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2024-25 New York Knicks: A quick preview

With one of the strongest starting fives in the NBA, the Knicks have the talent and depth to compete with anyone in the league. Their offseason moves, headlined by the acquisition of Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns, have transformed this team …

With one of the strongest starting fives in the NBA, the Knicks have the talent and depth to compete with anyone in the league. Their offseason moves, headlined by the acquisition of Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns, have transformed this team into a potential juggernaut. Towns addresses their frontline deficiencies, especially with Mitchell Robinson‘s ongoing recovery from ankle surgery, while Bridges provides elite perimeter defense and scoring ability.

Despite losing Julius Randle and others in blockbuster trades, the Knicks have managed to retain a solid core and infuse top-tier talent that complements the existing squad, particularly Jalen Brunson in the backcourt. Depth might be a concern, especially in the frontcourt until Robinson returns, though.

Tom Thibodeau’s knack for maximizing his main rotation could be crucial, but he’ll need to integrate bench contributions effectively to navigate the regular season and go deep in the playoffs. With a lineup that blends star power and utility, the Knicks are not just aiming for a good playoff run; they have the tools to aim for the top.

Former Warrior Donte DiVincenzo eliminated from playoffs in Knicks’ loss vs. Pacers in Game 7

Donte DiVincenzo led the Knicks with a 39 point effort in Game 7 against the Pacers on Sunday.

In the second game of Sunday’s pair of Game 7s in the NBA, a former member of the Golden State Warriors was on the floor with a chance to punch a ticket to the Eastern Conference finals.

After the Indiana Pacers blasted the New York Knicks in Game 6 to force a Game 7, the series shifted back to Madison Square Garden for a win-or-go-home contest on Sunday.

With multiple players dealing with injuries, including All-Star guard Jalen Brunson, Donte DiVincenzo took over for the Knicks. The former Villanova standout notched a game-high 39 points on 11-of-21 shooting from the floor with a  red-hot nine-made 3-pointers. DiVincenzo added four rebounds, two steals and an assist in 41 minutes against the Pacers.

Despite DiVincenzo’s explosive performance, the short-handed Knicks couldn’t keep pace with the Pacers on Sunday in Game 7. All five members of Indiana’s starting lineup tallied 17 or more points. Tyrese Haliburton led the way with 26 points on 10-of-17 shooting in Game 7.

Behind Haliburton, Pascal Siakam and Andrew Nembard, the Pacers secured a spot in the Eastern Conference finals with a 130-109 win over the Knicks on Sunday. The Pacers will meet the No. 1 seed Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference finals.

DiVincenzo exploded in the postseason, scoring in double figures seven times, including two games with over 30 points. In his first regular-season with the Knicks, DiVincenzo averaged 15.5 points on 44.3% shooting from the field to go along with 4.7 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game.

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Former Warrior Donte DiVincenzo tallies 17 pooints in Knicks’ Game 6 loss vs. Pacers

The former Golden State guard tallied 17 points during the Knicks’ Game 6 loss against the Pacers on Friday.

After falling down 3-2 and facing elimination in Game 6 at home, the Indiana Pacers battled the New York Knicks to force a Game 7 with a 116-103 win on Friday night in Indiana.

In Game 6, former Golden State Warrior Donte DiVincenzo played 39 minutes while recording 31 points on 11-of-26 shooting from the field to go along with two assists and four rebounds against the Pacers.

The Knicks didn’t have an answer for Pascal Siakam. The former Toronto Raptors All-Star forward notched 25 points on 11-of-21 shooting from the field to go along with seven boards, five assists and two steals in 31 minutes.

Watch highlights from Game 6 via YouTube:

With Indiana’s win on Friday, the series will shift back to New York for a highly-anticipated Game 7. The win-or-go-home Game 7 is slated for Sunday at 12:30 p.m. PT at Madison Square Garden.

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Former Warrior Donte DiVincenzo tallies 8 points vs. Pacers in Game 5

Donte DiVincenzo and the Knicks are just one win away from advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals.

After two straight losses in Indiana, former Golden State Warrior guard turned New York Knicks wing Donte DiVincenzo returned to the Big Apple on Tuesday for a highly anticipated Game 5 in front of a fiery crowd.

