Author/Founder of the "Knicks Centric" Substack. Dad. @TommyBeer on the other thing. I hope this thing is betterhttps://bsky.app/profile/tommybeernba.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/tommybeernba.bsky.social/post/3ml4klq7h5s2j🚨 New Words 🚨 Good Start 📬 Freshly Delivered to Inboxes 📬 https://tommybeer.substack.com/p/good-start-04505 May 2026 15:59 +0000at://did:plc:vcumvue2gcsxexermtdg6cr7/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4klq7h5s2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/tommybeernba.bsky.social/post/3ml4klq7h5s2j🚨 New Words 🚨 Good Start 📬 Freshly Delivered to Inboxes 📬 https://tommybeer.substack.com/p/good-start-04505 May 2026 15:59 +0000at://did:plc:vcumvue2gcsxexermtdg6cr7/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4klq7h5s2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/tommybeernba.bsky.social/post/3ml4hztesqc23KAT is averaging a team-high 8.0 assists per game over NY's last four. 8.0 NBA assist leaders over each player's last 4 playoff games: 1. Nikola Jokic: 38 2. Scottie Barnes: 37 3. Karl-Anthony Towns: 32 4. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 32 5. LeBron James: 30 6. De'Aaron Fox: 28 7. Cade Cunningham: 2605 May 2026 15:14 +0000at://did:plc:vcumvue2gcsxexermtdg6cr7/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4hztesqc23https://bsky.app/profile/tommybeernba.bsky.social/post/3ml4gry42u223Highest plus/minus among all Eastern Conference players this postseason: 1. Jalen Brunson: +111 2. OG Anunoby: +106 3. Josh Hart: +105 4. Karl-Anthony Towns: +103 5. Miles McBride: +85 6. Jordan Clarkson: +64 7. Cade Cunningham: +49 8. Mikal Bridges: +4805 May 2026 14:51 +0000at://did:plc:vcumvue2gcsxexermtdg6cr7/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4gry42u223https://bsky.app/profile/tommybeernba.bsky.social/post/3ml4geu2tpk23Thus far this postseason, OG Anunoby is averaging: 21.0 points, 7.9 rebounds, 1.6 steals, 1.1 blocks and 2.7 made three-pointers, while shooting an absurd 63.8% from the floor and 59.4% from downtown. that's not normal/mortal05 May 2026 14:44 +0000at://did:plc:vcumvue2gcsxexermtdg6cr7/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4geu2tpk23https://bsky.app/profile/tommybeernba.bsky.social/post/3ml4ejsi27k23Over the Knicks' last five playoff games against the Sixers (dating back to Game 3 of their first-round matchup in 2024), Jalen Brunson is averaging: 40.4 points (on 52% shooting) and 8.8 assists Averaging.05 May 2026 14:11 +0000at://did:plc:vcumvue2gcsxexermtdg6cr7/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4ejsi27k23https://bsky.app/profile/tommybeernba.bsky.social/post/3ml4cw3bnfs23Tyrese Maxey's production while being defended by Mikal Bridges in Game 1 (over 31 possessions): 0 points 0-of-2 FGs 1 assist 3 turnovers05 May 2026 13:42 +0000at://did:plc:vcumvue2gcsxexermtdg6cr7/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4cw3bnfs23https://bsky.app/profile/tommybeernba.bsky.social/post/3mkyi76svv22c🚨 New Words 🚨 Knicks vs. Sixers Series Preview & Prediction Let's Dance. 📬 Freshly Delivered to Inboxes 📬 https://tommybeer.substack.com/p/knicks-vs-sixers-series-preview-and-f7d04 May 2026 01:06 +0000at://did:plc:vcumvue2gcsxexermtdg6cr7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkyi76svv22chttps://bsky.app/profile/tommybeernba.bsky.social/post/3mky7gqu6wc2cThe Sixers starters logged 251 minutes in the first round (most among all playoff teams). Four Philly starters logged more than 36 minutes per game. Conversely, the Knicks' five starters averaged 32.6 MPG in the first round.03 May 2026 22:29 +0000at://did:plc:vcumvue2gcsxexermtdg6cr7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mky7gqu6wc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/tommybeernba.bsky.social/post/3mky5xksiy22cmaybe the weirdest stat from the first round: Jordan Clarkson had more than twice as many offensive rebounds as