge. He managed to score 34 points along with seven assists, including 14 crucial points in the final quarter to secure the win. His teammate Mikal Bridges also tallied 28 points, three assists, and three triples. As for Philadelphia would have to play without Joel Embiid, who’s been out due to an injury. They would have to rely on Tyrese Maxey and Paul George to carry the load. With this win, New York has improved their record to 38-20 for the season, while Philadelphia falls to 20-38 for the season.
Game 55: February 28, 2025
New York Knicks at Memphis Grizzlies
Final Score: NYK 114 – MEM 113
Friday night’s win saw the Knicks edge out the Memphis Grizzlies in a nail-biter, thanks to OG Anunoby’s game-winning shot with just 5.3 seconds left. But the real story of the night? The long-awaited return of Mitchell Robinson, whose presence instantly transformed the Knicks’ defense. His return did not disappoint. Despite being on a minutes limit, he still made an impact on the court. In just 12 minutes played, he managed to score six points, which came with five rebounds and one assist. His teammate Jalen Brunson also contributed 23 points, seven rebounds, six assists, and three steals. As for Memphis, Ja Morant carried the load. He finished the evening with 25 points and seven assists. With this win, New York has improved their record to 39-20 for the season, while Memphis falls to 38-21.
Game 56: March 2, 2025
New York Knicks at Miami Heat
Final Score: NYK 116 – MIA 112
The Knicks earned their third straight win over the Miami Heat thanks to a dramatic 19-point comeback. Jalen Brunson led the way, scoring 31 points, while 26 of them came after halftime. OG Anunoby added 23 points, nine rebounds and five assists, while Karl-Anthony dominated inside with a 19-point, 16-rebound double-double. It did seem like the Knicks were going to give up on this game, but that wasn’t the case. They fought back and earned this win in overtime. Credit goes out to both Brunson and Anunoby, who provided clutch plays that sealed the victory for the team. With this win, New York has improved their record to 40-20 for the season, while Miami falls to 28-31.
