Born in NYC, escaped de Blasio's hellhole in ‘20. Bx Sci/Northwestern alum. Lifelong NYG/NYY/NYK/NYR fan. Rational Republican who listens to all points of view.
James Dolan is booed loudly by the watch party at Radio City.
Then he apologizes for mismanaging the Knicks for two decades, and the crowd cheers.
Apology accepted.
I thank Scott Perry for Mitchell Robinson.
I thank Leon Rose for Deuce McBride.
I thank Mark Cuban for Jalen Brunson.
I thank Coach Thibs (not playing Cam Reddish) for Josh Hart.
I thank R.J. Barrett and Immanuel Quickley for OG Anunoby.
I thank the New Jersey Brooklyn Nets for getting fleeced with 5 1st Round Draft Picks for Mikal Bridges.
I thank Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo for Karl-Anthony Towns.
I thank Mike Brown for playing Landry Shamet.
I thank Malcolm Brogdon retiring for this opportunity for Jordan Clarkson.
I thank Guerschon Yabusele and Dalen Terry for Jose Alvarado.
I thank Tyler Kolek/Pacôme Dadiet/Ariel Hukporti/Kevin McCullar Jr./Mohamed Diawara and Jeremy Sochan for being the definition of Championship teammates.
I thank Madison Square Garden for being the world's most famous Arena.
I thnx #Knicks fans for never quitting.
And I thank James Dolan as our owner for being on the verge of New York winning our first NBA Championship since dating back to 53 years ago (1973).
YOU WILL NOT BELIEVE THIS ☝️Victor Wembanyama of the spurs has Phil Godlewski and kids kicked out of the Ritz Carlton for wishing him good luck with the gaem while wearing NY Knicks gear. Not good!!! Shows you the arrogance of these fake stars!!!
If look closely, the Spurs have been dominant the 1st Quarters of these games. The Knicks have beat or matched them every other quarter!
2026 NBA Finals through Game 4:
The Knicks lead the series 3–1, but the quarter-by-quarter numbers are fascinating.
Total quarters won:
Knicks: 8
Spurs: 8
So NYK has the series lead, but the quarters themselves are dead even.
The difference is WHEN each team is winning them.
1st quarters:
Spurs 4–0
Total margin: Spurs +47
That is the clearest trend of the series. San Antonio has owned the opening quarter every game.
Game 1: Spurs +8
Game 2: Spurs +9
Game 3: Spurs +11
Game 4: Spurs +19
The Knicks have not won a single 1st quarter.
2nd quarters:
Knicks 3–1
Knicks won-quarter margin: +32
NYK has repeatedly answered after slow starts. Their best 2nd quarter came in Game 3, when they beat the Spurs 42–24 in the quarter.
3rd quarters:
Knicks 3–1
Knicks won-quarter margin: +24
The Knicks have also been strong after halftime, winning the 3rd quarter in Games 1, 2, and 4.
4th quarters:
Split 2–2
Knicks won-quarter margin: +26
Spurs won-quarter margin: +11
This is where the series has tilted toward NYK. Even though the 4th quarters are tied 2–2, the Knicks have done more damage when they win them.
Most important stat:
Knicks’ margin in quarters they won: +82
Spurs’ margin in quarters they won: +74
That leaves NYK +8 overall through 4 games, which matches the actual series scoring margin.
Bottom line:
The Spurs are starting games better.
The Knicks are adjusting better.
San Antonio has dominated 1st quarters.
New York has controlled the 2nd and 3rd quarters.
And NYK has been more explosive in the quarters it wins.
That is why the quarter count is tied 8–8, but the Knicks lead the Finals 3–1.
Reporter: "What do you say to President Trump saying he's a lifelong Knicks fan?"
Hochul: “I’d ask him to name the starting lineup of the 1993 Championship team and see how he does."
The last time the Knicks won a championship was 1973.