Josh Hart (in 120 fewer minutes). Clarkson had 9 offenove rebounds and zero made three-pointers Clarkson posted a plus/mins of +53 despite going 0-for-6 from 3PT03 May 2026 22:03 +0000at://did:plc:vcumvue2gcsxexermtdg6cr7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mky5xksiy22chttps://bsky.app/profile/tommybeernba.bsky.social/post/3mkxqk7mxvc2cLast night, Joel Embiid said the last time the Sixers played the Knicks in the playoffs in Philly felt like playing in "Madison Square Garden East." "Don't sell your tickets," Embiid implored Philly fans. "We need you guys."03 May 2026 18:03 +0000at://did:plc:vcumvue2gcsxexermtdg6cr7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkxqk7mxvc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/tommybeernba.bsky.social/post/3mkxkagqfik2cAccording to NBA tracking data, VJ Edgecombe was the primary defender on Jalen Brunson for a total of 106 possessions in 2025-26. Interestingly, the only player in the league to spend more time matched up against JB this season was Dyson Daniels, and Edgecombe actually enjoyed more success.03 May 2026 16:10 +0000at://did:plc:vcumvue2gcsxexermtdg6cr7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkxkagqfik2chttps://bsky.app/profile/tommybeernba.bsky.social/post/3mkxa5uhevc2yComplete list of all NBA teams to advance to at least the second round in each of the past four postseasons: The New York Knicks -- end of list --03 May 2026 13:09 +0000at://did:plc:vcumvue2gcsxexermtdg6cr7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkxa5uhevc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/tommybeernba.bsky.social/post/3mkw52ivnxs2kKnicks-Sixers Second round schedule set:03 May 2026 02:41 +0000at://did:plc:vcumvue2gcsxexermtdg6cr7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkw52ivnxs2khttps://bsky.app/profile/tommybeernba.bsky.social/post/3mkw4rr7frc2kCeltics and Knicks fans the next two weeks03 May 2026 02:36 +0000at://did:plc:vcumvue2gcsxexermtdg6cr7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkw4rr7frc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/tommybeernba.bsky.social/post/3mkw4r47zfc2kBrad Stevens, who won Executive of the Year earlier this week, traded Anfernee Simons for Nikola Vučević at the deadline. Vooch was a DNP-CD in Game 7. Joe Mazzulla started Baylor Scheierman, Ron Harper Jr., and Luka Garza in Game 7 Those 3 players were a combined 0-for-7 for 0 points03 May 2026 02:36 +0000at://did:plc:vcumvue2gcsxexermtdg6cr7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkw4r47zfc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/tommybeernba.bsky.social/post/3mkv3e3ep6k2yMitchell Robinson interview right after being draft by the Knicks in 201802 May 2026 16:38 +0000at://did:plc:vcumvue2gcsxexermtdg6cr7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkv3e3ep6k2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/tommybeernba.bsky.social/post/3mkslkzfhnc2v🚨 New Words 🚨 Knicks Break the Hawks (and the Record Books) A Celebration 80 Years in the Making... Let's talk about it 📬 Freshly Delivered to Inboxes 📬 https://tommybeer.substack.com/p/knicks-break-the-hawks-and-the-record01 May 2026 16:50 +0000at://did:plc:vcumvue2gcsxexermtdg6cr7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkslkzfhnc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/tommybeernba.bsky.social/post/3mkshugfhks2wThe Knicks also lead all East teams in BOTH Offensive Rating AND Defensive Rating OffRtg: 1. Knicks: 121.9 2. Celtics: 114.9 DefRtg: 1. Knicks: 103.8 2. Pistons: 104.1 Net Rating: 1. Knicks: +18.1 2. Celtics: +5.0 [contains quote post or other embedded content]01 May 2026 15:44 +0000at://did:plc:vcumvue2gcsxexermtdg6cr7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkshugfhks2whttps://bsky.app/profile/tommybeernba.bsky.social/post/3mksh4bt6bs2wLast Friday: "The Knicks suck!!... they are DEAD... Fire the head coach and trade everybody!!!" This