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2024-25 Season. Episode 9: December 23rd to 29th, 2024

  • Writer: Koron PIerre
    Koron PIerre
  • Dec 30, 2024
  • 6 min read

Updated: Jan 7

This episode features everything inside the Knicks from December 23rd  to the 29th, 2024!

 

The Knicks Records Through This Stretch: 4-0 (Wins against the Pelicans, Wizards, Raptors, and the Spurs!)



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Intro

  1. Greg Gumbel's cancer battle: Sports broadcasting legend dies at 78. (2024, December 29). Basketball Insiders. Retrieved from https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/greg-gumbel-cancer-battle-sports-broadcasting-legend-dies-at-78/

  2. Charles Dolan, pioneering founder of HBO and Cablevision, dies at 98. (2024, December 29). USA Today. Retrieved from https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/media/2024/12/29/charles-dolan-hbo-cablevision-founder-dies/77297189007/

  3. Begley, I. (n.d.). Knicks assistant coach Mark Bryant honored by Seton Hall. Retrieved December 24, 2024, from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3366719/

  4. Knicks players embrace the Christmas spirit by giving back. (2024, December 27). New York Daily News. Retrieved from https://www.nydailynews.com/2024/12/27/knicks-christmas-kings-mike-brown/

 

Hot Topics

  1. Karl-Anthony Towns’ foul-trouble issues aren’t going away. (2024, December 28). New York Post. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2024/12/28/sports/karl-anthony-towns-foul-trouble-issues-arent-going-away/

  2. Landry Shamet took roller-coaster path back to Knicks after brutal shoulder injury. (2024, December 28). New York Post. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2024/12/28/sports/landry-shamet-took-roller-coaster-path-back-to-knicks/

  3. Knicks staying ‘patient’ with Mitchell Robinson’s injury recovery as return timeline remains murky. (2024, December 27). New York Post. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2024/12/27/sports/knicks-staying-patient-with-mitchell-robinsons-injury-recovery/

  4. Bob Myers’ bizarre ‘should be better’ claim sign of Knicks’ higher standard. (2024, December 26). New York Post. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2024/12/26/sports/bob-myers-bizarre-claim-is-a-sign-of-knicks-higher-standard/

  5. HoopsHype. (2024, December 25). Madison Square Garden’s Dolan family donations scrutinized. Retrieved from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3370064/

  6. HoopsHype. (2024, December 25). Mayor Eric Adams’ legal defense trust and MSG donations. Retrieved from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3370063/

  7. Bleacher Report. (n.d.). Knicks News: Matt Ryan agrees to 2-way contract; Boo Buie waived. Retrieved December 24, 2024, from https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10148465-knicks-news-matt-ryan-agrees-to-2-way-contract-boo-buie-waived

  8. HoopsHype. (2024, December 25). Mayor Eric Adams’ legal defense trust and MSG donations. Retrieved from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3370063/

  9. New York Daily News. (2024, December 24). ‘It felt like I got shot’: Landry Shamet makes Knicks debut after gruesome preseason shoulder injury. Retrieved from https://www.nydailynews.com/2024/12/24/landry-shamet-knicks-debut-shoulder-injury/

  10. New York Post. (2024, December 23). The Knicks are no longer a one-man show. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2024/12/23/sports/the-knicks-are-no-longer-a-one-man-show/

  11. Knicks’ December was as easy as expected with one game left before things get tougher. (2024, December 30). New York Post. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2024/12/30/sports/knicks-december-was-as-easy-as-expected-entering-final-game-of-month/

  12. Knicks’ balanced offense operating at historic level of versatility comes with big caveat. (2024, December 29). New York Post. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2024/12/29/sports/knicks-balanced-offenses-historic-level-of-versatility-comes-with-big-caveat/

     

Mikal Bridges

  1. SNY. (2024, December 26). Knicks notes: Mikal Bridges’ holiday impact. Retrieved from https://sny.tv/articles/knicks-notes-mikal-bridges-12-26-24

