Rohan Bhaunt

1 week ago | essentiallysports.com | Rohan Bhaunt |Tanay Sahai

It’s nearly the end of the road for Inside the NBA on TNT. After almost four decades of being arguably the greatest sports show on television, everyone’s beloved crew will transition to ESPN and ABC starting next season, because of NBA’s new $76 billion media rights deal. Although Ernie Johnson, Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley, and Kenny Smith will continue their unfiltered analysis and friendly banter, it will not feel the same without the TNT logo on their set.

1 week ago | essentiallysports.com | Rohan Bhaunt

“I told you about the word ‘history’ I’m not here to repeat it. We’re here to make it.” Despite going down 2-0 in the East Finals, Karl-Anthony Towns was not bothered by the mere 7.3% success rate of teams winning a series from this deficit. He proved it on Sunday by leading the Knicks to a miraculous Game 3 victory with his twenty-point fourth quarter performance. Unfortunately, KAT was unable to continue that form tonight, as he witnessed his team lose yet another game to the Pacers.

1 week ago | essentiallysports.com | Rohan Bhaunt

Another night another tough loss for the Knicks. After their miraculous 20-point comeback on Sunday to bring the East Finals series to 2-1, New York fans expected their team to come out with the same sense of urgency for tonight’s Game 4. But this time, the Pacers were ready for the challenge. Tyrese Haliburton and Co. took an early lead and never lost control. As a result, the Knicks lost. But what hurt them even more was Karl-Anthony Towns’ unfortunate late game injury scare.

1 week ago | essentiallysports.com | Rohan Bhaunt

“Just know, the Boogeyman is coming back to town to call the game.” Reggie Miller sent a public warning to Knicks fans when he returned to MSG last year to call the East Semis series against the Pacers. Although it has been two decades since Miller hung up his boots, he is still one of most hated sports figures in New York. That’s because the Pacers legend gave them a lifetime of unpleasant memories during their playoff battles in the 90s.

1 week ago | essentiallysports.com | Rohan Bhaunt

After losing the first two East Finals games at MSG, the Knicks needed their superstars to step up in Indiana to keep this series alive. All eyes were on Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson heading into Sunday’s Game 3. Sure enough, the duo answered the call. While JB dropped a solid 23-point performance, KAT took over in the final quarter to lead the Knicks to victory. Initially, Towns struggled to find his rhythm, with just four points in the first three quarters.