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The New York Knicks took Game 1 over the Atlanta Hawks 113–102 but the biggest takeaway might be that they didn’t even play their best game. On this episode of NY Got Game, Dexter Henry is joined by Knicks Centric founder Tommy Beer to break down what this win means and whether the Hawks have an answer heading into Game 2 at Madison Square Garden. If this wasn’t the Knicks at their best… how much higher is their ceiling in this series? 00:01:32 - Knicks Win Game 1 With Brunson At His Best 00:03:34 - Balance Vs Brunson Heavy-Approach 00:05:21 - The KAT Experience In Game 1 00:08:20 - How Should Mike Brown Optimize KAT 00:10:46 - How Did Knicks Disrupt Atlanta? 00:14:16 - Hawks Game 2 AdjustmentsHack-A-Mitch ResponseOG Anunoby’s Two-Way Impact 00:22:02 - Josh Hart’s Game 1 Impact 00:24:46 - Knicks Depth Advantage? 00:28:16 - Knicks Ceiling Check: How Good Can This Team Be? 00:31:48 - Game 2 Keys: Can Knicks Take Control Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The New York Knicks are heading back the playoffs, but before Game 1 against the Atlanta Hawks, it’s time to take a step back and ask the real questions. On this episode of NY Got Game, Dexter Henry is joined by Jonathan Macri (Knicks Film School) and CP “The Franchise” (Knicks Fan TV) for a real Knicks conversation. 🏀 Topics include: Reflecting on the Knicks’ 2025-26 season — success or something missing? What is this team’s true identity heading into the playoffs? Evaluating Mike Brown in Year 1 as head coach Has Karl-Anthony Towns actually figured it out in this system? Revisiting our preseason takes what aged well and what didn’t? Why this Hawks matchup feels more uncomfortable than it should… X-factors that could swing the series Final predictions for Knicks vs Hawks 👀 Is this Knicks team a real contender or are there still too many questions heading into the postseason? Tap in, join the conversation, and drop your predictions in the comments. #nypostsports #knicks #atlantahawks  (0:00) Intro (1:45) Reflecting on the Knicks’ season (14:35) What’s the Bockers’ true identity? (23:10) Evaluating Mike Brown’s first regular season (26:45) Has KAT finally figured it out? (32:10) Revisiting early-season takes (37:05) Previewing Knicks-Hawks (51:00) Who’s New York’s X-Factor (55:50) Predictions for Knicks-Hawks (1:07:10) Wrap-up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The regular season is over and now the real evaluation begins for the New York Knicks. After locking up the 3-seed and finishing as a 53-win team, the question isn’t what they’ve done… it’s who they really are heading into the playoffs. On this episode of NY Got Game, Dexter Henry is joined by TrueHoop contributor Jarod Hector to break down the truths about this Knicks team and what will determine their postseason fate. (0:00) Intro (1:10) Jarod Hector Joins (3:50) Knicks' Truth Check (5:00) Year-To-Year Progress8:00 Brunson-KAT Chemistry (11:00) Knicks' Half-Court Offense (13:40) Knicks' Secondary Scoring (15:45) Defensive Improvement (18:30) Will New York "Lock In?" (21:45) Who's The X-Factor? (29:10) Mike Brown Evaluation (33:25) Knicks' Playoff Rotation (41:25) Hawks-Knicks Matchup (44:40) Knicks' Playoff Ceiling (51:20) Wrap-Up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With less than a week left in the regular season, we're answering your questions and reacting to your comments this week on NY Got Game! Lot's of talk about Karl-Anthony Towns' usage and if Mike Brown, Knicks are utilizing him correctly. Could chemistry issues in the locker room explain the inconsistency of this team? What will the playoff rotation look like? Reevaluating the first round matchup discussion from a few weeks ago. 0:00 Intro 3:00 Karl-Anthony Towns Usage 16:58 Chemistry Issues? 22:15 KAT 27:50 Knicks Bench 37:35 Mike Brown 46:15 First Round Matchups 53:30 Jaden Ivey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Knicks are on a 3-game losing streak at the time of recording. Dexter Henry and Bryan Fonseca take a look at why the Knicks seem to be heading in the wrong direction as the playoffs are approaching. They address the topic hot in the Knicks streets, is the use of Karl-Anthony Towns an issue? They explain why more post ups are not the solution. Plus, besides Jalen Brunson who can step up and create & the defense is inconsistent again. 0:00 Intro 1:30 Are Knicks Using KAT Wrong? 24:52 Lack Of A Creator Besides Jalen Brunson 33:50 Defensive Inconsistencies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are the New York Knicks truly built for playoff basketball? After a tough loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, serious questions are starting to emerge about this team’s ability to translate regular season success into postseason wins. On this episode of NY Got Game, Dexter Henry is joined by ESPN and MSG Networks analyst Monica McNutt to break it all down. They dive into: - Whether the Knicks’ recent struggles are warning signs or just a bump in the road - If the offense can hold up in the halfcourt during playoff basketball - Who can create outside of Jalen Brunson - Karl-Anthony Towns’ role and whether he’s being maximized - The Knicks’ best closing lineup and defensive identity - How New York stacks up against the top teams in the Eastern Conference Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of NY Got Game, Dexter Henry and Bryan Fonseca rank who they believe the Knicks should in the first round of the playoffs from easiest to most difficult. Whose list do you agree with most and why? What would be your list? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With just ten games left in the regular season, the New York Knicks are entering a critical stretch that will define their playoff identity. On this episode of NY Got Game, Dexter Henry is joined by Shawn Hardie of Knicks Film School to break down the 10 biggest questions the Knicks must answer before the playoffs from Jalen Brunson’s workload and health, to Karl-Anthony Towns’ role in the offense, to the team’s slow starts and lineup consistency. This episode is a deep dive into where the Knicks stand right now and what still needs to be proven before the postseason begins. (0:00) Intro (2:35) Knicks' recent slow starts (10:50) Mikal Bridges' inconsistency (15:00) Karl-Anthony Towns' surge (24:00) Will Mohamed Diawara be in the playoff rotation? (33:20) Is Jalen Brunson hurt? (42:15) What seed do the Knicks want? (50:50) Can the Knicks start fast against playoff teams? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of NY Got Game, Dexter Henry and Bryan Fonseca discuss the Knicks starting lineup and if it's time to make a change. There have been a lot of slow starts lately and with Mikal Bridges struggling, they weigh if taking him out of the starting would be a good fix. 0:00 Intro 3:52 Why are Knicks getting off to slow starts? 13:05 Should Mike Brown change the starting lineup? 18:30 What should be the change? 34:48 How much do they miss Deuce McBride? 38:30 What does the starting lineup need to do better? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The New York Knicks are one of the hottest teams in the NBA right now. After a 110–107 comeback win over the Golden State Warriors, the Knicks have now won three straight games and are 19–7 over their last 26 games. During this stretch, New York has led the NBA in defensive rating and net rating, outscoring opponents by more than 300 points over a 26-game span — a level of dominance the franchise hasn’t reached since the early 1970s. But despite the Knicks’ surge in the Eastern Conference, questions remain. Are the Knicks peaking at the right time… or are there still concerns heading toward the NBA playoffs? (00:00) Intro (02:10) What’s fueling the Knicks’ dominant run (03:40) Whether their elite defense can carry them in the playoffs (05:15) Why the Knicks’ offense has cooled off recently (07:10) The debate around the Knicks' starting lineup (09:05) Jordan Clarkson’s recent impact off the bench (12:45) Mikal Bridges’ struggles since the All-Star break (17:30) How the Knicks stack up against the top teams in the Eastern Conference (22:45) Are the Knicks truly a championship contender? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of "NY Got Game," Dexter Henry and Bryan Fonseca answer questions from fans! Before that, they breakdown the loss vs. Cavs. Later, they respond to which boroughs this Knicks team represent most, why the Pistons have their number, evaluate Mike Brown, Karl-Anthony Towns always complaining about fouls and if Josh Hart should get his minutes cut. 0:00 Intro 0:40 Knicks-Cavs Takeaways 6:25 Knicks Compared to NYC Boroughs 14:06 Pistons Have Extra Gear 22:15 Offense Without Jalen Brunson 32:00 Jalen Brunson Is Not A Pure PG 37:50 Karl-Anthony Towns Fouls 44:00 Mike Brown 50:15 Cut Josh Hart's Minutes? 53:20 DPOG Photos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despite winning 12 of their last 15 games, serious questions still surround this team. From the blowout losses to the Pistons to concerns about toughness, consistency, and whether this roster is too dependent on Jalen Brunson late in games. The debate about who the Knicks really are is far from settled. On this episode of NY Got Game, Dexter Henry is joined by JD of Knicks Fan TV to break it all down. (00:00) Intro (01:55) Is this Knicks team a true championship contender? (07:10) What Pistons losses revealed about their mentality (14:25) Karl-Anthony Towns as a foundational piece (24:35) Do the Knicks rely too heavily on Jalen Brunson? (29:00) Mike Brown’s willingness to bench key players late? (33:05) Should Knicks fans believe in this team come playoff time? Are these Knicks for real or are there warning signs fans shouldn’t ignore? Watch the full conversation and decide for yourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New York Post’s Dexter Henry and Bryan Fonseca break down why the Knicks continue to struggle against the Detroit Pistons, diving into four key areas backed by film. They analyze how the Pistons defend Jalen Brunson, exploit the Knicks in transition, and use sharp cutting to create easy looks. They also spotlight how Detroit targets Brunson defensively and why it’s been such a problem for New York. 00:00 Intro 02:02 Pistons Defending Brunson 28:57 Knicks Transition Defense vs Pistons 37:00 Pistons Cutting 45:58 Pistons Attacking Brunson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of NY Got Game, Stefan Bondy joins Dexter Henry to grade the Knicks in the first half of the season now that the All-Star break is here. Stefan and Dexter grade the Knicks offense, defense, Mike Brown and Leon Rose in their midseason report card. Plus, Stef and Dex breakdown the Knicks signing former Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan. 0:00 Intro 1:06 Knicks Sign Jeremy Sochan 6:00 Grading Knicks Offense 16:40 Grading Knicks Defense 21:20 Grading Mike Brown 24:20 Grading Leon Rose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have the New York Knicks finally found their identity? After winning nine of their last ten games, including a dominant blowout of the Boston Celtics, the Knicks are playing their best basketball of the season. But after a rough January stretch, key injuries, and acquire Jose Alvarado at the trade deadline, questions still remain about how real this surge truly is. On this episode of NY Got Game, Dexter Henry is joined by Ron Hunter of Still Knicks Fans to break down what’s behind the Knicks’ recent success, the impact of Jose Alvarado, the development of rookie Mohamed Diawara, how the team adjusts without Deuce McBride, and what this all means heading into the All-Star break. Plus, we look ahead to key matchups against the Pacers and Sixers and debate whether this version of the Knicks is built for a deep playoff run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices