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benritholtznba.bsky.social @benritholtznba.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

First 4 Jalen Brunson possessions vs ORL: 1) Pass to KAT, pass back, drive and score. 2) No pass, drive, bad pass TO. 3) No pass, drive, fouled on midrange j. 4) No pass, drive, blocked on floater. On MEM vs ORL, on choosing to be more, in today’s Gradebook. www.patreon.com/posts/143496...

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Rit’s Gradebook - MEM/ORL 11/10-11/11/25 | Knicks Film School

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benritholtznba.bsky.social @benritholtznba.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Today’s Gradebook: The Knicks have cornered the corner-3 market. First in attempts; second in percentage. Outscored BKN 31-6 from the corner last night. How they’ve monopolized that prime real-estate, plus player grades + notes. www.patreon.com/posts/143258...

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Rit's Gradebook - BKN 11/9/25 | Knicks Film School

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benritholtznba.bsky.social @benritholtznba.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

I wrote about the first 45 minutes. 😁 On what worked, who worked, and why. On what needs to improve going forward. www.patreon.com/posts/129653...

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Caitlin Cooper @caitlinmaycooper.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Hey guys, @samsonfolk.bsky.social & I previewed IND-NYK w/ @benritholtznba.bsky.social & @djacenba.bsky.social - Nesmith guarding Brunson/KAT - NYK playing KAT-Mitchell - Coverage options against Tyrese PnR - OREB vs. pace You won't find a more detailed breakdown of the ECF: youtu.be/ycPwCD9ps6c

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benritholtznba.bsky.social @benritholtznba.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

In today’s Gradebook: Kolek mapping, Hart 2-point struggles, Bridges turnover troubles, OG driving cadence variety, a hard-working KAT, and more! www.patreon.com/posts/125075...

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Rit’s Gradebook - 3/22/25 | Knicks Film School

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benritholtznba.bsky.social @benritholtznba.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

In today’s Gradebook, on how screening actions for KAT - both spontaneous and planned - unlocked his second quarter scoring binge. Plus OG fencer’s lunges, Mitch 3-point contests, and more on each player’s performance. www.patreon.com/posts/124605...

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benritholtznba.bsky.social @benritholtznba.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

“Something momentous occurred on the very first Knicks’ offensive possession.” On a simple cross-screen for KAT (something I campaigned for after the second OKC game) and how could indicate a philosophical shift. Plus breakdowns of each players performance vs GSW. www.patreon.com/posts/124522...

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benritholtznba.bsky.social @benritholtznba.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

“Quite the day for Mikal Bridges, from complaint to verdict.” On Mikal vs drop coverage, Hart + KAT’s inextricable link (and finding some solutions!), and much more ⬇️ t.co/de3KcFW4k4

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benritholtznba.bsky.social @benritholtznba.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

In today’s Gradebook, I broke down the breezy win over the Kings: - Deuce rebounding at the elbows - Mikal Parkour - OG on the prowl - Hart firing - KAT trailing - dead-side DHOs (with Mitch!) - shorting the P&R t.co/mNsUUmAN9v

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benritholtznba.bsky.social @benritholtznba.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Broke down the LA swing in today’s Gradebook: On what went wrong with and without Brunson, how those issues are related, and how this can make NYK stronger on the other side: Plus breakdowns of each player’s performance. www.patreon.com/posts/124019...

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Rit’s Gradebook - LAL 3/6/25; LAC 3/7/25 | Knicks Film School

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benritholtznba.bsky.social @benritholtznba.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Im today’s Gradebook: Too much Hart, Not-quite Mitch, Brunson Dirking, Bridges settling, OG’s legs, Payne skips, Deuce pace, Precious drops, and calling out the defensive miscommunications. AND MORE clips and analysis! www.patreon.com/posts/123737...

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Rit’s Gradebook - GSW 3/5/24 | Knicks Film School

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benritholtznba.bsky.social @benritholtznba.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

In the most comprehensive Gradebook yet, I went deep on the performances this past weekend, looking at over 60 clips from the MEM and MIA games. On what Mitch brings, Brunson heroics, Mikal screening, Hart stampeding, OG pouncing, KAT outletting, Deuce closing, AND MORE! t.co/L2CPcEK4S6

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benritholtznba.bsky.social @benritholtznba.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Final Grades + Notes - MEM 2/28/25 Brunson: B Bridges: B Anunoby: B+ Hart: B Towns: C Payne: B McBride: A+ Shamet: A- Robinson: B+ - WELCOME BACK MITCH - Love to see that from OG - Deuce exceptional - Hart menace in transition - Cap’n Clutch - Shamet 3s! - Mikal D! - MITCH!!!

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benritholtznba.bsky.social @benritholtznba.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

In today’s Gradebook: Brunson bagwork, Bridges creation, OG finding it, Hart intoxication, Precious Gortating, Cam waiter service, Deuce middies, AND MORE! www.patreon.com/posts/123252...

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Rit's Gradebook - PHI 2/27/25 | Knicks Film School

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Knicks Film School @knickfilmskool.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

🔥🎞️🏀KFS FILM SESSION🏀🎞️🔥 "Captain Crunchtime" - @benritholtznba.bsky.social breaks down Jalen Brunson's most clutch moments of the season, showcasing his candidacy for Clutch Player of the Year! Exclusively on the KFS YouTube channel -> buff.ly/4gZCbTC

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benritholtznba.bsky.social @benritholtznba.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Final Grades + Notes - PHI 2/26/25 Brunson: A Bridges: A Anunoby: C+ Hart: C+ Hukporti: B+ Payne: B- McBride: B Shamet: C+ Achiuwa: B+ - Cap'n Clutch - Great to see Mikal breakout - OG rough shot selection - Hart major space cadet game - Centers did their jobs - Deuce middies

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benritholtznba.bsky.social @benritholtznba.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Just recorded a film session breaking down every clutch Brunson moment this season. Keep an eye out tomorrow!

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Andrew Claudio - GMAC @andrewjclaudio.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Good time to plug @benritholtznba.bsky.social’s recent gradebook, now available on Patreon. No punches pulled. Informed, deserved criticism & voiced several frustrations so many fans have been feeling. READ: patreon.com/posts/12302013…

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benritholtznba.bsky.social @benritholtznba.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

In today’s Gradebook: Went long on the Weekend of Broken Dreams: Analysis and film on: - space-killing lineups - Precious offensive ineptitude - Towns P&R issues (and solutions!) And much more! www.patreon.com/posts/123020...

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Rit’s Gradebook - CLE 2/21/25, BOS 2/23/25 | Knicks Film School

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benritholtznba.bsky.social @benritholtznba.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

In todays Gradebook: On Brunson point-guard stuff, Deuce Alvarado, Mikal’s winning plays, Achiuwa and KAT swapping matchups, Cam playmaking, Huk’s feet, a staple sideline out of bounds play, AND MORE: www.patreon.com/posts/122752...

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Rit’s Gradebook - CHI 2/20/25 | Knicks Film School

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benritholtznba.bsky.social @benritholtznba.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Final Grades + Notes - CHI 2/20/25 Brunson: B McBride: A- Bridges: B Achiuwa: B- Towns: B Payne: B- Shamet: B+ Hukporti: B+ - bigtime Bridges block - Deuce defense and 3s - that was exhausting - a W, but becomes tough back to back - great last defensive possession - phew

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Knicks Film School @knickfilmskool.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

🚨🏀KFS X's & O's LIVE!🏀🚨 Tonight, join @benritholtznba.bsky.social & @djacenba.bsky.social at 8pm EST on the KFS YouTube channel for a post-Allstar break Q&A featuring all your on-the-court Knicks questions! Tune in: buff.ly/3X7yfcg

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benritholtznba.bsky.social @benritholtznba.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Thought of the day: KAT is so lucky he doesn’t have to guard KAT.