  2. Daily Knicks. (2024). Knicks realizing Mikal Bridges’ potential. Retrieved from https://dailyknicks.com/new-york-knicks-make-mikal-bridges-realization-nets-fans-know

  3. Daily Knicks. (2024). Knicks offseason trade criticism has grown quiet. Retrieved from https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-offseason-trade-criticism-grown-quiet-over-last-month-bridges

  4.  HoopsHype. (2024, December 25). Tom Thibodeau praises Mikal Bridges’ intangibles. Retrieved from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3370065/

  5. New York Post. (2024, December 26). Knicks and Mikal Bridges discourse enters new phase. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2024/12/26/sports/knicks-mikal-bridges-just-entered-a-new-phase/

 

More Topics

  1. Knicks check in among Eastern Conference’s elite in post-Christmas stock report. (2024, December 27). New York Post. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2024/12/27/sports/knicks-check-in-among-eastern-conferences-elite/

  2. Revamped Knicks looking like bona fide Eastern Conference contenders. (2024, December 26). New York Post. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2024/12/26/sports/knicks-looking-a-lot-like-bona-fide-eastern-conference-contenders/

  3. HoopsHype. (2024, December 25). Edie Falco criticizes Joel Embiid on “Roommates Show” podcast. Retrieved from https://hoopshype.com/2024/12/25/the-sopranos-star-edie-falco-joel-embiid-is-mean/

  4. HoopsHype. (2024, December 25). Jalen Brunson discusses grudges and respect in the NBA. Retrieved from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3369947/

  5. New York Post. (2024, December 24). Knicks proving Jalen Brunson doesn’t need to carry ‘whole city on his back’. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2024/12/24/sports/knicks-proving-jalen-brunson-doesnt-need-to-carry-team/

  6. New York Post. (2024, December 24). This is how far OG Anunoby and the Knicks have come in a year. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2024/12/24/sports/how-far-og-anunoby-knicks-have-come-in-one-year/

  7. SNY. (n.d.). 3 Knicks trends during the 2024-25 NBA season. Retrieved December 24, 2024, from https://sny.tv/articles/3-knicks-trends-during-the-2024-25-nba-season

  8. Knicks check in among Eastern Conference’s elite in post-Christmas stock report. (2024, December 27). New York Post. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2024/12/27/sports/knicks-check-in-among-eastern-conferences-elite/

 

Knicks Vs, Wizards Game Review 12.28.24




  1. Knicks vs. Wizards - Game Summary - December 28, 2024. (2024, December 28). ESPN. Retrieved from https://www.espn.com/nba/game/_/gameId/401704995/knicks-wizards

  2. The New York Knicks play against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. (2024, December 28). HoopsHype. Retrieved from https://hoopshype.com/2024/12/28/knicks-vs-wizards-start-time-where-to-watch-whats-the-latest-7/

  3. Fred Katz: Josh Hart on Jalen Brunson’s 55-point performance: “That’s why he’s the captain.” (2024, December 28). HoopsHype. Retrieved from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3377674/

  4. Jalen Brunson scores 55, leads Knicks to win in OT. (2024, December 28). ESPN. Retrieved from https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/43201934/jalen-brunson-scores-55-leads-knicks-win-ot

  5. Jalen Brunson drops 55 points in thrilling 136-132 overtime win at Wizards. (2024, December 28). SNY. Retrieved from https://sny.tv/articles/knicks-wizards-takeaways-12-28-24

  6. Kris Pursiainen: Knicks win 136-132 in OT over the Wizards. Jalen Brunson had 55 points and nine assists. He shot 3/11 from behind the arc. 15/20 on two-pointers. 16/17 at the FT line. 71.5 TS%. Only three turnovers. Good god. (2024, December 28). HoopsHype. Retrieved from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/knicks-need-55-point-game-from-jalen-brunson-to-beat-wizards-in-ot/

