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Knicks’ Josh Hart forces Mike Brown to ‘throw analytics out the window’ with Game 2 stunner

NEW YORK – Analytics help sports teams evaluate and optimize performance. The New York Knicks hired Mike Brown last offseason in part because of his open willingness to utilize them – and any other available information – to finetune the team’s approach to winning games. Josh Hart thinks they’re overrated. After the Knicks’ Game 2 […] The post Knicks’ Josh Hart forces Mike Brown to ‘throw analytics out the window’ with Game 2 stunner appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knicks’ Mike Brown still takes issue with officiating in 2nd half of Game 2 rout

The New York Knicks are just two wins away from advancing to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999 after running over the Cleveland Cavaliers, 109-93, in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday. Madison Square Garden, which was filled to the brim, was rocking as New York wrapped up the […] The post Knicks’ Mike Brown still takes issue with officiating in 2nd half of Game 2 rout appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Donovan Mitchell Remains Defiant After Cavaliers Fall to 2-0 vs. Knicks

Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell is not waving the white flag just yet. He did everything in his power to steal home court at Madison Square Garden.  Cleveland fell to the New York Knicks 109-93 Thursday night, dropping to 2-0 in the Eastern Conference finals.  Mitchell led the ...

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Magic Johnson Makes Bold New York Knicks Statement After Cavs Game

On Thursday, the New York Knicks hosted the Cleveland Cavaliers at Madison Square Garden for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals.The Knicks won by a score of 109-93 to take a 2-0 lead in the series.Jalen Brunson finished with 19 points and 14 assists.SNY’s Ian Begley wrote: “Jalen Brunson checks out of Game 2 […] The post Magic Johnson Makes Bold New York Knicks Statement After Cavs Game appeared first on HEAVY.

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Fans roast Cavs’ Dennis Schroder for wasting no time with 0-2 Instagram post

The Cleveland Cavaliers are likely still licking their wounds after suffering a double-digit beating against the New York Knicks, 109-93, in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden on Thursday. But it looks like Dennis Schroder is already moving on. Schroder contributed four points, four rebounds, and three assists in 18 […] The post Fans roast Cavs’ Dennis Schroder for wasting no time with 0-2 Instagram post appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jalen Brunson reveals Knicks’ ‘advantage’ after taking 2-0 lead on Cavs

The New York Knicks are rolling. Their 109-93 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals marks their ninth consecutive victory in this year’s playoffs, dating back to Game 4 of their first-round matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. While everything is looking up for the Knicks, there is a long […] The post Jalen Brunson reveals Knicks’ ‘advantage’ after taking 2-0 lead on Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors Trade Pitch Pairs Steph Curry With $150 Million First-Team All-NBA Guard

The Golden State Warriors need an upgrade next to Steph Curry, and there is a world in which they might be able to land him an elite backcourt partner. The post Warriors Trade Pitch Pairs Steph Curry With $150 Million First-Team All-NBA Guard appeared first on HEAVY.

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Jalen Brunson sheds light on biggest area of growth for Knicks

Jalen Brunson let his teammates cook before putting in the finishing touches in the New York Knicks’ win against the Cleveland Cavaliers, 109-93, in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden on Thursday. Brunson scored 10 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter to secure the victory and take a […] The post Jalen Brunson sheds light on biggest area of growth for Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Canadiens’ Cole Caufield is all business after stealing home-ice from Hurricanes

The Montreal Canadiens and Carolina Hurricanes took completely different paths to the Eastern Conference Finals, with the former winning two Game 7s on the road and the latter going a perfect 8-0 through their first two rounds. When a squad has to empty the tank multiple times during the Stanley Cup Playoffs, both physically and […] The post Canadiens’ Cole Caufield is all business after stealing home-ice from Hurricanes appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns reveals stone-cold mindset despite taking 2-0 lead on Cavs

The New York Knicks have to be feeling very giddy after taking a 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference Finals clash against the Cleveland Cavaliers. On Thursday night, the Knicks won in rather convincing fashion once more, as they outplayed the Cavs in the second half en route to a 109-93 victory. And as things […] The post Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns reveals stone-cold mindset despite taking 2-0 lead on Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hurricanes’ Rod Brind’Amour keeps it real on how to move on from Game 1 rout

The Carolina Hurricanes are no longer undefeated in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Head coach Rod Brind’Amour watched his team drop Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals to the Montreal Canadiens. This game also wasn’t close, as the Habs claimed a 6-2 win on the road at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. […] The post Hurricanes’ Rod Brind’Amour keeps it real on how to move on from Game 1 rout appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hurricanes’ Jaccob Slavin rips Game 1 disaster: ‘I handed them the game’

When Seth Jarvis scored in the first 33 seconds of Thursday’s Eastern Conference Finals opener against the Montreal Canadiens, it looked as if the Carolina Hurricanes were going to pick up where they left off 12 days earlier. Their dominant Stanley Cup Playoffs run ended abruptly, however, as the Habs immediately responded 27 seconds later. […] The post Hurricanes’ Jaccob Slavin rips Game 1 disaster: ‘I handed them the game’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jose Alvarado’s Knicks leadership gets Game 2 shoutout from Mike Brown

The New York Knicks have taken a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers after dominating Game 2, 109-93, at Madison Square Garden on Thursday. The Knicks are now just two wins away from reaching the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. The Cavaliers tried to keep it close […] The post Jose Alvarado’s Knicks leadership gets Game 2 shoutout from Mike Brown appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Josh Hart sounds off on monster Game 2 in Knicks’ blowout of Cavs

New York Knicks guard Josh Hart made the Cleveland Cavaliers pay for not respecting his outside shooting. Hart had a night to remember on Thursday, as he played a major role in the Knicks’ 109-93 win in Game 2 of their 2026 Eastern Conference Finals series over the Cavs at Madison Square Garden in New […] The post Josh Hart sounds off on monster Game 2 in Knicks’ blowout of Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hurricanes’ Jordan Staal blames Game 1 no-show on lack of respect for Canadiens

The Carolina Hurricanes have finally lost a playoff game this postseason. Carolina fell to Juraj Slafkovsky and the Montreal Canadiens in Game 1 of the 2026 Eastern Conference Finals. After the game, captain Jordan Staal made a rather stunning admission about how this loss came to be. “We lost the game from the start, obviously […] The post Hurricanes’ Jordan Staal blames Game 1 no-show on lack of respect for Canadiens appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knicks’ Mike Brown applauds Jalen Brunson’s Game 2 with MVP mic-drop

Jalen Brunson, after putting up 38 points in the New York Knicks’ epic comeback victory from 22 points down in the fourth quarter in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Finals, failed to put up an encore in Game 2 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Brunson ended up with just 19 points on 7-16 shooting from […] The post Knicks’ Mike Brown applauds Jalen Brunson’s Game 2 with MVP mic-drop appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Richard Jefferson dropped a savage line during Knicks-Cavs Game 2

Richard Jefferson certainly does self-deprecating humor pretty well. The retired ex-NBA forward Jefferson was on the call Thursday for ESPN during Game 2 between the New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers. In the second quarter at Madison Square Garden in New York, N.Y., Jefferson went viral for an absolutely ruthless line … aimed at … The post Richard Jefferson dropped a savage line during Knicks-Cavs Game 2 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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