In Game 5, DiVincenzo recorded eight points on 4-of-14 shooting from the field with seven boards, four assists, three steals and a block in 30 minutes against the Indiana Pacers. DiVincenzo wasn’t able to knock down a 3, shooting 0-for-6 from deep in Game 5 at Madison Square Garden.

The interactions between DiVincenzo and Indiana center Myles Turner turned chippy in the third quarter. Following a big dunk by DiVincenzo, the pair had a heated exchange and had to be separated on the other end of the court.

Via @NBA_NewYork on X:

Despite DiVincenzo’s cold shooting night, the Knicks cruised to a dominant 121-91 win over the Pacers behind a fiery effort from Jalen Brunson. The Knicks All-Star point guard notched 44 points on 18-of-35 shooting from the file to go along with seven assists and four rebounds in 43 minutes.

Watch highlights from Game 5 via YouTube:

Through the first three games of the series, DiVincenzo tallied 25 or more points, including a playoff career-high 35-point outburst in Game 3. However, DiVincenzo has been quiet over the last two games, scoring in single figures against the Pacers.

DiVincenzo and the Knicks will be back on the court for Game 6 with a chance to close out the Pacers and punch their ticket to the Eastern Conference Finals.

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Former Warrior Donte DiVincenzo scores 28 points in Knicks Game 2 win vs. Pacers

The former Warriors guard tallied 28 points in the Knicks’ Game 2 win over the Pacers on Wednesday night.

A former member of the Golden State Warriors has been at the center of the New York Knicks’ run through the postseason. When the Knicks took a 2-0 lead over the Indiana Pacers in the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs, the ex-Golden State guard helped with a 28-point outburst.

Donte DiVincenzo continued his impressive playoff campaign with 28 points on 10-of-20 shooting from the field to go along with six boards, four assists and a steal in 44 minutes against the Pacers. DiVincenzo caught fire from beyond the arc, drilling a game-high six 3-pointers on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden.

Via @NBA on X:

Behind 28 points from DiVincenzo, 28 points from OG Annunoby and 29 points from Jalen Brunson, the Knicks took a commanding 2-0 lead in the series with a 130-121 win over the Pacers in Game 2.

On Friday, the series will shift to Indiana for Game 3.

Watch: Former Warrior Donte DiVincenzo knocks down clutch triple in Knicks’ Game 1 win vs. Pacers

Donte DiVincenzo knocked down another clutch 3-pointers for the Knicks in Game 1 of their second round matchup against the Pacers.

After knocking down a flurry of big shots in the New York Knicks’ series win over the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the playoffs, former Golden State Warriors guard Donte DiVincenzo is back on the court in round two for the Knicks against the Indiana Pacers.

It didn’t take long for DiVincenzo to make an impact in round two of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

DiVincenzo tallied 25 points on 10-of-17 shooting from the field to go along with three rebounded and an assist in 44 minutes against the Pacers in Game 1. The one-time Warrior guard’s biggest shot came in the final seconds of the contest.

With under a minute left on the clock, DiVincenzo stepped up and buried a go-ahead 3-pointer with 40.1 seconds remaining to give the Knicks a 118-115 lead. The Pacers were never able to answer DiVincenzo’s triple as the Knicks stole Game 1, 121-117.

Via @nyknicks on Twitter:

Game 2 between the Knicks and Pacers is set for Wednesday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

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Watch: Former Warrior Donte DiVincenzo hits Knicks’ game-winning 3-pointer vs. Sixers

The former Warrior hit a game-winning 3-pointer to give the Knicks a 2-0 lead over the Sixers in the first round of the playoffs.

While the Golden State Warriors season is over, the first round of the NBA postseason is in full swing. During the 2024 edition of the playoffs, 11 former members of the Warriors are on the floor around the league.

On Monday night, an ex-Warrior took over playoff headlines with a game-winning shot at Madison Square Garden. In Game 2 of the New York Knicks’ first-round battle against the Philadelphia 76ers, Donte DiVincenzo drilled a 3-pointer in the final seconds to deliver the Knicks a 104-101 lead over the Sixers.

