Knicks backup guard Tyler Kolek has been on a heater lately, and was critical in leading a Knicks comeback on Christmas vs. the Cavaliers.

New York Knicks forward Josh Hart is heading to the locker room on Christmas Day against the Cleveland Cavaliers with an ankle injury. Hart suffered the injury

Rick Pitino celebrated his draft analysis of Tyler Kolek following the guard's strong performance in the Knicks' win over the Cavaliers.

Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks will stick around in Las Vegas after a 132-120 victory over the Orlando Magic. With the victory, the Knicks will serve as the Eastern Conference representative in the NBA Cup final. Brunson made 16-of-27 shots for 40 points, eight assists and four rebounds in the victory over Orlando.

That is a problem for another day. Christmas is for giving thanks and unwrapping new gifts, and the Knicks were gifted a new-and-improved bench capable of keeping the team in or flat-out winning games when the starters come up short.

The hoops team and several charities earned lots of heartwarming extra points by making a special courtside delivery to a New Jersey family saddled with its fair share of heartbreak.

The Cavaliers are one of the worst NBA teams against the spread. Missing Evan Mobley on Christmas Day should give the New York Knicks all the room they need for a comfortable victory.

Anthony Edwards scored 38 points to help the Minnesota Timberwolves beat former teammate Karl-Anthony Towns for the first time and hold off the New York Knicks 115-104.