  7. NY Knicks PR: Jalen Brunson scored 55 points tonight against the Wizards. He has now registered his third 50-point game as a Knick, which is tied with Richie Guerin for the second most in franchise history. (2024, December 28). HoopsHype. Retrieved from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3377534/

  8. Knicks bench goes ‘crazy’ after Precious Achiuwa’s poster dunk. (2024, December 29). New York Post. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2024/12/29/sports/precious-achiuwas-big-time-dunk-draws-celebration-from-knicks/


Knicks Vs, Magic Game Review 12.27.24





  1. Knicks vs. Magic - Game Summary - December 26, 2024. (2024, December 26). ESPN. Retrieved from https://www.espn.com/nba/game/_/gameId/401704985/knicks-magic

  2. The New York Knicks play against the Orlando Magic at Kia Center. (2024, December 27). HoopsHype. Retrieved from https://hoopshype.com/2024/12/27/knicks-vs-magic-start-time-where-to-watch-whats-the-latest-8/

  3. Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart help Knicks pull away from Magic for ugly win. (2024, December 27). New York Post. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2024/12/27/sports/jalen-brunson-josh-hart-help-knicks-pull-away-from-magic-for-ugly-win/

  4. Knicks rout physical Orlando Magic team to extend winning streak to 6 games. (2024, December 27). New York Daily News. Retrieved from https://www.nydailynews.com/2024/12/27/knicks-rout-physical-orlando-magic-team-to-extend-winning-streak-to-6-games/

  5. Knicks' stout second-half defense leads to 108-85 win over Magic for sixth straight victory. (2024, December 27). SNY. Retrieved from https://sny.tv/articles/knicks-magic-takeaways-12-27-24

  6. After the shorthanded Magic mucked up the game and the refs obliged with a stream of whistles, the Knicks flexed their talent advantage by pummeling the Magic on Friday night, 108-85, for their sixth straight win. (2024, December 27). HoopsHype. Retrieved from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/jalen-brunson-josh-hart-help-knicks-roll-past-magic/

 

Knick Of The Week

 


Knick of the Week (December 23-29, 2024): Jalen Brunson. (2024, December 29). This Week Inside the Knicks. Retrieved from https://www.thisweekinsidetheknicks.com/post/knick-of-the-week-december-23-29-2024-jalen-brunson


Flagship

2025 NBA All-Star Weekend: Can the Knicks send 3 stars to San Francisco? (2024, December 28). New York Daily News. Retrieved from https://www.nydailynews.com/2024/12/28/2025-nba-all-star-weekend-can-the-knicks-send-3-stars-to-san-francisco/


Word On The Street

 The Objective Knicks Fan. (n.d.). Community page. YouTube. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/@TheObjectiveKnicksFan/community


Power Rankings

ESPN. (2024). NBA Power Rankings: Exciting young risers for all 30 teams. Retrieved from https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/43143704/nba-power-rankings-30-team-young-riser

 

Knicks Vs, Spurs Game Review 12.25.24



  1. Spurs vs. Knicks - Game Summary - December 23, 2024. (2024, December 23). ESPN. Retrieved from https://www.espn.com/nba/game/_/gameId/401704971/spurs-knicks

  2.  ESPN. (n.d.). Josh Hart clarifies joking Spurs post ahead of Christmas Day game. Retrieved December 24, 2024, from https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/43143686/josh-hart-joking-spurs-matchup-christmas-day-game

  3. Daily Knicks. (n.d.). New York Knicks record, statistics, and other history on Christmas Day. Retrieved December 24, 2024, from https://dailyknicks.com/new-york-knicks-record-statistics-other-history-christmas-day

  4. New York Post. (2024, December 24). Spurs’ Julian Champagnie finally set for MSG return after St. John’s stardom. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2024/12/24/sports/spurs-julian-champagnie-set-for-msg-return-after-st-johns-stardom/