Seconds before his game-winner, DiVincenzo missed an open look from beyond the arc. However, a heroic rebound from Isaiah Hartenstein gave the former Warrior turned Knick another chance. DiVincenzo hit his go-ahead triple with 13 seconds on the clock that set the New York crowd into a frenzy.

DiVincenzo’s 3-pointer earned a rare “double-bang” call from legendary broadcaster Mike Breen.

Via @KnicksMSGN on Twitter:

DiVincenzo finished with 19 points on 5-of-10 shooting from the field with four made 3-pointers to go along with four rebounds and three assists as the Knicks went on to take a two-game lead over the Sixers.

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Officials didn’t help, but Sixers played into their own demise in Game 2

The officials didn’t help the situation, but the Philadelphia 76ers played into their own demise in the Game 2 loss to the New York Knicks.

NEW YORK — The Philadelphia 76ers had it. They had Game 2 against the New York Knicks in their grasp.

Tyrese Maxey hit a 3 with 1:09 left to put Philadelphia up four. The Sixers then produced a stop, and Kyle Lowry made a free-throw to put Philadelphia up five with 47.3 seconds to go.

Then, chaos.

Jalen Brunson made a side-step triple that hit the front of the rim and bounced into the air before dropping to pull New York within two, 101-99.

The Sixers then had trouble getting the ball in. Nick Nurse claimed he called timeout and the officials didn’t grant him one. It also appeared Maxey was fouled by Brunson on the inbounds pass. He didn’t get a call.

Maxey lost the ball in the corner. New York’s Josh Hart picked it up and found Donte DiVincenzo wide-open on the wing. He missed the 3-point attempt, but Isaiah Hartenstein grabbed the offensive rebound and the ball found DiVincenzo for a 3 to give the Knicks a 102-101 lead with 13.0 seconds left on their way to a 104-101 win.

Two separate things can be true:

  • The officials messed up and didn’t help the situation. Philadelphia has every right to file that grievance with the league.
  • If the Sixers had just grabbed a rebound off the DiVincenzo miss, they would have won the game and rendered everything else pointless.

Afterward, Joel Embiid ripped the officials and guaranteed the Sixers would win this series against the Knicks. The sentiment is great. Philadelphia should want its leader to speak like this. However, the Sixers played into their own demise.

A big factor was once again rebounding. Philadelphia did a great job of rebounding overall compared to Game 1, but it came down to Hartenstein crashing and grabbing the critical rebound. That led to the DiVincenzo go-ahead 3. If the Sixers grab that rebound, then they win the game.

The Sixers are not out of this series. At all. They’re down 2-0, but they have two huge games at home that they have to win. Philadelphia has been right there in both games 1 and 2.

The excuses and blaming the officiating have to stop. The Sixers had their chance in Game 2. Even with the chaotic possession, DiVincenzo missed that initial triple. The Sixers needed to grab that rebound and that would have won the game.

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Sixers vs. Knicks Round 1 schedule: Complete dates, times for series

The Round 1 schedule for the Philadelphia 76ers and the New York Knicks has been released with dates and times.

The Philadelphia 76ers are in the playoffs following their play-in tournament win over the Miami Heat on Wednesday evening. They received a big performance from Nic Batum that swayed the game in their favor, and they are the No. 7 seed in the East heading into the playoffs.

That means they get a matchup with the New York Knicks who earned the No. 2 seed in the East. Led by dynamic guard Jalen Brunson and numerous physical players with great chemistry, the Knicks will be a challenge for Philadelphia.

With that being said, the schedule is out for the series and it goes like this:

  • Game 1: April 20 at Knicks 6 p.m. EDT
  • Game 2: April 22 at Knicks 7:30 p.m. EDT
  • Game 3: April 25 vs. Knicks 7:30 p.m. EDT
  • Game 4: April 28 vs. Knicks 1 p.m. EDT
  • *Game 5: April 30 at Knicks TBD
  • *Game 6: May 2 vs. Knicks TBD
  • *Game 7: May 4 at Knicks TBD

*if necessary

The Sixers will lean on Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey to lead the way and help Philadelphia go on a deep playoff run in the Eastern Conference.

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