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2024-25 Season. Episode 17: February 17th  to the 24th, 2025!

  • Writer: Koron PIerre
    Koron PIerre
  • Feb 24
  • 6 min read

Updated: Feb 25

This episode features everything inside the Knicks from February 17th  to the 24th, 2025!


The Knicks Records Through This Stretch: 1-2 (Wins against the Bulls, and 2 losses against the  Cavaliers & Celtics

!)




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Special Highlight


  1. Author(s). (2025). Broadcaster Al Trautwig, 68, dies from complications of cancer. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/44000011/broadcaster-al-trautwig-68-dies-complications-cancer


  2. DePaula, N. (2025, February 19). Mitchell & Ness is launching a Carmelo Anthony Knicks throwback jersey for the first time ever later this week. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3485024/


  3. StatMuse. (2025, February 20). Deuce McBride makes franchise history with dominant performance. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3487082/


  4. HoopsHype. (2025, February 19). MrBeast and the NBA’s viral half-court shot obsession. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3484877/

 

Knicks Vs. Celtic Game Review 2.23.25



  1. This Week Inside The Knicks. (2025). The Knicks vs. Celtics game review. This Week Inside The Knicks. https://www.thisweekinsidetheknicks.com/post/the-knicks-vs-celtics-game-review


  2. ESPN. (2025). Knicks vs. Celtics – Game summary. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/nba/game/_/gameId/401705377/knicks-celtics


  3. HoopsHype. (2025, February 23). Knicks vs. Celtics: Start time, where to watch, what's the latest. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/2025/02/23/knicks-vs-celtics-start-time-where-to-watch-whats-the-latest-6/


  4. Begley, I. (2025, February 22). Knicks list OG Anunoby and Josh Hart as questionable vs. Celtics; Mitchell Robinson remains out. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3490893/     


  5. Begley, I. (2025). With Sunday’s loss to Celts, Knicks fall to combined 0-5 vs BOS and CLE this year and have been outscored by a combined 106 points... HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3492707/


  6. Botte, P. (2025, February 22). Knicks get another chance to rewrite narrative in latest test against mighty Celtics. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/02/22/sports/knicks-hit-inflection-point-with-another-test-against-celtics/


  7. Botte, P. (2025, February 23). Knicks don’t look like contenders as they get thrashed by Celtics again. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/02/23/sports/knicks-dont-look-like-contenders-as-they-get-thrashed-by-celtics-again/   


  8. SNY. (2025, February 23). Celtics dominate Knicks, whose struggles vs. top teams continue in 118-105 loss. SNY. https://sny.tv/articles/celtics-knicks-game-score-022325                  


  9. Charania, S. (2025, February 23). Knicks’ Josh Hart (knee) will make his return to the lineup tonight against the Boston Celtics. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/josh-hart-to-return-on-sunday/


  10.  Bondy, S. (2025, February 23). Josh Hart and OG Anunoby are both available for the Knicks. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3492658/


  11. Author(s). (2025, February 23). Knick blown out by Celtics, Eastern Conference standings NBA. New York Daily News. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/02/23/knick-blown-out-by-celtics-eastern-conference-standings-nba/


  12. Manning, B. (2025). Kristaps Porzingis on Celtics’ success vs. Knicks: “We have good defenders. Can make it difficult on them…” HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3492773/

                                                  

Hot Topics


Injuries

  1. Winfield, K. (2025, February 23). Josh Hart said he didn’t get any shots/injections in his right knee. “I relaxed,” he said. Hart is questionable as a game-time decision today in Boston. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3492656/


  2. Botte, P. (2025, February 21). Josh Hart misses second straight Knicks game as knee troubles persist. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/02/21/sports/josh-hart-out-for-second-straight-knicks-game-as-knee-injury-persists/


  3. easy about Josh Hart’s injury. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/02/20/sports/doctor-explains-why-knicks-can-rest-easy-about-josh-harts-injury/


  4. Winfield, K. (2025, February 20). Tom Thibodeau says Josh Hart did not practice yesterday but did practice on Tuesday. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3487007/