  5. for Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns this year. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2024/12/24/sports/playing-on-christmas-is-extra-special-for-karl-anthony-towns-this-year/

  6. HoopsHype. (2024, December 25). Mickey Mouse-themed alt-cast for Knicks-Spurs game. Retrieved from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3372160/

  7. New York Post. (2024, December 25). OG Anunoby’s clutch defense on Victor Wembanyama. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2024/12/25/sports/knicks-og-anunoby-uses-special-gift-to-stop-victor-wembanyama/

  8. New York Post. (2024, December 25). Precious Achiuwa’s key performance against Spurs. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2024/12/25/sports/precious-achiuwa-fills-knicks-void-with-key-game-against-spurs/

  9. New York Post. (2024, December 25). Josh Hart played his Knicks role to perfection against the Spurs. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2024/12/25/sports/josh-hart-played-his-knicks-role-to-perfection-against-the-spurs/

  10. New York Daily News. (2024, December 25). Mikal Bridges erupts for 41 points, Knicks stave off Wemby, Spurs. Retrieved from https://www.nydailynews.com/2024/12/25/knicks-mikal-bridges-spurs-victor-wembanyama-christmas-nba/

  11.  Jalen Brunson was not on floor during key stretch in Knicks’ win over Spurs. (2024, December 26). New York Post. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2024/12/26/sports/jalen-brunson-not-on-floor-during-key-stretch-in-knicks-win-over-spurs/

  12. ESPN. (2024). NBA’s Christmas Day success highlights league’s viewership growth. Retrieved from https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/43162543/nba-christmas-day-success-come-better-lebron-steph-durant-wemby-ant

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More Topics

  1. What are the grades for the Knicks after 30 games? (2024, December 27). New York Post. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2024/12/27/sports/knicks-grades-karl-anthony-towns-jalen-brunson-and-co/

  2. HoopsHype. (2024, December 26). Klay Thompson recalls Knicks workout and Reggie Miller comparison. Retrieved from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/klay-thompson-says-reggie-miller-the-greatest-to-ever-shoot-it/

  3. HoopsHype. (2024, December 25). Julius Erving shares thoughts on load management and favorite players. Retrieved from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/julius-erving-load-management-has-messed-me-up-because-kawhi-leonard-was-my-guy/

  4. What are the grades for the Knicks after 30 games? (2024, December 27). New York Post. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2024/12/27/sports/knicks-grades-karl-anthony-towns-jalen-brunson-and-co/

 

Knicks Vs, Raptors Game Review 12.23.24




  1. Raptors vs. Knicks - Game Summary - December 21, 2024. (2024, December 21). ESPN. Retrieved from https://www.espn.com/nba/game/_/gameId/401704963/raptors-knicks

  2. Jacob, V. (n.d.). RJ Barrett is available to play against the Knicks tonight. Retrieved December 24, 2024, from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3367076/

  3. New York Post. (2024, December 23). Knicks’ RJ Barrett-OG Anunoby swap shook the franchise — and its fans. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2024/12/23/sports/knicks-rj-barrett-og-anunoby-swap-shook-the-franchise-and-its-fans/

  4. New York Daily News. (2024, December 23). Knicks extend winning streak to 4 in wire-to-wire rout of Raptors. Retrieved from https://www.nydailynews.com/2024/12/23/knicks-raptors-winning-streak-og-anunoby-nba/

  5. SNY. (n.d.). Offense fires on all cylinders as Knicks pummel Raptors, 139-125. Retrieved December 24, 2024, from https://sny.tv/articles/knicks-raptors-takeaways-12-23-24

  6. New York Post. (2024, December 23). OG Anunoby torches Raptors as red-hot Knicks continue rolling. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2024/12/23/sports/og-anunoby-torches-raptors-as-red-hot-knicks-continue-rolling/

  7. HoopsHype. (n.d.). NBA on ESPN: KAT and OG combine for 62 in Knicks blowout win over Raptors. Retrieved December 24, 2024, from https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3367727/


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