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Bridges kept contact more throughout the six Pistons games than he did at any point during the regular season. He guarded Cunningham on 85 half-court possessions throughout the series, according to Second Spectrum. The point guard shot just 6 of 19 on those plays. The 28-year-old wing, who the Knicks traded for in July, “for sure” agrees that he’s played his best defense of the … [Read more...] about
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For much of the regular season, he shied away from contact while attacking the rim, as a defender and as a rebounder. But during six games against the upstart Pistons, who thrive in a wrestling match, Bridges fought back. He closed out on shooters with more verve, stayed in front of drivers and pushed up against dribblers when picks came his way, not as impacted by giant … [Read more...] about
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Bobby Manning: Many will point to the Robinson return as a big difference for #Knicks vs. first 3 games. I liked him in the last one, and Robinson-Towns (+0 that night) is a new wrinkle. They posted a 100 def. rating that night, but Thibs gave it 5 minutes. They were a -4.9 vs. DET in 40 min. pic.x.com/UPGiLQYWeI … [Read more...] about
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Cade Cunningham put together an impressive playoff debut. He joined Luka Doncic (2020) and Oscar Robertson (1962) as the only players to average 25 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists in their first playoff series in NBA history, per ESPN Research. He said he was most proud of the jump he made in leading the team as a facilitator and teammate. “We proved to ourselves that what we … [Read more...] about Cade Cunningham averages 25-8-8 in first playoff series, joins Luka Doncic and Oscar Robertson
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The Knicks accomplished a franchise first Thursday night: three consecutive road playoff wins. They ended the Pistons’ season with a dramatic and tense 116-113 Game 6 victory on Jalen Brunson’s 3-pointer with 4.3 seconds left. It was their third win in the series in the Motor City, and the three victories came by a combined six points. “It’s a great feeling,” Josh Hart said. … [Read more...] about