Nikola Jokic says the surging New York Knicks are a 'top-5 candidate' to win the NBA title
Two years after he won an NBA title, Nikola Jokic views the surging New York Knicks as a “top-five candidate” to end their 52-year championship drought. The Knicks beat Jokic's Denver Nuggets 122-112 on Wednesday for their fifth straight victory.
Nikola Jokic's Bold Statement After Knicks-Nuggets
On Wednesday night, the New York Knicks accomplished a feat that very few NBA teams can do - sweeping Nikola Jokic in a regular season series. In November, the Knicks absolutely destroyed the Nuggets 145-118.
Knicks stifle Nikola Jokic, Nuggets to roll to fifth straight victory
The best basketball player on the planet looked average, and the Knicks took advantage. Besieged by early foul trouble and flustered late by the Knicks’ aggressiveness, Nuggets star Nikola Jokic,
Jalen Brunson helps Knicks get past Nuggets for 5th straight win
Jalen Brunson posted his second double-double in three games on Wednesday night for the host New York Knicks, who continued their surge with a 122-112 win over the Denver Nuggets.
Brunson has 30 points and 15 assists as Knicks beat slumping Nuggets 122-112 for 5th straight win
Jalen Brunson had 30 points and 15 assists, OG Anunoby scored 23 points and the New York Knicks beat the Denver Nuggets 122-112 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory.
Jalen Brunson, Knicks Down Denver For 5th Straight Win
With the win, the Knicks (32-16) have won five in a row and secured their second sweep of the Nuggets in the last three seasons. Though the Knicks did not reach their massive tally of 143 that appeared in their column in each of the last two games, the 408 points that have combined to earn are the most they've had in any trio in franchise history.
Jalen Brunson Leads Knicks Through 5th Straight In Victory Over Nuggets
For a team that has struggled internally on defense for the better part of most of the year, the Knicks' strong performance shows that the team is improving when it matters most. The victory is New York's fifth straight and sixth victory in their last seven tries.
Jalen Brunson Thrills Fans as Knicks Slow Down Nikola Jokić in Win vs. Nuggets
The New York Knicks downed the Denver Nuggets 122-112 on Wednesday behind another tremendous night from Jalen Brunson. Brunson had his sixth game with 30
Instant Analysis: New York Knicks Shut Down Nikola Jokic To Secure Massive Win Over Denver Nuggets
The Nuggets looked out of sorts tonight, with the Knicks doing a fantastic job on both ends of the court to ensure victory for their team. Tom Thibodeau often gets criticized for
Nikola Jokic calls Knicks a top-five NBA title contender after off night against New York's defense
After being held to just 17 points in the Knicks' win over the Nuggets on Wednesday, three-time MVP Nikola Jokic praised New York and assessed their chances at a title this season.
Nuggets fall short against Knicks on another quiet night for Nikola Jokic
Reminiscing about the Knicks’ visit to Denver two months ago, Michael Malone gave a slightly embarrassed chuckle. “They looked really together when we played early in the year,” the 10th-year Nuggets coach said.
Knicks’ harmonious play making loudest complaint disappear
The loudest complaint about these Knicks until a few days ago — and a fair one — was that they could bully bad teams, but ...
Knicks top Nuggets for fifth straight win, set franchise record for most points scored in three-game span
Jalen Brunson was sensational against Denver, finishing with 30 points and 15 assists. OG Anunoby added 23 points on five 3-pointers. Josh Hart was brilliant in ways that exceed even his impressive ...
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Knicks could trade for 76ers backup wing at the trade deadline
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How good can the Knicks’ defense be? We just found out
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How the Knicks found their groove playing fast: ‘You learn it’s an advantage’
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The New York Knicks began their aggressiveness in the trade market in Dec. 2023 when they acquired OG Anunoby from the ...
Knicks vs. Nuggets prediction: NBA odds, picks, best bets Wednesday
Coming in as underdogs, the Nuggets are a good bet here, considering they’re No. 7 in overall net rating, whereas the Knicks ...
Knicks vs. Nuggets Injury Report Reveals Healthy Road Team
After destroying the Memphis Grizzlies 143-106 on Monday, the New York Knicks host another Western Conference playoff ...