I wrote about the first 45 minutes. 😁 On what worked, who worked, and why. On what needs to improve going forward. www.patreon.com/posts/129653...

Hey guys, @samsonfolk.bsky.social & I previewed IND-NYK w/ @benritholtznba.bsky.social & @djacenba.bsky.social - Nesmith guarding Brunson/KAT - NYK playing KAT-Mitchell - Coverage options against Tyrese PnR - OREB vs. pace You won't find a more detailed breakdown of the ECF: youtu.be/ycPwCD9ps6c

In today’s Gradebook: Kolek mapping, Hart 2-point struggles, Bridges turnover troubles, OG driving cadence variety, a hard-working KAT, and more! www.patreon.com/posts/125075...

KFS WATCHALONG! Join us on @WatchPlayback for Knicks vs Spurs! Tonight's crew: @benritholtznba.bsky.social @krisap.bsky.social & @thecohencidence.bsky.social

In today’s Gradebook, on how screening actions for KAT - both spontaneous and planned - unlocked his second quarter scoring binge. Plus OG fencer’s lunges, Mitch 3-point contests, and more on each player’s performance. www.patreon.com/posts/124605...

“Something momentous occurred on the very first Knicks’ offensive possession.” On a simple cross-screen for KAT (something I campaigned for after the second OKC game) and how could indicate a philosophical shift. Plus breakdowns of each players performance vs GSW. www.patreon.com/posts/124522...

“Quite the day for Mikal Bridges, from complaint to verdict.” On Mikal vs drop coverage, Hart + KAT’s inextricable link (and finding some solutions!), and much more ⬇️ t.co/de3KcFW4k4

In today’s Gradebook, I broke down the breezy win over the Kings: - Deuce rebounding at the elbows - Mikal Parkour - OG on the prowl - Hart firing - KAT trailing - dead-side DHOs (with Mitch!) - shorting the P&R t.co/mNsUUmAN9v

Broke down the LA swing in today’s Gradebook: On what went wrong with and without Brunson, how those issues are related, and how this can make NYK stronger on the other side: Plus breakdowns of each player’s performance. www.patreon.com/posts/124019...

Im today’s Gradebook: Too much Hart, Not-quite Mitch, Brunson Dirking, Bridges settling, OG’s legs, Payne skips, Deuce pace, Precious drops, and calling out the defensive miscommunications. AND MORE clips and analysis! www.patreon.com/posts/123737...

In the most comprehensive Gradebook yet, I went deep on the performances this past weekend, looking at over 60 clips from the MEM and MIA games. On what Mitch brings, Brunson heroics, Mikal screening, Hart stampeding, OG pouncing, KAT outletting, Deuce closing, AND MORE! t.co/L2CPcEK4S6

Final Grades + Notes - MEM 2/28/25 Brunson: B Bridges: B Anunoby: B+ Hart: B Towns: C Payne: B McBride: A+ Shamet: A- Robinson: B+ - WELCOME BACK MITCH - Love to see that from OG - Deuce exceptional - Hart menace in transition - Cap’n Clutch - Shamet 3s! - Mikal D! - MITCH!!!

In today’s Gradebook: Brunson bagwork, Bridges creation, OG finding it, Hart intoxication, Precious Gortating, Cam waiter service, Deuce middies, AND MORE! www.patreon.com/posts/123252...

🔥🎞️🏀KFS FILM SESSION🏀🎞️🔥 "Captain Crunchtime" - @benritholtznba.bsky.social breaks down Jalen Brunson's most clutch moments of the season, showcasing his candidacy for Clutch Player of the Year! Exclusively on the KFS YouTube channel -> buff.ly/4gZCbTC

Final Grades + Notes - PHI 2/26/25 Brunson: A Bridges: A Anunoby: C+ Hart: C+ Hukporti: B+ Payne: B- McBride: B Shamet: C+ Achiuwa: B+ - Cap'n Clutch - Great to see Mikal breakout - OG rough shot selection - Hart major space cadet game - Centers did their jobs - Deuce middies

Just recorded a film session breaking down every clutch Brunson moment this season. Keep an eye out tomorrow!

Good time to plug @benritholtznba.bsky.social’s recent gradebook, now available on Patreon. No punches pulled. Informed, deserved criticism & voiced several frustrations so many fans have been feeling. READ: patreon.com/posts/12302013…

In today’s Gradebook: Went long on the Weekend of Broken Dreams: Analysis and film on: - space-killing lineups - Precious offensive ineptitude - Towns P&R issues (and solutions!) And much more! www.patreon.com/posts/123020...

In todays Gradebook: On Brunson point-guard stuff, Deuce Alvarado, Mikal’s winning plays, Achiuwa and KAT swapping matchups, Cam playmaking, Huk’s feet, a staple sideline out of bounds play, AND MORE: www.patreon.com/posts/122752...

Final Grades + Notes - CHI 2/20/25 Brunson: B McBride: A- Bridges: B Achiuwa: B- Towns: B Payne: B- Shamet: B+ Hukporti: B+ - bigtime Bridges block - Deuce defense and 3s - that was exhausting - a W, but becomes tough back to back - great last defensive possession - phew

🚨🏀KFS X's & O's LIVE!🏀🚨 Tonight, join @benritholtznba.bsky.social & @djacenba.bsky.social at 8pm EST on the KFS YouTube channel for a post-Allstar break Q&A featuring all your on-the-court Knicks questions! Tune in: https://buff.ly/3X7yfcg

Thought of the day: KAT is so lucky he doesn’t have to guard KAT.

Final Grades + Notes - IND 2/11/25 Brunson: D Bridges: C- Hart: A Achiuwa: C- Towns: A- Payne: A- McBride: A Shamet: B+ Hukporti: C+ - THE BENCH! - been a minute since a KAT GAME - Hart inspiring 2H - Deuce making shots! - Payne so solid! - Shamet being useful! - who needs JB

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In today’s Gradebook, KAT’s dysfunction on D and quiet on O, Brunson’s dominance on O and switching on D, Achiuwa + Hart lineup troubles, Mikal’s lack of impact buckets, and more: www.patreon.com/posts/121947...

Final Grades + Notes - BOS 2/8/25 Brunson: A Bridges: C- Hart: C- Achiuwa: D- Towns: D- Payne: B McBride: B- Hukporti: B - THE question to figure out: Can/how can KAT succeed vs this team. Need to try switching - Hart + Presh a non-starter vs BOS - Brunson was incredible

In today’s Gradebook, I break down the Raptors game through the prism of the trade deadline. On Precious at the 4, Hukporti at the 5, the roster that was and is, and more! www.patreon.com/posts/121694...

Final Grades + Notes - TOR 2/4/25 Brunson: A- Bridges: B+ Hart: B Achiuwa: B+ Towns: A- Payne: B- McBride: B- Hukporti: A - Brunson CLUTCH - HUK SEASON - Hart transition demon 2H - big Presh game - Huk/Presh/Hart lineup must go - KAT back? - Landry pined - too close but W

🔥🎞️🏀KFS FILM SESSION🏀🎞️🔥 Check out @benritholtznba.bsky.social’s break down of the Knicks win over the Nuggets, specifically how they EXPOSED the 3x MVP Nikola Jokic en route to their 5th straight victory! Exclusively on the KFS YouTube channel -> https://buff.ly/3Ctsb6Q

Final Grades + Notes - DEN 1/29/25 Brunson: A+ Bridges: C+ Anunoby: A Hart: B+ Towns: B- Payne: B McBride: A Shamet: C- Achiuwa: B - Brunson masterful - early foul trouble helped, but TERRIFIC scheme and execution on Jokic. Turned him into a shooter - OG 3s are back - DEUCE 💪

In today's Gradebook: Brunson's hedge and recover, Mikal's liquid closeout-attacks, Hart's 30% balls, OG's base, KAT's rebounding, Cam's fake-passes, Deuce's finishing, Shamet's ball-pressure, and Achiuwa's nasal excretions. AND MORE! t.co/1jipcu3jh7

Final Grades + Notes - MEM 1/27/25 Brunson: A- Bridges: A+ Anunoby: A- Hart: B+ Towns: A- Payne: B+ McBride: B+ Shamet: B- Achiuwa: A - Embarassed em. Ran em out the gym - Bridges 2-way masterpiece - forced so, SO many TOS - so, SO many dunks - Precious hoopin - OG 6 STEALS!

🔥🚨PREGAME POD LIVE🚨🔥 Join @andrewjclaudio.bsky.social LIVE at 12PM EST today to preview the Knicks matchup tonight vs the Memphis Grizzlies - w/ special guest @DanielGreer of @Grizz901Live & TUNE IN: https://buff.ly/4geJF4z

An explanation of these grates + a game breakdown and summary can be found in my Gradebook at below link:

Final Grades + Notes - SAC 1/25/25 Brunson: A- Bridges: A- Anunoby: A Hart: A- Towns: C Payne: B- McBride: B- Shamet: A Achiuwa: A - EASY offense - refreshed OG! - SMOOTH Mikal - Hart maniacal 2H - Shamet 3s! - Precious’ D changed the game - KAT was slow

Landry 3s and Precious floaters where am I.

SO MUCH CONTENT!!!!

NEW EPISODE of Katz and Shoot, breaking down OG Anunoby's defense, the Knicks' rotations and diving into the X's and O's with @benritholtznba.bsky.social. Listen/Subscribe: www.patreon.com/posts/episod...

Final Grades + Notes - BRK 1/21/25 Brunson: B- Bridges: C+ Anunoby: B+ Hart: B Towns: A- Payne: B- McBride: B- Shamet: B Achiwua: B- - slightly unserious but got the W - couldn't rebound in the 3Q - couldn't score in the 4Q - Close it w JB/KAT P&R - OG best game on D in a bit

If you have enjoyed Benjy’s grades on X or BSKY, you should check out the expanded versions on the KFS Patreon site. Some of the best analysis available. Up there with Katz, Zullo, and Herring. Worth every cent.

Final Grades + Notes - ATL 1/20/25 Brunson: A- Bridges: A Anunoby: B+ Hart: B+ Towns: B- Payne: B+ McBride: B+ Shamet: B- Achiuwa: B - most aggressive defensive game NYK has played. Loved it - JB found some solutions vs DD - Bridges made Trae WORK - Bench gave a lift - GOOD W

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The KAT Coverage Quandary, quick thread:

Final Grades + Notes - DET 1/13/25 Brunson: B+ Bridges: A- Anunoby: C- Hart: B Towns: B Payne: A- McBride: B- Achiuwa: D - couldn’t get a stop - they RELENTLESSLY involved JB + KAT in every action - OG with no juice - didn’t understand 3Q minutes - good to see Mikal make shots

🎥🏀KFS WATCHALONG🏀🎥 Presented by @WatchPlayback! Join @jonathanmacri.bsky.social & @benritholtznba.bsky.social LIVE for in the moment reactions & analysis during tonight's Knicks game & the Detroit Pistons! WATCH - https://buff.ly/3Pvl68N

Doc Rivers: “We put AJ Green in a tough spot.” Yeah, ya think?

Let me officially welcome @benritholtznba.bsky.social to this app by touting today’s Gradebook, which can be found after every game on the KFS Patreon but you can read for free today. Most comprehensive written Knicks content out there (and I say this as someone who writes a Knicks newsletter)

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