James Harden was sidelined for LA's victory over the Warriors on Monday (their 7th win in their last 8 games) due to right shoulder soreness. Harden is being is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game vs. the Knicks.

The Knicks have ruled out Josh Hart (right ankle sprain) for Wednesday's game vs. the Clippers. He continues to be ruled out more than 24 hours prior to each game, and has yet to be upgraded to questionable.

The four teams that made the NBA Cup semifinals (the Thunder, Spurs, Knicks and Magic - theoretically the two best teams in each conference in mid-December) are a combined 23-21 since leaving Las Vegas. And a combined 8-12 in their 20 games

“Monday’s loss was the 12th straight game that the Knicks have allowed their opponent to score more than 110 points and shoot above 45% from the floor. That is the longest such streak in franchise history, and the longest by any team in the NBA this season.” — @tommybeernba.bsky.social

🚨 New Words 🚨 "They truly wanted to win, and we didn’t.”​ - Jalen Brunson. Those are damning words from The Captain. ​ The Knicks need to start playing with more urgency and effort, regardless of how physically and mentally exhausted they might be... tommybeer.substack.com/p/knicks-lay...

Incredibly, the Knicks have been outscored by 78 points in the 135 minutes Anunoby has been on the court during this current four-game losing streak. Worst plus/minus in the NBA over the past week: 1. Anunoby: -78 2. Keegan Murray: -73 3. Drake Powell: -68

something to keep in mind for fans of contending teams currently in the doldrums... Last year, the Indiana Pacers (who would go on to advance to the NBA Finals) were two games below .500 (16-18) in early January.

Towns has played a total of 728 games in his NBA career. Last night was the first and only time he has ever attempted fewer than five shots from the floor and fewer than free throws in the same game.

No, your eyes didn't deceive you... There was too much dribbling, not enough ball movement last night. Per NBA tracking data, the Knicks made a total of just 225 passes vs. the Pistons Monday. (They came into the game averaging more than 290 passes per game on the season).

Brunson had zero assists and 6 turnovers tonight. It’s the first time since arriving in NY that’s he’s failed to dish out a single assist in a game. It’s the first time ever in his career he’s had zero assists and more than 1 turnover.

KAT has more turnovers (6) than FG attempts (4) tonight. And more offensive fouls (3) than made FGs (1) and rebounds (1) combined

Since the introduction of the NBA Cup, each in-season tournament champion has been embarrassed in the first round of the playoffs, winning just one playoff game. ​

Over their first 24 games this season (up until the Cup semifinal in Las Vegas), the Knicks ranked in the Top-10 in Defensive Rating, allowing just 113.2 points per 100 possessions. Over their past 11 games (since Vegas), NY ranks 25th in Defensive Rating, allowing 119.5 points per 100 possessions.

🚨 New Words 🚨 Was the NBA Cup Win Worth it? Given the structure of the Cup —and the demanding schedule for teams who advance— does it truly benefits competing clubs in the long run... tommybeer.substack.com/p/was-the-nb...

🚨 New Words 🚨 Ugly Loss “I’m like, ‘Boo. Mike, you stink.’ They have a right to boo me and everybody else. - Mike Brown tommybeer.substack.com/p/ugly-loss-...

KAT (illness) is listed as questionable for tonight’s game vs. Philly. Mitch Rob has been removed from the injury report and will return to action.

🚨 New Words 🚨 Ugly Loss “I’m like, ‘Boo. Mike, you stink.’ They have a right to boo me and everybody else. - Mike Brown tommybeer.substack.com/p/ugly-loss-...

Best players of all-time, ranked 1. LeBron 2. Okongwu, when ATL plays NY 3. MJ

Unfortunately for the Knicks, The Hawks have ruled out Trae Young (quad) for tonight’s game at MSG

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The Knicks are listing Mitchell Robinson (injury management) as questionable for Friday’s game vs. Atlanta. Josh Hart (ankle) has been ruled out for the fourth straight game.

Highest individual plus/minus in 2025 (regular season and playoffs combined): 1. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: +1,112 2. Chet Holmgren: +680 3. Cason Wallace: +660 4. Nikola Jokic: +649

Most points scored in 2025 (regular season and playoffs combined) among all Eastern Conference players: 1. Jalen Brunson: 2,269 2. Donovan Mitchell: 2,160 3. Pascal Siakam: 2,150 4. Cade Cunningham: 2,104 5. Karl-Anthony Towns: 2,058

🚨 New Words 🚨 Knicks Drop the Ball on New Year’s Eve (see what I did there?) 2026 represents a pivotal opportunity for the franchise... but the path forward is clear: improvement on the defensive end will define their season tommybeer.substack.com/p/knicks-dro...

