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In Episode 498 of the State of the New York Knicks Podcast, I’m breaking down the fourth-quarter comeback against the Houston Rockets and taking a deeper dive into the actual plays that fueled the rally, as the New York Knicks erased a massive deficit and stunned Houston late; in this episode I walk you through the key defensive stops, the forced turnovers, the 14-2 run that shifted momentum, and...

In Episode 497 of the State of the New York Knicks Podcast, I’m breaking down the tough loss to the Detroit Pistons and talking with Knicks fans about how our defensive breakdowns cost us the game, as Cade Cunningham scored on eight different Knicks defenders and consistently found the matchups he wanted — he went 4/9 (44.4%) against OG Anunoby in just over six minutes of matchup time, 3/5 (60%) w...

In Episode 496 of the State of the New York Knicks Podcast, my guy Champ and I sit down with James Edwards for an in-depth interview covering everything Knicks. We ask the tough questions, dig into insights only a true beat reporter can provide, and get the inside perspective on the team’s performance, roster moves, and what’s next. State, I’m breaking it all down for you, and Knick fans, you won’...

In Episode 495 Part 2 of the State of the New York Knicks Podcast, I break down the Knicks’ dominant win over the Philadelphia 76ers and go even deeper into how they controlled this game from start to finish. State, I’m talking directly to you — this wasn’t just a win, this was a statement. The defensive pressure, the ball movement, the physicality, and the discipline all stood out as the Knicks o...

In Episode 494 of the State of the New York Knicks Podcast, I break down the Knicks’ dominant win over the Philadelphia 76ers and the statement they made from start to finish. Jalen Brunson attempted just six shots in what felt like a silent protest, yet the Knicks beat the living hell out of Philly anyway. That tells you everything about the ball movement, the unselfishness, and the overall execu...

In Episode 493 of the State of the New York Knicks Podcast, I break down the Knicks’ tough loss to the Indiana Pacers and what went wrong late. Jalen Brunson shot 7/18 in the second half and 3/9 in the clutch (33.3%), with too many forced shots down the stretch, while Mikal Bridges was 3/3 in the fourth quarter and barely got touches — a clear schematic issue when a hot hand isn’t fed. The Pacers...

State Of The New York Knicks Podcast Episode 492 has me breaking down the tough loss to the Indiana Pacers as I react to what went wrong and why the Knicks couldn’t close it out, while also highlighting Josh Hart moving into 3rd place in Knicks history with 17 triple-doubles and what that says about his impact on this team; I also dive into the numbers behind Jalen Brunson’s shot attempts as the K...

State Of The New York Knicks Podcast Episode 491 has me breaking down how the Knicks smoked the Boston Celtics and beat them convincingly, as I react to a dominant performance and what it says about this team moving forward; I also address Jalen Brunson’s struggles as he went 4/20 overall, 2/8 vs Ausar Thompson and 1/7 vs Stewart and Reed while finishing -24 and failing to capitalize on mismatches...

State Of The New York Knicks Podcast Episode 490 finds me breaking down the frustrating loss to the Detroit Pistons as I discuss how Daniss Jenkins shot 3/3 when guarded by McCullar Jr. and 2/3 when guarded by Clarkson while knocking down a three over both, and how Isaiah Stewart went 4/5 from the field when guarded by Mitchell Robinson and Ariel Hukporti combined, including a made three, in a gam...

State of the New York Knicks Podcast Episode 489 breaks down an instant classic as the Knicks outlast the Nuggets in double overtime, starting with Jalen Brunson opening the second OT by scoring the first six points and setting the tone, then revisiting the wild ending of the first overtime where New York appeared to have it sealed before a review ruled a loose-ball foul on Mikal Bridges, sending...

State of the New York Knicks Podcast Episode 488 is all about the Knicks taking care of business against the Wizards and putting historic numbers into perspective, as the 2025–26 Knicks now own the best seven-game point differential in franchise history at +173, averaging +24.7 points per game and surpassing previous highs from the championship-era teams of 1969–70, 1971–72, and 1972–73; I also di...

State of the New York Knicks Podcast Episode 487 breaks down the Knicks’ statement win over the Lakers and the defense that continues to carry this team, as New York has allowed just 66, 109, 87, 92, 97, and 100 points over the last six games while holding opponents to only 38.7 points in the paint per game during this six-game win streak; State also dive into a dominant fourth quarter with Knick...

