The New York Knicks have won six in a row. Ian Begley of SNY joins GameNight on ESPN Radio w/Courtney Cronin & Tyler Fulghum to discuss the hot streak. He cites new HC Tom Thibodeau and Julius Randle as the X-factors in this exciting young team.
— Julius Randle had 33 points and 10 assists, Derrick Rose made huge plays all over the court to spark New York's streak-saving finish and the Knicks beat the New Orleans Pelicans 122-112 in overtime on Sunday for their sixth consecutive victory.
Tom Thibodeau said the Knicks believed that they could win from the beginning of the season, a faith that has carried them to their fifth straight win after beating the Mavs on Friday.
— Julius Randle scored 44 points in his best game in his hometown, leading the New York Knicks to a 117-109 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night for a five-game winning streak, their longest in seven years.
— Julius Randle scored 32 points against his former team and the New York Knicks clamped down defensively on Zion Williamson for a 116-106 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night.
— Julius Randle had 34 points and 10 rebounds against his former team and the New York Knicks beat the Los Angeles Lakers 111-96 on Monday night for their third straight victory.
The Suns are closing in on the Jazz in the West, while the Nets-Sixers clash takes center stage this week.
— Julius Randle scored 26 points and the New York Knicks recovered after blowing an 18-point lead to beat the Toronto Raptors 102-96 on Sunday night.
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 39 | 17 | .696 | - | W4 |
| Brooklyn | 38 | 19 | .667 | 1.5 | L1 |
| Boston | 31 | 26 | .544 | 8.5 | W6 |
| New York | 31 | 27 | .534 | 9 | W6 |
| Toronto | 24 | 34 | .414 | 16 | W3 |
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(8) | Obi Toppin | PF | Dayton |
| 1(23) | Leandro Bolmaro | SG |
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 31 | 27 | .534 |
| 2019-20 | 21 | 45 | .318 |
| 2018-19 | 17 | 65 | .207 |
| 2017-18 | 29 | 53 | .354 |
| 2016-17 | 31 | 51 | .378 |
