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2025 Playoffs. Episode 1: April 14th to the 20th, 2025!

  • Writer: Koron PIerre
    Koron PIerre
  • Apr 20
  • 5 min read

This episode features everything inside the Knicks from  April 14th to the 20th, 2025!


The Knicks' Game 1 against the Pistons ( Game 1 Win: 123-112)



 

Special Highlight


1.      New York Post. (2025, April 19). Russell Wilson, Ciara, Tracy Morgan among stars in stacked celebrity row for Knicks’ Game 1 win. https://nypost.com/2025/04/19/sports/knicks-celebrity-row-stacked-with-stars-for-game-1-against-pistons/


2.      Begley, I. (2025, April 19). Ariel Hukporti is available tonight, Knicks say. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3595270/


3.      Winfield, K. (2025, April 19). Knicks’ Ariel Hukporti active for Game 1 vs. Pistons in return from knee surgery. New York Daily News. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/19/knicks-ariel-hukporti-active-game-1-pistons/


4.      New York Post. (2025, April 19). Adorable little 7-year-old named Knicks reveals her NBA playoffs predictions. https://nypost.com/2025/04/19/sports/little-girl-named-knicks-gives-her-playoffs-predictions/


5.      ESPN. (2025, April). Sources: Charlie Ward to become Florida A&M basketball coach. https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/44698765/sources-charlie-ward-become-florida-basketball-coach

 

Playoff


1.      New York Post. (2025, April 17). Mikal Bridges could be Knicks’ X factor — but not for defense on Cade Cunningham. https://nypost.com/2025/04/17/sports/mikal-bridges-could-be-knicks-offensive-x-factor/


2.      HoopsHype. (2025, April 17). James Edwards III: Mitchell Robinson down to 269 pounds from 290. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3591554/


3.      HoopsHype. (2025, April 17). Cade Cunningham excited for playoff debut. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3591721/


4.      HoopsHype. (2025, April 17). Cade Cunningham expects defensive changes from Knicks. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3591722/


5.      HoopsHype. (2025, April 17). Cade Cunningham ready for the Garden in playoff debut. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3591723/


6.      New York Daily News. (2025, April 17). Early-season win over Knicks gave Pistons confidence, says J.B. Bickerstaff. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/17/pistons-win-knicks-detroit-confidence-jb-bickerstaff-playoff-series/


7.      New York Post. (2025, April 17). The Knicks’ playoff mood feels different this time — what it takes to change that. https://nypost.com/2025/04/17/sports/knicks-playoff-mood-feels-different-in-2025-how-it-can-change/


Hot Topics


1.      New York Post. (2025, April 19). The Knicks’ playoff reality that should silence the Tom Thibodeau minutes critics. https://nypost.com/2025/04/19/sports/knicks-nearly-spotless-bill-of-health-is-a-playoffs-rarity/


2.      Lopez, A. (2025, April 17). NBA playoffs 2025: Ranking the 50 most impactful players. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/44720427/nba-playoffs-2025-ranking-luka-lebron-jokic-tatum-50-most-impactful-players


3.      HoopsHype. (2025, April 18). Mitchell Robinson prepared for physical series vs. Pistons. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3592329/


4.      New York Post. (2025, April 17). Mitchell Robinson ready to do Knicks’ ‘dirty’ work vs. Pistons.


5.      ESPN. (2025, April 17). Grades for all 30 NBA teams after the 2024-25 regular season. https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/44687567/grades-all-30-nba-teams-2024-25-regular-season


6.      SNY.tv. (2025, April). Knicks' full playoff schedule for first round of 2025 NBA postseason. https://sny.tv/articles/knicks-playoff-schedule-2025-nba-postseason


7.      Popper, S. (2025, April 16). As Knicks focus on Cade Cunningham, Tobias Harris could present matchup problem. New York Daily News. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/16/knicks-cade-cunningham-tobias-harris-nba-og-anunoby-playoffs-tom-thibodeau/


8.      Daily Knicks. (2025, April). The maddening Mikal Bridges reality that will hurt the Knicks in the playoffs. https://dailyknicks.com/the-maddening-mikal-bridges-reality-that-hurt-knicks-playoffs


9.      Botte, P. (2025, April 15). Knicks analyst Wally Szczerbiak sounds alarm on potential ‘locker room’ issue if they don’t dominate Pistons series. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/04/15/sports/knicks-analyst-sounds-alarm-on-potential-locker-room-issue-before-pistons-series/