It’s me, State. State of the New York Knicks Podcast Episode 486, Knicks beat the Blazers, and this was a solid all-around team win. OG Anunoby shut Deni Avdija down again, holding him to 0/6 from the field in 5:17 of matchup time, while Jalen Brunson also did his job defensively by holding Toumani Camara to 0/2 from the field in 3:45 of matchup time, showing that effort on both ends matters. My p...

On this episode of State of the New York Knicks , I’m back with Knicks fans breaking down another big win, this time over the Sacramento Kings, as the team continues its defensive surge, allowing just 99.6 points per 100 possessions over the last five games, the best defensive rating in the NBA during that stretch, and I highlight Jalen Brunson as my player of the game for his standout performance...

On this episode of State of the New York Podcast , I’m talking with Knicks fans breaking down a huge win over the Philadelphia 76ers, focusing on how the Knicks executed in a tight one-possession game late, highlighted by OG Anunoby completely taking over the final two minutes with an offensive rebound and dunk at 1:55, a clutch three at 1:12, an assist to Landry Shamet for another three at 0:43,...

On this episode of State of the New York Knicks , Episode 483 Part 3, I’m back with Knicks fans continuing the conversation after the Knicks beat the Nets, building off the previous discussions as we talk more Knicks basketball, reflect on what the win means moving forward, and keep the dialogue going with the community, so tap in, join the conversation, and make sure to click the links below. Cli...

On this episode of State of the New York Knicks , Episode 482 Part 2, I’m back talking with Knicks fans as we continue the conversation after the Knicks beat the Nets, expanding the discussion beyond the game into classic hoops from the 80s and 90s, sharing memories, comparisons, and lessons from a tougher era of basketball while connecting it to today’s Knicks, so tap in, enjoy the hoops talk, jo...

On this episode of State of the New York Knicks , I’m back with Knicks fans breaking down a historic night as the Knicks destroy the Brooklyn Nets 120–66, the largest margin of victory in franchise history, coming right after a players-only meeting, as I talk through the dominant defensive effort that held the Nets to 29.1% shooting from the field on 79 total shots and 27.5% from three on 11 of 40...

On this episode of State of the New York Knicks , I’m talking with Knicks fans about an embarrassing loss to the Dallas Mavericks on MLK Day, starting by paying respect to Martin Luther King Jr. and then breaking down how the Knicks fell flat on a day that should have meant more, including Naji Marshall cooking Josh Hart by shooting 4 of 6 against him and knocking down a three, the bigger picture...

On this episode of State of the New York Knicks , Episode 479 Part 2, I’m back with Knicks fans continuing the breakdown of the 106–99 loss to the Phoenix Suns, revisiting how the Knicks limited Devin Booker to 28.6% shooting from the field and 1 of 5 from three, yet still got burned by Jordan Goodwin going 5 of 6 from deep, including two wide-open looks and three more against Karl-Anthony Towns,...

On this episode of State of the New York Knicks , I’m back talking with Knicks fans as we break down the 106–99 loss to the Phoenix Suns, going over how the game slipped away despite holding Devin Booker to 28.6% shooting from the field and just 1 of 5 from three, while Jordan Goodwin hurt the Knicks by going 5 of 6 from deep, with two wide-open threes and three more coming against Karl-Anthony To...

On this episode of State of the New York Knicks , I break down the Knicks’ 113–126 loss to the Golden State Warriors with Knick fans and talk it through with Knicks fans, focusing on the defensive breakdowns that decided the game, including OG Anunoby giving up 6 of 7 shooting (85.7%) to Jimmy Butler with one three in just over six minutes of matchup time, Butler hunting switches against Tyler Kol...

In Episode 476 of the State Of The New York Knicks Podcast , we react to an embarrassing loss to the Kings where the Knicks were down 81–57 at one point, Karl-Anthony Towns finished with a pathetic 4 rebounds, OG Anunoby went 0–6 from three, and Jalen Brunson left the game injured, making an already ugly night even worse. I break down what went wrong, why the effort was unacceptable, and what this...

In Episode 475 of the State Of The New York Knicks Podcast , I break down the Knicks’ passing stats and talk about which players make their teammates better and how ball movement impacts the team overall. I also get into the Knicks’ draft decision and explain why they chose Pacome over Kyshawn George, what Pacome brings to the roster, and how I think he fits with this group moving forward, plus mo...

I’m breaking down the Knicks’ win over the Blazers on Episode 474 of the State Of The New York Knicks Podcast with Knick fans, spotlighting OG Anunoby taking over the final five minutes as he hit a go-ahead three, came up with a steal, assisted Deuce McBride on a three to make it a five-point lead, forced a Camara miss with a strong contest, then drilled another three to push it to eight, with OG...