The Hawks are 1-8 in the nine full games Trae Young has played this season. The Hawks are 15-11 in games without Trae Young this season. The Hawks have a negative Net Rating of -6.8 with Young ON the floor this season The Hawks have a positive Net Rating with Young OFF the floor this season

you wanna feel old... 1996 was 30 years ago

Most points scored in the month of December: 1. Jalen Brunson 423 2. Nikola Jokic: 398 3. Donovan Mitchell: 381 4. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 377

Over the final eight minutes of regulation last night, the Spurs poured in 35 points while shooting 71.4% from the floor and 66.7% from downtown. Unfortunately for NY, those final eight minutes weren't an anomaly.

Knicks fans trying to celebrate New Years Eve

Love this coaching from Mike Brown. Screams at Kolek (rightfully so) and benchs him for dropping back instead of chasing the red-hot shooter off the 3PT line Then, after emotions cool down, Brown goes over to Kolek on the bench and explains himself. Then daps him up.

Knicks total number of playoff wins in the 5 years SINCE hiring Leon Rose: 24 wins Knicks total number of playoff wins in the 20 years BEFORE hiring Leon Rose: 7 wins

Knicks record in the 5+ seasons SINCE hiring Leon Rose: 249-183 (5th best winning percentage in the NBA) Knicks record in the 5+ seasons BEFORE hiring Leon Rose: 147-329 (worst winning percentage in the NBA)

​🏀 Most wins over the first 32 games of a season in Knicks’ franchise history: 27: 1969-70 24: 1972-73 23: 2025-26

🚨 New Words 🚨 Resilient Knicks Push Past the Pelicans “You’ve got to have a guy… and we have a guy.” - Mike Brown tommybeer.substack.com/p/resilient-...

Jalen Brunson's last two games: 62 points 52 FG attempts 3 free-throw attempts "foul merchant"

Most points in the first quarter this season: 1. Jalen Brunson: 303 2. James Harden: 282 3. Nikola Jokic: 278 4. Luka Doncic: 275 5. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 259 6. Kevin Durant: 235

Today is actually the two-year anniversary of the Knicks signing McBride to a three-year, $13 million extension. NY has Deuce under team control through the end of the 2026-27 season. Incredibly, he’s on a descending contract and will just $3.9 million next season.

Final two and a half minutes last night: 2:28: McBride made 3PT (NY up 1) 1:48: McBride assist on OG Dunk (NY up 1) 1:08: McBride offensive rebound 1:06: McBride assist on Brunson floater (NY up 3)

Over the Knicks last five games, Mo Diawara is shooting 61.5% from three-point range (8-for-13). He's up to 45.5% on the season (10-of-22), second-highest percentage among all rookies with more than 20 attempts. Did the Knicks find a 3-and-D diamond in the rough?

All five players in the Knicks starting five in the top-16 in the first round of voting... Josh Hart: “This is how you know Knick fans are 🐐”

Average offensive rebounds per-36 minutes this season: Celtics: 9.4 76ers: 9.4 MITCHELL ROBINSON by himself: 9.1 Magic: 8.9 Spurs: 8.9 Warriors: 8.7 Wolves: 8.4 Heat: 8.1 Nuggets: 7.8 Lakers: 7.6 Mavs: 7.5 Thunder: 6.9 Bucks: 6.4

The Knicks have upgraded Deuce McBride (ankle) to probable for Monday's game vs. the Pelicans However, NY has also downgraded Tyler Kolek to questionable, as he is dealing with right ankle soreness.

The Knicks have won 22 of their first 31 games in a season for the first time since 1996. ​ Only twice in Knicks franchise history has the team had a record better than 22-9 through their first 31 games.​ Those two such occurrences: 1969-70 and 1972-73.​

🚨 New Words 🚨 Knicks Soar Past the Hawks This has the feel of a special season... tommybeer.substack.com/p/knicks-soa...

Jalen Brunson is now averaging 26.7 points per game in his Knicks career, pushing him into First Place on the franchise’s all-time scoring average list. Jalen Brunson: 6,360 points in 238 games = 26.72 PPG Bob McAdoo: 4,560 points in 171 games = 26.67 PPG

over his last three games, Jalen Brunson is averaging: 38.3 points, 5.7 assists and 5.3 made three-pointers, while shooting 50% from the floor, 44.4% from downtown 90.5% from the FT line #Not1A

Over the Knicks' first 20 games this season, KAT shot below 33% from three-point range. Over his last ten games, KAT is shooting above 44% from three-point range.

Putting Nikola Jokic's INSANE season in context * Shaq's career-high scoring average: 29.7 PPG (in 1999-2000) Nikola Jokic's scoring average this season: 29.9 PPG * Karl Malone career-high rebounding average: 12.0 RPG (in 1987-88) Nikola Jokic's rebounding average this season: 12.4 PPG

Final 30 seconds last night: OG Anunoby offensive rebound OG Anunoby made free throw (tie score) OG Anunoby made free throw (NY up 1) OG Anunoby steal OG Anunoby made free throw (NY up 2) OG Anunoby made free throw (NY up 3) OG Anunoby defensive rebound Win.