10.   ESPN. (2025, April 14). 2025 NBA playoff picks: Experts predict the play-in and first round. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/44625758/2025-nba-playoff-expert-picks-play-first-round-matchups

 

More Topics

1.      Winfield, K. (2025, April 19). Pistons are BBQ chicken if they can’t figure out Jalen Brunson. New York Daily News. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/19/kristian-winfield-pistons-knicks-jalen-brunson/


2.      Winfield, K. (2025, April 19). Tim Hardaway Jr., formerly of the Knicks, one of several Pistons with New York ties. New York Daily News. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/19/tim-hardaway-jr-knicks-pistons-new-york-ties-playoffs/


3.      HoopsHype. (2025, April 18). Carmelo Anthony on Trae Young: He’s a New York villain. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/carmelo-anthony-on-trae-young-hes-a-new-york-villain/


4.      HoopsHype. (2025, April 17). John Gambadoro: Knicks among teams interested in Kevin Durant. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3591213/


5.      Daily Knicks New York Post. (2025, April 17). Kings, GM Monte McNair split over decision-making tension — and ex-Knicks GM Scott Perry set to step in. https://nypost.com/2025/04/17/sports/kings-gm-monte-mcnair-split-over-decision-making-tension/


6.      (2025, April 17). Josh Hart is going to make or break Tom Thibodeau's future with the Knicks. https://dailyknicks.com/josh-hart-going-make-break-tom-thibodeau-future-knicks


7.      Botte, P. (2025, April 16). Josh Hart has faith Knicks fans will ‘find a way’ to invade Detroit despite ticket safeguards. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/04/16/sports/josh-hart-has-faith-knicks-fans-will-find-a-way-to-invade-detroit/


8.      Botte, P. (2025, April 15). Knicks’ two-center lineup drawing praise from Tom Thibodeau. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/04/15/sports/knicks-two-center-lineup-drawing-praise-from-tom-thibodeau/

9.      Botte, P. (2025, April 15). How Jalen Brunson is approaching playoffs after ‘roller coaster’ season. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/04/15/sports/how-jalen-brunson-is-approaching-playoffs-after-roller-coaster-season/

10.   Esposito, T. (2025, April 15). Another part of the Knicks' Mikal Bridges trade has been finalized. Daily Knicks. https://dailyknicks.com/another-part-of-knicks-mikal-bridges-trade-has-been-finalized


11.   Lowe, Z. (2025, April 14). 2025 NBA playoffs: 20 players and 5 coaches with plenty at stake. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/44664094/2025-nba-playoffs-20-players-5-coaches-plenty-stake


12.   HoopsHype. (2025, April 14). Pistons spokesman explains use of geo-fencing during ticket presale. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3584619/


Game 1


1.      New York Daily News. (2025, April 18). What to know about the resurgent Pistons before Game 1 against the Knicks. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/18/pistons-knicks-playoffs-preview-bickerstaff-cade-cunningham/

 

2.      New York Post. (2025, April 19). Bet365 bonus code NYPBET: Knicks vs. Pistons NBA playoffs Game 1 odds, prediction. https://nypost.com/2025/04/19/betting/bet365-bonus-code-nypbet-knicks-vs-pistons-nba-playoffs-game-1-odds-prediction/


3.      Botte, P. (2025, April 20). Jalen Brunson put on his ‘cape’ when the Knicks needed him most. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/04/20/sports/jalen-brunson-put-on-his-cape-when-the-knicks-needed-him-most/


4.      Botte, P. (2025, April 20). Karl-Anthony Towns does a little bit of everything in first Knicks playoff game. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/04/20/sports/karl-anthony-towns-does-everything-in-first-knicks-playoff-game/


5.      Botte, P. (2025, April 20). OG Anunoby’s critical defense helps Knicks keep Pistons’ Cade Cunningham in check. New York



7.      Botte, P. (2025, April 20). Heroes, zeros from Knicks’ Game 1 win over Pistons: Jalen Brunson recovers from slow start for huge game. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/04/20/sports/heroes-zeros-from-knicks-game-1-win-over-pistons/


8.      SNY.tv. (2025, April 20). Knicks Playoff Notes: OG Anunoby dominates Game 1 matchup with Pistons' Cade Cunningham. https://sny.tv/articles/knicks-notes-og-anunoby-game-1-matchup-pistons-cade-cunningham