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benritholtznba.bsky.social @benritholtznba.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Final Grades + Notes - IND 2/11/25 Brunson: D Bridges: C- Hart: A Achiuwa: C- Towns: A- Payne: A- McBride: A Shamet: B+ Hukporti: C+ - THE BENCH! - been a minute since a KAT GAME - Hart inspiring 2H - Deuce making shots! - Payne so solid! - Shamet being useful! - who needs JB

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Knicks Film School @knickfilmskool.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

🏀 KFS PATREON CONTENT🏀 - "Rit's Gradebook" for NYK vs BOS via @benritholtznba.bsky.social - buff.ly/3CPjHaf - Film Session: Pick & Roll Defense (Or Lack Thereof) vs BOS via @djacenba.bsky.social - buff.ly/419wJsv

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benritholtznba.bsky.social @benritholtznba.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

In today’s Gradebook, KAT’s dysfunction on D and quiet on O, Brunson’s dominance on O and switching on D, Achiuwa + Hart lineup troubles, Mikal’s lack of impact buckets, and more: www.patreon.com/posts/121947...

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Rit's Gradebook - BOS 2/8/25 | Knicks Film School

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benritholtznba.bsky.social @benritholtznba.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Final Grades + Notes - BOS 2/8/25 Brunson: A Bridges: C- Hart: C- Achiuwa: D- Towns: D- Payne: B McBride: B- Hukporti: B - THE question to figure out: Can/how can KAT succeed vs this team. Need to try switching - Hart + Presh a non-starter vs BOS - Brunson was incredible

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benritholtznba.bsky.social @benritholtznba.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

In today’s Gradebook, I break down the Raptors game through the prism of the trade deadline. On Precious at the 4, Hukporti at the 5, the roster that was and is, and more! www.patreon.com/posts/121694...

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Rit's Gradebook - TOR 2/5/25 | Knicks Film School

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benritholtznba.bsky.social @benritholtznba.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Final Grades + Notes - TOR 2/4/25 Brunson: A- Bridges: B+ Hart: B Achiuwa: B+ Towns: A- Payne: B- McBride: B- Hukporti: A - Brunson CLUTCH - HUK SEASON - Hart transition demon 2H - big Presh game - Huk/Presh/Hart lineup must go - KAT back? - Landry pined - too close but W

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Knicks Film School @knickfilmskool.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

🔥🎞️🏀KFS FILM SESSION🏀🎞️🔥 Check out @benritholtznba.bsky.social’s break down of the Knicks win over the Nuggets, specifically how they EXPOSED the 3x MVP Nikola Jokic en route to their 5th straight victory! Exclusively on the KFS YouTube channel -> buff.ly/3Ctsb6Q

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benritholtznba.bsky.social @benritholtznba.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Final Grades + Notes - DEN 1/29/25 Brunson: A+ Bridges: C+ Anunoby: A Hart: B+ Towns: B- Payne: B McBride: A Shamet: C- Achiuwa: B - Brunson masterful - early foul trouble helped, but TERRIFIC scheme and execution on Jokic. Turned him into a shooter - OG 3s are back - DEUCE 💪

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benritholtznba.bsky.social @benritholtznba.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

In today's Gradebook: Brunson's hedge and recover, Mikal's liquid closeout-attacks, Hart's 30% balls, OG's base, KAT's rebounding, Cam's fake-passes, Deuce's finishing, Shamet's ball-pressure, and Achiuwa's nasal excretions. AND MORE! t.co/1jipcu3jh7

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benritholtznba.bsky.social @benritholtznba.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Final Grades + Notes - MEM 1/27/25 Brunson: A- Bridges: A+ Anunoby: A- Hart: B+ Towns: A- Payne: B+ McBride: B+ Shamet: B- Achiuwa: A - Embarassed em. Ran em out the gym - Bridges 2-way masterpiece - forced so, SO many TOS - so, SO many dunks - Precious hoopin - OG 6 STEALS!

