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Knicks star Jalen Brunson expected to miss at least 2 weeks with right ankle sprain • Mar. 7, 2025, 10:00 PM ET (AP)
At beginning of tough stretch, Lakers show grit with overtime victory over Knicks • Mar. 7, 2025, 3:02 AM ET (AP)
Knicks guard Jalen Brunson expected to miss time after suffering ankle injury in OT loss to Lakers • Mar. 7, 2025, 2:28 AM ET (AP)
Doncic and James propel Lakers to 113-109 overtime victory over Knicks for 8th straight win • Mar. 7, 2025, 1:18 AM ET (AP)
Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley power East-leading Cavaliers to 142-105 blowout of Knicks • Feb. 21, 2025, 11:46 PM ET (AP)

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Also Known As New York Knickerbockers
Date 1946 - present
Headquarters New York City
Areas Of Involvement basketball
Related People Doc Rivers • Larry Brown • Jalen Brunson • Jimmer Fredette • Phil Jackson • Don Nelson • Pat Riley • Jerry Lucas • Jason Kidd • Dikembe Mutombo • Rick Pitino • Carmelo Anthony • Earl Monroe • Isiah Thomas • Patrick Ewing

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