Senior NBA Writer for The Athletic | Host of Katz and Shoot, a twice-a-week Knicks and NBA podcasthttps://bsky.app/profile/fredkatz.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/fredkatz.bsky.social/post/3mla47mqob52nFINAL: Knicks 108, 76ers 102. Knicks take a 2-0 series lead. • Brunson 26 pts, 6 asts • Anunoby 24 & 5 • Towns 20-10-7 • Bridges 18 & 5 • Maxey 26 pts, 6 asts Game 3 scheduled for Friday in Philly.07 May 2026 01:53 +0000at://did:plc:xwa273u2xtoaab4lm5ybj2uy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mla47mqob52nhttps://bsky.app/profile/fredkatz.bsky.social/post/3mla2nfi2ld2xOne of OG Anunoby's least efficient scoring games of the playoffs. He's shooting a ghastly 60 percent from the field tonight.07 May 2026 01:25 +0000at://did:plc:xwa273u2xtoaab4lm5ybj2uy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mla2nfi2ld2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/fredkatz.bsky.social/post/3ml7zp4gvua2sOmg a fan just took the halfcourt shot and it caused ANOTHER ledgie in the same basket as the Towns one.07 May 2026 01:08 +0000at://did:plc:xwa273u2xtoaab4lm5ybj2uy/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7zp4gvua2shttps://bsky.app/profile/fredkatz.bsky.social/post/3ml7yp6qvi72gThe loudest boos of the night go to Andre Drummond, who could not dislodge a basketball from the top of the backboard. The loudest cheers of the night go to Karl-Anthony Towns, who could.07 May 2026 00:50 +0000at://did:plc:xwa273u2xtoaab4lm5ybj2uy/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7yp6qvi72ghttps://bsky.app/profile/fredkatz.bsky.social/post/3ml7rb3fjzk2tMitchell Robinson is out with an illness tonight, Knicks say.06 May 2026 22:37 +0000at://did:plc:xwa273u2xtoaab4lm5ybj2uy/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7rb3fjzk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/fredkatz.bsky.social/post/3ml7novt2e22tNick Nurse said Embiid is day to day.06 May 2026 21:33 +0000at://did:plc:xwa273u2xtoaab4lm5ybj2uy/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7novt2e22thttps://bsky.app/profile/fredkatz.bsky.social/post/3ml76y7diys2rStory from today is still relevant for how the Knicks may go at Andre Drummond tonight — and also for Game 3 and beyond if Embiid does return for those. [contains quote post or other embedded content]06 May 2026 17:10 +0000at://did:plc:xwa273u2xtoaab4lm5ybj2uy/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml76y7diys2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/fredkatz.bsky.social/post/3ml76tjikjk2rCan confirm Joel Embiid is out tonight with hip and ankle injuries. @ShamsCharania first with the news.06 May 2026 17:07 +0000at://did:plc:xwa273u2xtoaab4lm5ybj2uy/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml76tjikjk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/fredkatz.bsky.social/post/3ml6w3vjsmc2eThe Knicks got off to a hot start in Game 1 bc they identified one of the 76ers’ most glaring issues. But they trampled Philly because of their attention to detail. Story about the bullseye on Joel Embiid: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7256416/2026/05/06/knicks-76ers-joel-embiid-playoffs-game-1/06 May 2026 14:31 +0000at://did:plc:xwa273u2xtoaab4lm5ybj2uy/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6w3vjsmc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/fredkatz.bsky.social/post/3ml4mqbkkhk2bNEW EPISODE of Katz and Shoot, wrapping up the Knicks' Game 1 beatdown and looking into how it may affect the rest of the series with @ginamizell.bsky.social. Listen/Subscribe: https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-232-gina-15744248605 May 2026 16:38 +0000at://did:plc:xwa273u2xtoaab4lm5ybj2uy/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4mqbkkhk2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/fredkatz.bsky.social/post/3ml36glc5lh2qThe Knicks have won their last three games by a combined 119 points.05 May 2026 02:49 +0000at://did:plc:xwa273u2xtoaab4lm5ybj2uy/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml36glc5lh2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/fredkatz.bsky.social/post/3ml35q6l2sb2nThe Knicks have a 75 percent effective field-goal percentage tonight.05 May 2026 02:37 +0000at://did:plc:xwa273u2xtoaab4lm5ybj2uy/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml35q6l2sb2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/fredkatz.bsky.social/post/3ml354e2rr525Over their last two games, the Knicks are shooting 61 percent from the field and 44 percent from 3-point range.05 May 2026 02:26 +0000at://did:plc:xwa273u2xtoaab4lm5ybj2uy/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml354e2rr525https://bsky.app/profile/fredkatz.bsky.social/post/3ml33fh36k422The Knicks have picked a good time to play by far their best basketball of the season. Four straight games of not good but spectacular play.05 May 2026 01:55 +0000at://did:plc:xwa273u2xtoaab4lm5ybj2uy/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml33fh36k422https://bsky.app/profile/fredkatz.bsky.social/post/3ml2zokixy222Jalen