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Knicks Film School @knickfilmskool.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

🔥🚨PREGAME POD LIVE🚨🔥 Join @andrewjclaudio.bsky.social LIVE at 12PM EST today to preview the Knicks matchup tonight vs the Memphis Grizzlies - w/ special guest @DanielGreer of @Grizz901Live & TUNE IN: buff.ly/4geJF4z

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benritholtznba.bsky.social @benritholtznba.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

An explanation of these grates + a game breakdown and summary can be found in my Gradebook at below link:

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benritholtznba.bsky.social @benritholtznba.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Final Grades + Notes - SAC 1/25/25 Brunson: A- Bridges: A- Anunoby: A Hart: A- Towns: C Payne: B- McBride: B- Shamet: A Achiuwa: A - EASY offense - refreshed OG! - SMOOTH Mikal - Hart maniacal 2H - Shamet 3s! - Precious’ D changed the game - KAT was slow

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benritholtznba.bsky.social @benritholtznba.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Landry 3s and Precious floaters where am I.

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Fred Katz @fredkatz.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

NEW EPISODE of Katz and Shoot, breaking down OG Anunoby's defense, the Knicks' rotations and diving into the X's and O's with @benritholtznba.bsky.social. Listen/Subscribe: www.patreon.com/posts/episod...

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benritholtznba.bsky.social @benritholtznba.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Final Grades + Notes - BRK 1/21/25 Brunson: B- Bridges: C+ Anunoby: B+ Hart: B Towns: A- Payne: B- McBride: B- Shamet: B Achiwua: B- - slightly unserious but got the W - couldn't rebound in the 3Q - couldn't score in the 4Q - Close it w JB/KAT P&R - OG best game on D in a bit

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Jeffrey Stout @jeffreylstout.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

If you have enjoyed Benjy’s grades on X or BSKY, you should check out the expanded versions on the KFS Patreon site. Some of the best analysis available. Up there with Katz, Zullo, and Herring. Worth every cent.

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benritholtznba.bsky.social @benritholtznba.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Final Grades + Notes - ATL 1/20/25 Brunson: A- Bridges: A Anunoby: B+ Hart: B+ Towns: B- Payne: B+ McBride: B+ Shamet: B- Achiuwa: B - most aggressive defensive game NYK has played. Loved it - JB found some solutions vs DD - Bridges made Trae WORK - Bench gave a lift - GOOD W

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Knicks Film School @knickfilmskool.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

🔥🎞️🏀KFS FILM SESSION🏀🎞️🔥 Check out @benritholtznba.bsky.social's break down of the Knicks overtime win over the Philadelphia - the the good, the bad & the ugly! Exclusively on the KFS YouTube channel -> buff.ly/3E8Eo0Z

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benritholtznba.bsky.social @benritholtznba.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Final Grades + Notes - DET 1/13/25 Brunson: B+ Bridges: A- Anunoby: C- Hart: B Towns: B Payne: A- McBride: B- Achiuwa: D - couldn’t get a stop - they RELENTLESSLY involved JB + KAT in every action - OG with no juice - didn’t understand 3Q minutes - good to see Mikal make shots

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Knicks Film School @knickfilmskool.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

🎥🏀KFS WATCHALONG🏀🎥 Presented by @WatchPlayback! Join @jonathanmacri.bsky.social & @benritholtznba.bsky.social LIVE for in the moment reactions & analysis during tonight's Knicks game & the Detroit Pistons! WATCH - buff.ly/3Pvl68N

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benritholtznba.bsky.social @benritholtznba.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Doc Rivers: “We put AJ Green in a tough spot.” Yeah, ya think?

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Jonathan Macri @jonathanmacri.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Let me officially welcome @benritholtznba.bsky.social to this app by touting today’s Gradebook, which can be found after every game on the KFS Patreon but you can read for free today. Most comprehensive written Knicks content out there (and I say this as someone who writes a Knicks newsletter)

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