  5. Bondy, S. (2025, February 20). Knicks’ Josh Hart now day-to-day with knee soreness: ‘We’ll see where he is going forward’. New York Daily News. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/02/20/knicks-josh-hart-knee-soreness-nba-cavs-bulls/


  6. Begley, I. (2025, February 19). Josh Hart’s injury is patellofemoral syndrome in his right knee, per the NBA injury report. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/josh-hart-out-against-chicago/


  7. Popper, S. (2025, February 19). Knicks list Mitchell Robinson as OUT for tomorrow’s game. OG Anunoby is questionable. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3485053/


  8. Winfield, K. (2025, February 19). OG Anunoby, Mitchell Robinson, and Miles McBride were all full participants in Knicks practice today. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3484909/


  9. Winfield, K. (2025, February 19). Tom Thibodeau on whether or not OG Anunoby looks like his old self again. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3484910/


  10.  SNY. (2025, February 23). Knicks' Mitchell Robinson nears season debut, return from injury: report. SNY. https://sny.tv/articles/knicks-mitchell-robinson-season-debut-injury-report


  11. Author(s). (2025, February 23). Josh Hart adds some clarity about knee injury after near triple-double in Knicks return. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/02/23/sports/josh-hart-adds-some-clarity-about-knee-injury-after-knicks-return/


More Hot Topics

  1. Esden Jr., B. (2025, February 20). Knicks' struggles in this area could suggest larger playoff problems. Daily Knicks. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-struggles-area-could-suggest-larger-playoff-problems


  2. SNY. (2025, February 19). Knicks returning from All-Star break at full strength with 'one goal in mind'. SNY. https://sny.tv/articles/knicks-full-strength-following-all-star-break-2025


  3. Esden Jr., B. (2025, February 19). Unfortunate injury update proves both sides benefitted from Knicks-Nets trade. Daily Knicks. https://dailyknicks.com/unfortunate-injury-update-proves-both-sides-benefitted-knicks-nets-trade-bogdanovic


  4. Author(s). (2025). Tom Thibodeau's most important Knicks players are not his All-Stars. Daily Knicks. https://dailyknicks.com/tom-thibodeau-most-important-knicks-players-not-all-stars


  5. ESPN Cleveland. (2025). “I’m not staying up nights worrying about the Knicks,” – @WindhorstESPN on a potential Cavs and Knicks series 😯. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3483159/


  6. Botte, P. (2025, February 22). MSG Networks, Optimum reach deal at long last to bring back games for Knicks, Rangers fans. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/02/22/sports/msg-networks-optimum-reach-deal-at-long-last-to-bring-back-games-for-knicks-rangers-fans/


  7. Vorkunov, M. (2025, February 22). MSG Networks and Optimum reach deal to restore Knicks, Rangers broadcasts. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3490883/


  8. Popper, S. (2025, February 23). Josh Hart jokes about MSG-Optimum dispute after being asked about knee procedures. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3492657/


  9. championship contenders. New York Daily News. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/02/22/knicks-cavs-blowout-loss-nba-playoffs-celtics-contenders/


  10. Lupica, M. (2025, February 22). Knicks still need to prove this can be more than just a good season. New York Daily News. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/02/22/knicks-lupica-cavs-celtics-eastern-conference-playoffs-brunson-towns/


  11. Botte, P. (2025, February 22). Tom Thibodeau’s workload stance hasn’t changed — but Knicks’ playoff expectations have. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/02/22/sports/tom-thibodeau-digs-in-on-knicks-starters-heavy-workload/


  12. SNY. (2025, February 23). Why the Knicks need more Miles McBride. SNY. https://sny.tv/articles/why-knicks-need-more-miles-mcbride


More Topics

  1. SNY. (2025, February 20). Knicks Mailbag: Is Karl-Anthony Towns' thumb still an issue? SNY. https://sny.tv/articles/knicks-mailbag-karl-anthony-towns-thumb


  2. ESPN Insider. (2025, February 20). NBA awards: Picks for MVP, All-NBA teams, Rookie of the Year. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/43922074/nba-awards-picks-mvp-all-nba-rookie-year-defensive-player-sixth-man-coach