Friday: The Knicks are the first East team to advance to the second round and lead all playoff teams in Net Rating at +18.1 (yes, ahead of OKC). [contains quote post or other embedded content]01 May 2026 15:30 +0000at://did:plc:vcumvue2gcsxexermtdg6cr7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mksh4bt6bs2whttps://bsky.app/profile/tommybeernba.bsky.social/post/3mksfxoijx22wOver the final three games of the Knicks-Hawks series, Karl-Anthony Towns led ALL players in: * Rebounds (35) * Assists (26) * Steals (7) * Blocks (3) * Made FTs (22)01 May 2026 15:10 +0000at://did:plc:vcumvue2gcsxexermtdg6cr7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mksfxoijx22whttps://bsky.app/profile/tommybeernba.bsky.social/post/3mkseg633ns2wOG Anunoby finished the first-round obliteration of Atlanta, averaging: 21.5 points, 8.7 rebounds, 1.8 steals, 1.2 blocks and 2.8 made three-pointers per game while shooting: 61% from the floor and 57% from downtown. dude. Read that again.01 May 2026 14:42 +0000at://did:plc:vcumvue2gcsxexermtdg6cr7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkseg633ns2whttps://bsky.app/profile/tommybeernba.bsky.social/post/3mkse5tbtbk24OG Anunoby's plus/minus of +42 last night is the highest ever recorded by a Knick in a playoff game. He is the first and only player in NBA history to score more than 28 points in less than 28 minutes while posting a +/- north of +40 in the postseason.01 May 2026 14:38 +0000at://did:plc:vcumvue2gcsxexermtdg6cr7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkse5tbtbk24https://bsky.app/profile/tommybeernba.bsky.social/post/3mksb5pkr6s24a preview of the November midterms01 May 2026 13:44 +0000at://did:plc:vcumvue2gcsxexermtdg6cr7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mksb5pkr6s24https://bsky.app/profile/tommybeernba.bsky.social/post/3mks7lsnhy224just waiting to get word from the NBA that the Knicks have officially advanced to the second round... ya know, considering their season was canceled after a losing streak in January and then over after they lost to DET twice in February, and then ended after Game 3 vs. Atlanta01 May 2026 13:16 +0000at://did:plc:vcumvue2gcsxexermtdg6cr7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mks7lsnhy224https://bsky.app/profile/tommybeernba.bsky.social/post/3mks64urqts24Over the first 80 years and roughly 7,000 games in the franchise's history, the Knicks had never won a basketball game (regular season or postseason) by more than 48 points. In 2026, they have won 3 games by 49+ points01 May 2026 12:50 +0000at://did:plc:vcumvue2gcsxexermtdg6cr7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mks64urqts24https://bsky.app/profile/tommybeernba.bsky.social/post/3mkqxlpqr5c2hMike Brown had pushed all the right buttons in these past 3 games, including leaving Bridges in the starting lineup With all the blame and criticism Brown received after the first 3 games, he’ll get just as much credit and praise for these three wins, right???01 May 2026 01:20 +0000at://did:plc:vcumvue2gcsxexermtdg6cr7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkqxlpqr5c2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/tommybeernba.bsky.social/post/3mkqwsyrsx22xAs a reminder, this Hawks sat all their staters and rotation regulars in their regular-season finale… They lost that game and fell from the 5-seed (matchup vs. Cleveland) to the 6-seed (matchup vs. New York)01 May 2026 01:06 +0000at://did:plc:vcumvue2gcsxexermtdg6cr7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkqwsyrsx22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/tommybeernba.bsky.social/post/3mkqs6fcils2dFirst quarter stats: OG Anunoby: 14 points on 7 FG attempts 2 three pointers 2 steals The entire Hawks team combined: 15 points on 17 FG attempts 1 three pointer 1 steal30 Apr 2026 23:43 +0000at://did:plc:vcumvue2gcsxexermtdg6cr7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkqs6fcils2d