Brunson is very good at basketball.05 May 2026 01:24 +0000at://did:plc:xwa273u2xtoaab4lm5ybj2uy/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml2zokixy222https://bsky.app/profile/fredkatz.bsky.social/post/3ml2zmlmdok22Mikal Bridges playing with way more assertiveness on offense — hunting shots, cutting well — and has been superb on the other end. Lots of positives for the Knicks in the first half. That one seems like the biggest deal.05 May 2026 01:23 +0000at://did:plc:xwa273u2xtoaab4lm5ybj2uy/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml2zmlmdok22https://bsky.app/profile/fredkatz.bsky.social/post/3ml2wwty5wg2xAsked Mike Brown pregame about the Knicks going up against a deep drop coverage for the first time in the playoffs. Brunson can cook if the middle of the floor is left open. Wonder if we see Embiid guarding a non-screener later in this game.05 May 2026 00:35 +0000at://did:plc:xwa273u2xtoaab4lm5ybj2uy/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml2wwty5wg2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/fredkatz.bsky.social/post/3mkzsj4yooc2gThe Knicks aren't just beating Round 1 opponents. They're also learning about themselves in the process, just as they did last year. Story: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7250153/2026/05/04/sixers-knicks-lessons-mike-brown-nba-playoffs/04 May 2026 13:43 +0000at://did:plc:xwa273u2xtoaab4lm5ybj2uy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkzsj4yooc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/fredkatz.bsky.social/post/3mkvg6a2vec2pNEW EPISODE of Katz and Shoot, talking Knicks, blowouts and more with @jledwardsiii.bsky.social Listen/Subscribe: https://www.patreon.com/posts/157103211?utm_campaign=postshare_creator02 May 2026 19:52 +0000at://did:plc:xwa273u2xtoaab4lm5ybj2uy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkvg6a2vec2phttps://bsky.app/profile/fredkatz.bsky.social/post/3mktls57lhk2uRJ Barrett just went full Tyrese Haliburton02 May 2026 02:27 +0000at://did:plc:xwa273u2xtoaab4lm5ybj2uy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mktls57lhk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/fredkatz.bsky.social/post/3mktil6fmqk2gThe Magic have 15 points on 3-for-32 shooting in the second half.02 May 2026 01:29 +0000at://did:plc:xwa273u2xtoaab4lm5ybj2uy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mktil6fmqk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/fredkatz.bsky.social/post/3mktflgjeq224If Mitchell Robinson should be suspended for anything, it's for the toenail he ripped off and then proudly displayed at his locker before the game yesterday.02 May 2026 00:36 +0000at://did:plc:xwa273u2xtoaab4lm5ybj2uy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mktflgjeq224https://bsky.app/profile/fredkatz.bsky.social/post/3mktfjv74t224Mitchell Robinson fined $50,000. Dyson Daniels fined $25,000. No suspensions, NBA announces.02 May 2026 00:35 +0000at://did:plc:xwa273u2xtoaab4lm5ybj2uy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mktfjv74t224https://bsky.app/profile/fredkatz.bsky.social/post/3mkqyw7tyck25FINAL: Knicks 140, Hawks 89. Knicks win the series in six games and move on to play either the Celtics or 76ers in Round 2.01 May 2026 01:44 +0000at://did:plc:xwa273u2xtoaab4lm5ybj2uy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkqyw7tyck25https://bsky.app/profile/fredkatz.bsky.social/post/3mkqubeqdma2vInteresting upcoming decision for Mike Brown. Does he play his regulars at all in the 3rd quarter? Or does he consider the entire second half garbage time? Hawks are very obviously frustrated and the last thing you want is for an actual fight to get someone suspended for Game 1.01 May 2026 00:21 +0000at://did:plc:xwa273u2xtoaab4lm5ybj2uy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkqubeqdma2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/fredkatz.bsky.social/post/3mkqtyqasf724Mitchell Robinson ends the night a casual +29 in nine minutes played.01 May 2026 00:16 +0000at://did:plc:xwa273u2xtoaab4lm5ybj2uy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkqtyqasf724https://bsky.app/profile/fredkatz.bsky.social/post/3mkqtris6o724Mitchell Robinson and Dyson Daniels have both been ejected from the game. Built to this moment. They had a dust-up in Game 1, which led to a Robinson tech. They've gotten into it verbally, too. And that was the culmination.01 May 2026 00:12 +0000at://did:plc:xwa273u2xtoaab4lm5ybj2uy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkqtris6o724https://bsky.app/profile/fredkatz.bsky.social/post/3mkqtojsan22zThe absolute worst thing that can happen w the Knicks right now is an injury or suspension. The Hawks are frustrated. That nearly spilled into the stands which (unless it's the Nuggets) has meant an automatic suspension from the league. Knicks gotta be careful.01 May 2026 00:10 +0000at://did:plc:xwa273u2xtoaab4lm5ybj2uy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkqtojsan22z