  3. Botte, P. (2025, February 19). How Tom Thibodeau spent NBA All-Star break ahead of Knicks’ stretch run. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/02/19/sports/how-tom-thibodeau-spent-break-ahead-of-knicks-stretch-run/

 

Knicks Vs. Cavaliers Game Review 2.21.25


  1. ESPN. (2025). Knicks vs. Cavaliers – Game summary. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/nba/game/_/gameId/401705363/knicks-cavaliers


  2. HoopsHype. (2025, February 21). Knicks vs. Cavaliers: Start time, where to watch, what's the latest. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/2025/02/21/knicks-vs-cavaliers-start-time-where-to-watch-whats-the-latest-6/


  3. Cunningham, D. (2025, February 20). Kenny Atkinson says Dean Wade will play tomorrow night against the Knicks. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3487079/


  4. New York Post. (2025, February 21). Knicks’ chance to prove themselves against Cavs, Celtics | NY Got Game. New York Post. https://nypost.com/video/knicks-chance-to-prove-themselves-against-cavs-celtics-ny-got-game/


  5. Botte, P. (2025, February 21). Josh Hart misses second straight Knicks game as knee troubles persist. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/02/21/sports/josh-hart-out-for-second-straight-knicks-game-as-knee-injury-persists/


  6. Botte, P. (2025, February 21). Knicks fail another test against NBA heavyweight in embarrassing loss to Cavaliers. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/02/21/sports/knicks-get-crushed-by-cavaliers-in-road-blowout-loss/


  7. Cunningham, D. (2025, February 21). Cavs dismantle Knicks behind Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/cavs-destroy-knicks-behind-donovan-mitchell-evan-mobley/


  8. ESPN. (2025, February 21). Cavs blow out Knicks by 37 points in matchup of 2 of East's best. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/43959120/cavaliers-blow-knicks-37-points-handing-new-york-worst-loss-tom-thibodeau


  9. Botte, P. (2025, February 22). OG Anunoby’s return to Knicks lineup didn’t go as planned. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/02/22/sports/og-anunobys-return-to-knicks-lineup-didnt-go-as-planned/


  10. Botte, P. (2025, February 21). Knicks created this Cavs monster – and now they have to deal with it. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/02/21/sports/knicks-created-this-cavs-monster-and-now-they-have-to-deal-with-it/


  11. Charania, S. (2025, February 21). OG Anunoby will return against Cavs. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/og-anunoby-will-return-against-cavs/


  12. HoopsHype. (2025, February 21). Josh Hart ruled out vs. Cavaliers due to knee injury. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/josh-hart-out-vs-cavaliers/


  13. HoopsHype. (2025, February 22). OG Anunoby’s long-awaited return didn’t go so well. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3490428/


  14. HoopsHype. (2025, February 22). Jalen Brunson after 142-105 defeat vs. Cavaliers: "I'm at a loss for words really." HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/jalen-brunson-after-142-105-defeat-vs-cavaliers-im-at-a-loss-for-words-really/

                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

Flagship


  1. Author(s). (2025, February 23). Time to sound the alarm on Knicks’ growing problem with NBA’s Big 3. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/02/23/sports/time-to-sound-the-alarm-on-knicks-growing-problem-with-nbas-big-3/


  2.  Ball Don’t Lie. (2025). The Knicks have been outscored 876-735 vs. the NBA’s best: Boston, Cleveland, and Oklahoma City Thunder. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3492708/


  3.  Author(s). (2025, February 23). The Knicks don’t belong in the same breath as the Celtics. New York Daily News. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/02/23/knick-blown-out-by-celtics-eastern-conference-standings-nba/


  4. Author(s). (2025). Karl-Anthony Towns’ knee could be a concern for Knicks ahead of playoffs. Yahoo Sports. https://sports.yahoo.com/article/karl-anthony-towns-knee-could-002300349.html


  5. Author(s). (2025, February 23). Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) could be back on Knicks injury report after Boston scare. New York Daily News. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/02/23/karl-anthony-towns-knee-injury-nba/


