Episodes
Gavin Schall and Alex Wolfe preview Game Three by answering your questions in this mailbag episode!
Published 04/25/24
If any night deserved two episodes it was this one right? Gavin Schall and Alex Wolfe relive last night's brilliance one more time and answer one lingering question. What's wrong with Jalen Brunson?
Published 04/23/24
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Published 04/23/24
DONTE DIVINCENZO DID WHAT??? Alex and Gavin break down the Knicks' thrilling 104-101 win over the Sixers, including late game heroics that aren't the kinda that usually go the Knicks' way. Topics include Donte DiVincenzo's game-winning shot with 13 seconds to go, Isaiah Hartenstein's game-sealing block seconds later, Josh Hart's warrior 48 minute performance, and an unfortunately still concerning game for Jalen Brunson, who needs to figure things out as the series heads to Philly.
Published 04/23/24
Gavin Schall and Alex Wolfe team up to break down the adjustments that can win Game Two for the Knicks. Should the Knicks start Mitchell Robinson to slow down Joel Embiid? What do they do with Tyrese Maxey? Could using Jalen Brunson more as an off ball weapon get him going? The boys talk through all that and so much more!
Published 04/22/24
Alex and Gavin break down the Knicks' 111-104 win over the Sixers to take a 1-0 lead in their first round series. Deuce McBride stepped up with 21 points and crucial defense on Tyrese Maxey, Josh Hart hit some of the most clutch threes of his career late, and Mitchell Robinson played the best defense of anyone on Joel Embiid. Oh, and Jalen Brunson probably had his worst playoff game of his career and the Knicks still won.
Published 04/21/24
It's playoff time! Alex is joined by Locked On Sixers' Keith Pompey to get into Knicks-Sixers, including if Joel Embiid is ready to go vs. the Knicks, if Jalen Brunson vs. Tyrese Maxey could be a heavyweight bout, X-factors for the series, and finally, series predictions.
Published 04/20/24
Knicks-Sixers is a fascinating series between two teams who at times this year have played like the best team in basketball. And there's only one man up for the task of breaking it all down. Gavin Schall is joined by Knicks Film School's Benjy Ritholtz to discuss the pivotal battle grounds that will decide the series.
Published 04/19/24
With the Sixers escaping the Heat in an equal parts thrilling and ugly play in game, the Knicks first round matchup is set! Gavin Schall and Alex Wolfe team up to give you their initial thoughts on the series including Joel Embiid's concerning inability to move in the play-in game and how his healthy will ultimately dictate the series, Jalen Brunson's relative struggles against the Sixers this year and how the Knicks can mitigate them, plus how the Knicks can best matchup with Tyrese Maxey.
Published 04/18/24
On an off day as we wait for the play-in tournament to play out, Alex and Gavin get superlative and give out some awards for the Knicks from the 2023-24 season. Who was the MVP (tough choice! Not.). Who was the best role player? What was the best game? What was the best single play? And much more!
Published 04/17/24
The Knicks suffered through a horrifically injury plagued season and at the end of it all they're the second seed in the Eastern Conference. Gavin Schall and Alex Wolfe break down how they got here, if they should have tanked for the three seed and whether they should rather face the Sixers or a rematch with the Heat.
Published 04/15/24
Alex and Gavin break down the Knicks' incredible win over the top seed Celtics, where they led by over 30 points at times. Jalen Brunson scored 39 in three quarters, we got a preview of some things that could work for the Knicks in a hypothetical Eastern Conference Finals with the Celtics, and the role players once again stepped up huge in support of Brunson.
Published 04/12/24
Your New York Knicks are officially in the playoffs!!! There was once a time where that was a very big deal. Gavin Schall and Alex Wolfe team up to take you through all the different scenarios now that the Knicks have clinched including why a three seed is well within reach and who the Knicks should most want to see in the first two rounds.
Published 04/11/24
Alex goes solo to break down the Knicks' 128-117 win over the Bulls, a redemption for Friday's loss in Chicago that moved them into third place in the Eastern Conference. Jalen Brunson went for 45, and it seems like he's finally getting the respect from the refs that he deserves. OG Anunoby's rust is finally coming off as he canned four threes. And the Villanova trio went wild again.
Published 04/10/24
Alex and Gavin debate the merits of Jalen Brunson's standout 2023-24 season against his peers, and try to decide... is he good enough to edge out Anthony Davis, Jayson Tatum, Anthony Edwards, and more for that coveted fifth spot on the All-NBA First Team this year? Then, the guys debate if Donte DiVincenzo has a legitimate shot at Most Improved Player, and if Isaiah Hartenstein could make a case for an All-Defense team.
Published 04/09/24
Just when you think this team is dead they seem to roar back and secure a season defining win. The Milwaukee Bucks still have zero answer for Jalen Brunson as he dropped 43 LOUD points and the Knicks depth shined through as we finally start to get an idea of what this team looks like fully healthy.
Published 04/08/24
Alex and Gavin converge to talk over the news of the day that Julius Randle will get surgery on his shoulder and miss the rest of the Knicks' season. After, the guys talk about an inspiring comeback win vs. the Kings, including stellar play from Josh Hart and Jalen Brunson.
Published 04/05/24
Julius Randle will have season ending injury after two months of rehab ultimately did not provide enough improvement for him to safely play. Gavin Schall has you covered on what this means for the Knicks and Julius' present and future with the team.
Published 04/04/24
This was always going to be a tough game against a Miami Heat team battling to escape the play-in on their home court. Down two of their three best players with a ill Jalen Brunson coming off two straight brutal losses and Terry Rozier looking closer to prime Dame Lillard? Yeah that's an L. Gavin Schall takes you inside another Knicks loss and hope for this team down the stretch.
Published 04/03/24
Gavin Schall breaks down where the Knicks expectations should lie following the latest news on OG Anunoby, how the Knicks new starting five has defied all expectations and breaking down the race for the three seed.
Published 04/02/24
Alex goes solo to break down the Knicks' 113-112 loss to the Thunder, first by exploring a more big-picture problem for the Knicks right now: Why isn't Jalen Brunson getting the treatment of an All-NBA player from the refs despite being one of the best scorers in the league? Plus praise for Deuce McBride's defense on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Isaiah Hartenstein's strong play in the post, and a look at the standings and schedule as the Knicks stare down their final eight games of the season.
Published 04/01/24
Alex goes solo to break down the Knicks' 130-126 overtime loss to the Spurs, where Jalen Brunson set a new career high with 61 points and Donte DiVincenzo broke the Knicks' single-season 3-point record, and yet the Knicks still fell to Victor Wembanyama's career night in his standout rookie season.
Published 03/30/24
Alex goes solo to break down the Knicks' huge 145-101 win over the Raptors on the road, a game notable for a number of reasons, including the most points the Knicks have scored in regulation in over 40 years. Mitchell Robinson returned and was a force in his limited minutes, Deuce McBride tied a single quarter record for threes, and the Knicks feasted against a shorthanded Raptors team.
Published 03/28/24
OG Anunoby is an extraordinary talent who's also quite injury prone. How will the Knicks handle that dynamic when negotiating his next contract? Gavin Schall and Locked On Raptors Sean Woodley answer that question and much more.
Published 03/27/24