9.      Botte, P. (2025, April 20). Mitchell Robinson comes through for Knicks off the bench in Game 1: ‘Helps inspire the team’. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/04/20/sports/mitchell-robinson-comes-through-for-knicks-off-the-bench/


10.   Scotto, M. (2025, April 20). Tobias Harris: “We’re excited and embracing this challenge” despite Game 1 loss. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3595401/


11.   Scotto, M. (2025, April 20). Tobias Harris rallies Pistons after Game 1 loss to Knicks: “It’s a series”. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3595403/


12.   New York Post. (2025, April 20). Karl-Anthony Towns’ girlfriend, Jordyn Woods, stuns in custom Knicks look for thrilling playoff win. https://nypost.com/2025/04/20/sports/jordyn-woods-stuns-in-knicks-look-for-karl-anthony-towns-playoff-win/


13.   Scotto, M. (2025, April 19). Cam Payne postgame reaction quote. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3595340/


14.   SNY.tv. (2025, April 19). Knicks not taking Game 1 win against Pistons lightly, focusing on improving for Game 2. https://sny.tv/articles/knicks-game-1-win-focusing-improving-game-2


15.   Botte, P. (2025, April 19). In five minutes and 27 seconds, the Knicks flipped a switch — and showed what they’re capable of. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/04/19/sports/in-five-minutes-and-27-seconds-the-knicks-flipped-a-switch/


16.   Tredinnick, T. (2025, April 19). Knicks just showed a new playoff identity, and it started with Cam Payne. Daily Knicks. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-just-showed-a-new-playoff-identity-and-it-started-with-cam-payne-01js8c1vfzrf


17.   Botte, P. (2025, April 19). Cam Payne provides surprise spark Knicks needed in huge Game 1 win. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/04/19/sports/cam-payne-provides-surprise-spark-knicks-needed-in-huge-game-1-win/


18.   Tredinnick, T. (2025, April 19). Thibodeau dropped a rare (and hilarious) gem after Brunson lit up Detroit. Daily Knicks. https://dailyknicks.com/thibodeau-dropped-rare-hilarious-gem-brunson-lit-up-detroit


19.   New York Post. (2025, April 19). Pistons still have ‘all-time high’ confidence despite Game 1 loss. https://nypost.com/2025/04/19/sports/pistons-still-have-all-time-high-confidence-despite-game-1-loss/


20.   Botte, P. (2025, April 19). Knicks’ Game 1 report card: OG Anunoby, bench lead way against Pistons. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/04/19/sports/knicks-game-1-report-card-og-anunoby-bench-lead-way-vs-pistons/


21.   Tredinnick, T. (2025, April 19). Tom Thibodeau hushes critics with massive shift in mentality to win Knicks Game 1. Daily Knicks. https://dailyknicks.com/dailyknickscom/tom-thibodeau-hushes-critics-massive-shift-knicks-game-1


22.   Tredinnick, T. (2025, April 19). Knicks’ 21-0 Game 1 run escalated right after Brunson did this one little thing.


23.   Esposito, M. (2025, April 19). Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns shows he's not player Timberwolves fans used to know. Daily Knicks. https://dailyknicks.com/knicks-karl-anthony-towns-player-timberwolves-fans-used-know


24.   Winfield, K. (2025, April 19). Knicks’ 21-0 run completes Game 1 comeback win over Pistons after Jalen Brunson’s injury scare. New York Daily News. https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/19/knicks-run-game-1-pistons/

 

 

 

 

Flagship

1.      New York Post. (2025, April 18). Jalen Brunson makes strong Tom Thibodeau statement with noise growing about Knicks’ job security. https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/jalen-brunson-makes-strong-tom-thibodeau-statement-ahead-of-playoffs/


2.      New York Post. (2025, April 18). Jalen Brunson makes strong Tom Thibodeau statement with noise growing about Knicks’ job security. https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/jalen-brunson-makes-strong-tom-thibodeau-statement-ahead-of-playoffs/


3.      Botte, P. (2025, April 15). Tom Thibodeau shouldn’t be coaching for his Knicks job — but he might be. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2025/04/15/sports/too-many-fans-calling-for-tom-thibodeaus-job-despite-knicks-success/

 

Comment Of The Week

 

 Smoke Of The Week

Daily Knicks. (2025, April 18). Malik Beasley's recent Knicks comments prove he learned nothing from Giannis. https://dailyknicks.com/malik-beasley-recent-knicks-comments-prove-learned-nothing-giannis-towns

 

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