  6. This Week Inside The Knicks. (2025). The Knicks vs. Celtics game review. This Week Inside The Knicks. https://www.thisweekinsidetheknicks.com/post/the-knicks-vs-celtics-game-review



No Knick Of The Week

 

Word On The Street

The Objective Knicks Fan. (n.d.). The Objective Knicks Fan [YouTube channel]. Retrieved February 23, 2025, from https://www.youtube.com/@TheObjectiveKnicksFan


No Knicks Power Rankings

 

More Topics

  1. Botte, P. (2025, February 19). The NBA has never been better — and it’s time to ‘change the conversation’. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/02/19/sports/the-nba-has-never-been-better-so-why-arent-critics-convinced/


  2. Author(s). (2025, February 18). The most beneficial part of Knicks’ overwhelming Karl-Anthony Towns trade win. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/02/18/sports/most-beneficial-part-of-knicks-overwhelming-karl-anthony-towns-trade-win/


  3. Author(s). (2025). Evan Fournier creates drama in new doc that Knicks fans know too well. Daily Knicks. https://dailyknicks.com/evan-fournier-creates-drama-new-doc-knicks-fans-know-well


Knicks Vs. Bulls Game Review 2.20.25




  1. ESPN. (2025). Bulls vs. Knicks – Game summary. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/nba/game/_/gameId/401705358/bulls-knicks


  2. HoopsHype. (2025, February 20). Bulls vs. Knicks: Start time, where to watch & what's the latest. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/2025/02/20/bulls-vs-knicks-start-time-where-to-watch-whats-the-latest-8/


  3. Bondy, S. (2025, February 19). LATE SCRATCH: Knicks rule Josh Hart out Thursday vs. Bulls with concerning knee injury. New York Daily News. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/02/19/knicks-josh-hart-nba-knee-injury-og-anunoby/


  4. Johnson, K. C. (2025, February 19). Patrick Williams is out vs. Knicks with right quadriceps tendon soreness. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3485028/


  5. Esden Jr., B. (2025, February 21). Overtime win over Bulls gives Knicks another reason to be thankful for trade. Daily Knicks. https://dailyknicks.com/overtime-win-over-bulls-gives-knicks-another-reason-thankful-trade-bridges


  6. Esden Jr., B. (2025, February 21). Overtime win over Bulls gives Knicks another reason to be thankful for trade. Daily Knicks. https://dailyknicks.com/overtime-win-over-bulls-gives-knicks-another-reason-thankful-trade-bridges


  7. Botte, P. (2025, February 21). Miles McBride shines again in key Knicks role with Josh Hart sidelined. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/02/21/sports/miles-mcbride-shines-again-in-key-knicks-role-with-josh-hart-sidelined/


  8. StatMuse. (2025, February 20). Deuce McBride makes franchise history with dominant performance. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3487082/


  9. Begley, I. (2025, February 20). Thibodeau praises Miles McBride after OT win vs. Bulls. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3487083/


  10. Johnson, K. C. (2025, February 20). Knicks 113, Bulls 111 (OT): Key player stats. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3487084/


  11. SNY. (2025, February 21). Mikal Bridges' block forces OT in Knicks win vs. Bulls. SNY. https://sny.tv/articles/knicks-mikal-bridges-block-bulls-vucevic-video


  12. Botte, P. (2025, February 21). Mikal Bridges further cements status as Knicks game-changer. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/02/21/sports/knicks-mikal-bridges-further-cements-himself-as-clutch-defender/


  13. Bulls in OT. SNY. https://sny.tv/articles/knicks-bulls-takeaways-2-20-25


  14. Bondy, S. (2025, February 20). Knicks hold on for 113-111 OT victory over Bulls — but 3PT defense remains concerning. New York Daily News. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/02/20/knicks-bulls-nba-mikal-bridges-tom-thibodeau-jalen-brunson/


  15. Botte, P. (2025, February 20). Karl-Anthony Towns’ late heroics propel shorthanded Knicks to overtime win over Bulls. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/02/20/sports/karl-anthony-towns-heroics-propel-knicks-to-overtime-win-vs-bulls/

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