Fred Katz

This is two consecutive fourth quarters where Karl-Anthony Towns has gotten on decision-making hot streaks, which is big time. Consequential moments where he's caught a rhythm making the right read play after play and doing so in a very aggressive way.

I’ve always wondered this

A great win for the Knicks not just because of the comeback but also because of the potluck nature. Got a little from everyone.

Composed, aggressive, dominant fourth-quarter run from Towns. Bounce-back from OG. Alvarado mania. Brunson crunch-time killing. And more.

Jalen Brunson midrange crunch time vs. KD midrange crunch time is elite theater.

This is a wonderful fourth-quarter from KAT.

Look at KAT guarding on the perimeter, knocking the dribble away from Sengun and then clearing him out for the rebound

Having to face each of the Thompson twins in consecutive games sounds exhausting.

NEW EPISODE of Katz and Shoot, breaking down the Knicks' struggles against the Pistons with @omarisankofa.bsky.social.

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The Hornets are swarming. The Pistons are reshaping themselves around a third-stringer. And two defenses should be in wait-and-see mode.

This week's around-the-NBA notebook: www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...

The Pistons have beaten the Knicks all three times they’ve played this season … by a total of 84 points. Three decisive wins.

Hansel, he's Sochan right now

KAT is bringing the ball up way more than usual to start the third quarter. Twice off rebounds. Twice off outlets.

NEW EPISODE of Katz and Shoot, discussing the Jeremy Sochan addition and breaking down the Knicks’ cap sheet and what it means for their future with Jeremy Cohen.

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The All-Star Game lives in two states: It’s either back or ruined forever. No in between.

My column on Chris Paul’s abrupt retirement and the 21 years of mastery that preceded it:

On Chris Paul, master of the minuscule: www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...

Your weekly notebook:

Oh damn, you’re right. The sentiment of it remains true, though — as does Stern’s handshake

Chris Paul announces his retirement on Instagram: www.instagram.com/p/DUtPyqHiax...

James Harden is already causing frenzies. Jose Alvarado provides a specific type of insurance. And a second-draft candidate went to the perfect place.

This week’s around-the-NBA notebook: www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...

The NBA choosing Jared McCain as the final participant for a celebrity 3-point shooting contest that includes Druski before the Friday celebrity game is one of the great decisions in league history.

Jose Alvarado in his third game with the Knicks (in only 19 minutes played):

• 26 points
• 8-13 FGs
• 8-13 3Ps
• 3 rebounds
• 4 assists
• 5 steals
• +35

Jose Alvarado clearly doesn't understand that it takes time to adjust.

The Knicks have TWENTY-FOUR assists at halftime.

Doesn’t matter who’s wearing the jerseys. The Pacers and Knicks are incapable of playing a normal basketball game.

NEW EPISODE of Katz and Shoot, fielding five burning questions about the Knicks with @jledwardsiii.bsky.social.

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The NBA — nay, the universe — needs a Hornets-Pistons first-round series.

How do we feel about the Knicks going into final stretch of season? To examine the Knicks' final stretch of the season, James L. Edwards III and Fred Katz discussed the franchise’s last 20 games.

Got together with @fredkatz.bsky.social to talk about the state of the Knicks as the “second half” of the season is upon us:

— trade deadline thoughts
— what’s changed most?
— any stock into two bad Detroit losses?
— has our preseason prediction changed?

Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...

Knicks had Nuggets, then Pistons, then Celtics and won two of the three. They're playing impressive ball. Nine out of 10 overall now.

Gotta say, this is a heck of a debut for Jose Alvarado.