No. 15 Alabama upset fifth-ranked St. John's 103-96 at Madison Square Garden, with Labaron Philon Jr. scoring 25 points and key contributions from Aden Holloway and Latrell Wrightsell, ending St. John's 12-game MSG winning streak and marking Alabama's strong start to their challenging early-season schedule.
Rumors suggest Giannis Antetokounmpo prefers to join the New York Knicks, with discussions between the Knicks and Bucks taking place but not resulting in a deal, indicating Antetokounmpo's interest in playing at Madison Square Garden.
Lady Gaga had a busy night, winning Artist of the Year at the VMAs and then performing at Madison Square Garden for her Mayhem Ball tour, with a quick transition between events that included a prerecorded performance and a short travel time, showcasing her impressive schedule management.
A TikTok food scientist, Hydroxide, challenges the misconception that MSG is harmful, explaining that it is composed of sodium and glutamate, a common amino acid, and that studies show no significant health effects at normal levels. Despite this, many people remain skeptical, often citing personal experiences of headaches after consuming MSG. The debate highlights ongoing misinformation and resistance to scientific evidence, with some commenters mocking the persistence of these beliefs.
The New York Knicks are heading into the final game of the regular season with uncertain playoff scenarios, potentially facing the Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers, or other opponents. A win could secure the second seed, while a loss might drop them to fourth. Regardless, they are guaranteed to start the postseason at Madison Square Garden. The team's focus is on beating the Bulls and achieving their first 50-win season since 2012-13, with the playoff picture still unclear until all the games are finished.
St. John's and UConn will play at Madison Square Garden next season despite Rick Pitino's desire to honor Lou Carnesecca on his 100th birthday at Carnesecca Arena. Pitino and the Johnnies may face Georgetown or Villanova on Carnesecca’s milestone birthday in Queens instead. Pitino's wish to play the game on campus was partly to tweak UConn coach Dan Hurley, and there may be some tension between the coaches. Tomorrow’s game at MSG is expected to be a sellout, and UConn's forward Alex Karaban may be a game-time decision due to a sprained ankle. St. John’s senior Joel Soriano is a finalist for the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar award, and the 1998-99 Elite Eight team will be honored at halftime of Saturday’s game.
Chefs like Calvin Eng are embracing MSG and trying to destigmatize the century-old seasoning, which has been misunderstood due to a letter written by a US doctor in 1968. Despite continued claims of negative reactions to MSG from diners, decades of scientific trials have failed to prove the existence of MSG sensitivity. MSG is plant-derived and is made by fermenting plants with sugar and microbes to create glutamate, an amino acid found in food that acts as a neurotransmitter. MSG is safe to eat and can reduce sodium intake.
Charles Barkley and Shaquille O'Neal shared their thoughts about the Mecca and how it might or might not factor into the outcome of Game 3 between the New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Shaq thinks it’s all “hoopla” coming from native New Yorkers attending MSG to root for the Knicks. Cleveland coach J.B. Bickerstaff looks forward to meeting New York at MSG on Friday. The Cavs didn’t make Mitchell available for the media on Thursday following the Cavs practice.
Jalen Brunson returned to the starting lineup and scored 24 points to help the New York Knicks defeat the Denver Nuggets 116-110 at MSG. The win marks the Knicks' 42nd of the season, the most they have gotten in a single campaign since 2013. Julius Randle and RJ Barrett also scored 20+ points each. The Knicks are now two games above the Brooklyn Nets and just 2.5 behind the Cleveland Cavaliers.