Page 29 - Jericho Sims News Today

The Philadelphia 76ers entered their Christmas Day matinee at Madison Square Garden against the New York Knicks having won seven straight games, all at home. They can now add an eighth victory to that list. Led by a dominant fourth quarter, the 76ers (20-12) defeated the Knicks (18-16), 119-112. Joel Embiid led the way with 35 points and eight rebounds, while James Harden added 29 points and 13 assists in another dazzling performance. They got a boost off the bench from Georges Niang, who nailed...

For almost three quarters, it seemed like the Knicks were on the way to a statement win, but it was not to be as they fell to the 76ers 119-112.

If the Blazers are still sitting in the playoff picture in February who might be their best trade partners?

Lineup changes, young guys stepping up, and subtle tactical tweaks have New York’s team rolling

Can the Knicks stay hot? Thirteen of their next 16 games are against teams currently under .500, and 10 of those games are at home.

The top of the Eastern Conference is indefinitely set—the Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics are just those kinds of teams. The war in the conference’s middle, though, is very much roaring. Two of those middle dwellers, the Raptors and Knicks, find themselves going different directions.

Sims continues to make the most out of his unlikely opportunity in the New York Knicks nine-man rotation.

P&T writers Lee Escobedo and Kento Kato discuss

New Yorks five-game winning streak may come as a surprise, but its no accident. Coach Tom Thibodeau has implemented a youth movement, and as a result, the Knicks defense has blossomed into one of the leagues top units.  Since switching to their revamped rotation on Dec.

The New York Knicks extend their win streak to five after a 128-120 overtime victory against the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night.