Knicks’ winning streak momentum will be put to big test vs. Pistons
NY Post
The Knicks’ resurgence will face its toughest test yet.
They carry an eight-game winning streak into Detroit on Friday night for their game against the Pistons.
Even with that run of success, the Knicks are more than arm’s length away from the Pistons at the top of the Eastern Conference.
At 33-18, they are tied with the Celtics — whom they face in Boston on Sunday — for second in the conference.
The Knicks were in the midst of their downturn during their previous matchup with the Pistons — their fourth loss during a stretch in which they lost nine out of 11 games.
They were punked — with that matchup in Detroit as well — from the get-go, falling 121-90 just hours after owner James Dolan went on the radio and reiterated championship expectations.
Travis Kelce didn’t look far for inspiration when he pondered a return for a 14th NFL season.
LOS ANGELES — A day earlier, coach Mike Brown made an impassioned plea to his players to take care of the ball.
The Dolphins thanked Tua for his service and welcomed Willis.
PHILADELPHIA — Wins like this have been a rarity for the Rangers as of late.
TAMPA — There are players who overhaul mechanics during an offseason or spring training and then cram in every at-bat or inning they can, determined to feel comfortable before the games actually matter.
Daniel Jones received $40 million per season with the Giants.
If you like a sure thing and are uncomfortable with surprises or simply not knowing, what comes next might not be for you.
Most of the words Chris Drury said in July about defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov centered around the defensive side of the $49 million defenseman’s game. The Rangers president and general manager wanted to be better in front of their goaltenders. He wanted improved coverage in high-danger areas. And Gavrikov, inked to a seven-year deal at the start of free agency that month to pair with Adam Fox, possessed “qualities of an elite shutdown guy.”
PORT ST. LUCIE — The power has always been there for Ryan Weathers.
LOS ANGELES — Desperately searching for offense, the Knicks dusted off little-used guard Jordan Clarkson on Sunday.
LOS ANGELES — You may have noticed the recent shift in Jalen Brunson’s stat lines. It’s rather dramatic.
With about five weeks left in the NBA’s regular season, we have a pretty clear picture of the contenders for the Larry O’Brien Trophy.
The Eagles are keeping a core piece of the defense for the future.