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Knicks clamp down on Donovan Mitchell, push Cavaliers to the brink

Cleveland star limited to just 11 points on 5-for-18 shooting in New York's 102-93 win in Game 4.

Apr 23, 2023

Philadelphia 76ers v Brooklyn Nets - Game Four

76ers finish sweep of Nets in 96-88 win

Philadelphia overcame the absence of Joel Embiid to complete the sweep of Brooklyn.

Apr 22, 2023

Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks drives to the basket as Caris LeVert #3 of the Cleveland Cavaliers defends during game three of the Eastern Conference playoffs at Madison Square Garden on April 21, 2023 in New York City.

Knicks romp past Cavaliers, take 2-1 series lead

The Knicks bounced back from a loss in Game 2 and moved halfway to their first series victory since 2013.

Apr 21, 2023

Joel Embiid (21) of Philadelphia 76ers shoots the ball during the game against the Brooklyn Nets at the Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York City.

Embiid gets late block as Maxey, 76ers take 3-0 lead on Nets

The 76ers can sweep their way into the second round with a victory Saturday in Brooklyn.

Apr 20, 2023

Darius Garland #10 of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots over Mitchell Robinson #23 of the New York Knicks during the second quarter of Game Two of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on April 18, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Garland scores 32, Cavs beat Knicks to even series

The Knicks host their first playoff game since June 2, 2021, on Friday.

Apr 19, 2023

Nets shut down in second half, fall into 0-2 hole against 76ers

Cam Johnson led Brooklyn with 28 points in the 96-84 defeat on Monday.

Apr 17, 2023

Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks passes between Evan Mobley #4 and Cedi Osman #16 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the fourth quarter of Game One of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on April 15, 2023 in Cl

Brunson, Randle push Knicks past Cavaliers in Game 1

Finally at full strength, and following a worrisome few weeks, New York's season looks much brighter.

Apr 15, 2023

James Harden #1 of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots the ball against Day'Ron Sharpe #20 of the Brooklyn Nets in the second quarter during Game One of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 15, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pen

Harden scores 23 as 76ers cruise past Nets in Game 1

Mikal Bridges kept Game 1 from becoming an early rout in a homecoming effort.

Apr 15, 2023

Former NBA star Shawn Kemp charged in Washington state shooting

No one was injured in the shooting, which prosecutors said was over a stolen cell phone.

Apr 14, 2023

Obi Toppin scores 34 in Knicks' regular season-ending loss to Pacers

New York was outscored 41-29 over final 12 minutes in 141-136 defeat on Sunday.

Apr 9, 2023

Playing backups, Nets lose to 76ers in first-round playoff preview

Mikal Bridges played for 4 seconds to extend streak to 392 games, Philly rolled to 134-105 win on Sunday.

Apr 9, 2023

New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III (25) recovers a loose ball against New York Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Friday, April 7, 2023.

Trey Murphy scores 31 points, Pelicans beat Knicks

Barrett led New York with 28 points. Quickley added 24, hitting six 3s.

Apr 7, 2023

Brooklyn Nets forward Mikal Bridges (1) goes to the basket against Orlando Magic center Bol Bol (10) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, April 7, 2023, in New York.

Nets beat Magic, will be No. 6 seed in East playoffs

Brooklyn earned the final guaranteed spot in the East and will face the No. 3 76ers in the first round.

Apr 7, 2023

Mikal Bridges #1 of the Brooklyn Nets shoots against Jalen Duren #0 of the Detroit Pistons during the second quarter at Little Caesars Arena on April 05, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan.

Nets beat Pistons, close in on playoff berth

They need one more victory or loss by Miami (42-37) to clinch the No. 6 seed in the Eastern Conference.

Apr 5, 2023

Immanuel Quickley #5 of the New York Knicks attempts a shot while being guarded by Gabe York #32 of the Indiana Pacers in the fourth quarter at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on April 05, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Quickley, Grimes lead Knicks past Pacers

The Pacers and Knicks close the regular season in New York on Sunday.

Apr 5, 2023

Knicks super fans shows off memorabilia collection

As the Knicks get ready for the NBA playoffs, we meet a Long Island man who's passionate about the team. CBS2's John Dias reports.

Apr 5, 2023

Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves controls the ball as Mikal Bridges #1 and Dorian Finney-Smith #28 of the Brooklyn Nets defend during the game at Barclays Center on April 04, 2023 in New York City.

Edwards, Towns help Wolves edge Nets, end skid at 3

The Nets had their three-game win streak snapped.

Apr 4, 2023

New York Knicks' Jalen Brunson (11) shoots over Washington Wizards' Johnny Davis (1) and Deni Avdija (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, April 2, 2023, in New York.

Knicks clinch playoff berth with win over Wizards

The Knicks won their fourth in a row and will be in the postseason for the second time in three years.

Apr 2, 2023

Brooklyn Nets forward Dorian Finney-Smith (28) puts up a shot while being defended by Utah Jazz players during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, April 2, 2023, in New York.

Nets hold off Jazz, move closer to playoff berth

The Nets won for the fourth time in their past five games, opening a two-game lead over Miami for the No. 6 seed.

Apr 2, 2023

Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks shoots over Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second quarter at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on March 31, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Brunson scores 48, Knicks down Cavs without Randle

The Knicks reduced their magic number to one in their first game without Randle, who sprained his ankle Wednesday.

Mar 31, 2023

Mikal Bridges #1 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts after making a three-pointer during the game against the Atlanta Hawks at Barclays Center on March 31, 2023 in New York City.

Bridges has 42, Nets rout Hawks to boost lead for No. 6 seed

Bridges surpassed 40 points for the second time in three games and the third time since coming to the Nets.

Mar 31, 2023

Julius Randle #30 of the New York Knicks grabs a rebound during the first quarter of the game against the Miami Heat at Madison Square Garden on March 29, 2023 in New York City.

Knicks pull away late without Randle to beat Heat

The Knicks remain firmly in fifth place in the Eastern Conference.

Mar 29, 2023

Cameron Johnson (2) of the Brooklyn Nets shoots the ball during the game against the Houston Rockets at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York City, United States on March 29, 2023.

Cam Johnson, Mikal Bridges carry Nets past Rockets

The Nets won for the second time in three games to snap a four-game home losing streak.

Mar 29, 2023

Immanuel Quickley goes for career-high 40, Knicks wallop Rockets

Julius Randle added 26 points as New York snapped a three-game slide with a 137-115 win.

Mar 27, 2023

Magic overcome 44 points from Mikal Bridges, beat Nets

Cole Anthony's 21 points led eight Orlando players in double figures in the 119-106 win Sunday.

Mar 26, 2023

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