Atticus O'Brien-Pappalardo

Atticus O'Brien-Pappalardo

Atticus Pappalardo has been a Senior Contributor at Daily Knicks since April of 2025. He has previously contributed to Knicks Film School, Heavy.com, and worked as a lead analyst for a scouting company (Scout Central). With a background in data analytics and journalism, he loves to tell stories through numbers. His visualizations have been featured in The Athletic and can be found on Twitter/X @AOP_NBA. In his free time, he enjoys running, watching movies, and reading.

Indiana Pacers v New York Knicks - Game Two

No team has ever done what the Knicks must now do to reach the Finals

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Mar 26, 2025; New York, New York, USA;  New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) argues over a call in the fourth quarter against the LA Clippers at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Knicks' title chances are fading — and it’s because they’re losing a key battle

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May 21, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau looks on in the third quarter against the Indiana Pacers during game one of the eastern conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Thibodeau’s unwillingness to change may have just started the clock on his exit

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May 16, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) celebrates his three point shot against the Boston Celtics during the third quarter of game six in the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

The Pacers are giving the Knicks a gift they can’t afford to waste

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Indiana Pacers v New York Knicks - Game One

Despite a historic collapse, Knicks fans should feel optimistic and here is why

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Apr 21, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (8) reacts during the third quarter of game two of the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs against the Detroit Pistons at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

OG Anunoby’s defensive brilliance just got ignored in embarrassing fashion

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May 21, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) controls the ball against New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) in overtime during game one of the eastern conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

The Pacers found a pressure point and it might be catastrophic for the Knicks

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May 21, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau looks on in the third quarter against the Indiana Pacers during game one of the eastern conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Fans are begging Tom Thibodeau to make one change that could save the season

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Boston Celtics v New York Knicks - Game Four

The Knicks needed OG to deliver and what they got may cost them the series

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Indiana Pacers v New York Knicks - Game One

Jalen Brunson must avoid trap that could cost Knicks the championship

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Indiana Pacers v New York Knicks - Game One

The Knicks just suffered a collapse so brutal it could cost them everything

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May 16, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) drives to the basket against Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (4) during the second quarter of game six in the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

The Knicks have one driving force that could change everything in this series

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May 14, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) is called for a foul on New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) in the second half during game five of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

Brunson’s name is back in a tired debate that refuses to go away

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Boston Celtics v New York Knicks - Game Six

This series might be decided by the one thing both teams usually control

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Sep 30, 2024; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson speaks during a media day press conference at the MSG training facility in Tarrytown, NY. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

The Knicks are forcing the media to believe what fans have known all along

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New York Knicks v Washington Wizards

Mitchell Robinson’s role just became even more important for New York

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