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  • Starting 5: Surging Knicks and Lakers meet tonight on ABC


    Jalen Brunson and LeBron James were each named starters for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game.

    This article was pulled from our Starting 5 Newsletter, a daily look at all things NBA. To get the newsletter in your inbox every morning, subscribe here.


    SURGING SQUADS MEET ON ABC: KNICKS vs. LAKERS TONIGHT

    One game back of the Nuggets for 4th place in the West and one win shy of their first 8-2 stretch of the season, the Lakers enter Saturday playing some of their best ball of 2024-25.

    The Knicks ride into Saturday on a five-game heater, just 1.5 games back of the Celtics for 2nd-place in the East – a spot Boston has held since October.

    Tonight on ABC those two hot streaks will collide at MSG (8:30 ET).

    Big Apple Buckets: In their last three outings, the Knicks have totaled 408 points (122, 143, 143) – the most across a three-game stretch in franchise history.

    The catalysts? Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns – the first Knicks to both be named All-Star starters in the same season since Walt Frazier & Earl Monroe (1974-75).

    • Combining for 50.5 ppg, Brunson (25.9) and Towns (24.6) are on pace to become the first Knicks tandem to average 50+ points in a season since Willie Naulls and Richie Guerin in 1961-62
    • Their Key To Success? Operating inside, as Brunson ranks 2nd in the NBA in drives this season (18.8 per game) and 4th in ppg off drives (11.9)
    • KAT, meanwhile, ranks 9th in points in the paint with 13.0 ppg – the most since his second NBA season
    • The Result? Closer – and cleaner – looks, as New York ranks 4th in made 2-point field goals (30.6) and 2nd in 2-point FG% (57.1)

    While Brunson and Towns lead the charge, the Knicks’ potent offense is equally fueled by their relentless supporting cast, which thrives on turning hustle plays into hard-earned points.

    • Offense To Defense: New York ranks 24th in pace but capitalizes on its opportunities to run better than almost anybody, ranking 3rd in ppg off turnovers (20.0)
    • Creating Chaos: Those caused turnovers stem from three elite defenders – Josh Hart, OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges – who lead the team in steals, respectively
    • “I think we’re at our best when we’re getting turnovers,” said KAT earlier this week. “And we’re having that translate to our offense.”

    New York’s starting 5 of Brunson, Bridges, Hart, Anunoby and Towns leads all five-man units in scoring with 47.7 ppg when they’re all on the floor together (min 5 GP). Many of those points come from extra possessions earned by Hart.

    • All Heart: Hart (listed as questionable for tonight) shines on the glass, ranking 2nd in offensive rebounds among guards (105), resulting in 14.3 second-chance ppg for New York
    • All Effort: He’s also recovered 57 loose balls this season, 12 more than the next closest player
    • All-Around Results: Hart entered 2024-25 with six career triple-doubles. Through 47 games this season, he has six more. In those outings, the Knicks are 6-0
    • “I think Josh Hart is the heart and soul of this team,” said Towns earlier this week. “There’s so much more that he does that doesn’t come up on the stat sheet.”

    LEBRON TAKES CENTER STAGE AT MSG

    For the Lakers, who will be without All-Star center Anthony Davis (abdomen), L.A. will look to a familiar face to lead the way.

    One who has done some of his best work at The World’s Most Famous Arena.

    For two decades now, NBA all-time leading scorer LeBron James has delivered at MSG, leaving fans of both teams in awe.

    Can he deliver again tonight to help keep the Lakers’ hot streak going?

    • The King Of MSG: In 30 career regular-season games at “The Mecca,” James has averaged 28.0 points, 6.9 rebounds and 7.4 assists
    • No other player in NBA history, whether playing for the Knicks or an opponent, has averages of 28/6/6 at MSG
    • James has done it over the course of 21 seasons

    Alongside his unprecedented averages at the Garden is a 22-8 record and totals across the board that showcase his legendary all-around game.

    And LeBron’s MSG legacy isn’t just about numbers — it’s built on nearly a quarter century of show-stopping moments, from 50-pieces to soaring tomahawks.

    Before he takes the floor tonight (8:30 ET, ABC), let’s relive some of his most iconic plays at one of basketball’s most iconic venues.

    2009: One year after hanging 50 at MSG, a 24-year-old LeBron took it up a notch, dropping 52 with his raw athleticism on full display.

    2013: At the peak of his powers, James submits a dagger vs. New York with a vintage steal and slam. The hangtime, the force, the flair…

    2015: And how about breaking down guards before flying up and around bigs for a casual double-clutch finish?

    In his latest chapter at the World’s Most Famous Arena, what will the King have in store?



    The New York Knicks and Los Angeles Lakers are set to face off tonight in a highly anticipated matchup that will be broadcast on ABC. Both teams are currently on hot streaks, with the Knicks winning six of their last seven games and the Lakers winning nine of their last ten.

    The Knicks, led by All-Star forward Julius Randle, have been one of the biggest surprises of the season so far. Randle has been playing at an MVP level, averaging 23.2 points, 10.9 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game. The Knicks have also been getting strong contributions from RJ Barrett, Derrick Rose, and Immanuel Quickley.

    On the other side, the Lakers have been dealing with injuries to key players like LeBron James and Anthony Davis, but have managed to stay afloat thanks to the play of role players like Dennis Schroder and Montrezl Harrell. With James expected to return soon, the Lakers will be looking to build on their recent success and make a push for the top spot in the Western Conference.

    Tonight’s game promises to be an exciting and competitive battle between two of the hottest teams in the league. Make sure to tune in to ABC at 8:00 PM ET to catch all the action!

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  • Where is Miriam Helmick now? Details explored ahead of 20/20 on ABC


    ABC’s 20/20 is all set to cover the brutal murder of Alan Helmick at the hands of his wife, Miriam Helmick, in the upcoming episode that is set to air this Friday. The case dates back to 2008 but remains a prolific reminder of shocking instances that happen within families. This case also saw some heartbreaking developments, which would seem intriguing to true crime fans all around.

    20/20 latest episode, which premieres at 9.00 PM EST on ABC on January 31, 2025, is set to delve deep into this case with interviews from Miriam Helmick, her son Chris Giles, and Alan’s friend, Aline Lee, among many others.

    Though Alan Helmick’s murder was staged like a robbery, it did not take long for the authorities to decipher that there was far more than what met the eye.

    With investigation, the police realized that Miriam Helmick was behind the murder and arrested and charged her. She ended up receiving life in prison without the possibility of parole alongside other punishments. She remains incarcerated as of today.


    What did Miriam Helmick do?

    Miriam Helmick and Alan Helmick’s relationship and subsequent marriage seemed extremely logical. Both of them were reeling from the loss of their former partners and connected over a dance class where Miriam was the teacher. The problem, however, was that Miriam was harboring an ambition that did not align at all with Alan Helmick.

    On June 10, 2008, Miriam came home at around noon after allegedly running some errands and found her husband lying on the kitchen floor. Her house was also in disarray and it was soon deciphered that Alan Helmick died from a single gunshot wound to the head. Miriam was initially cleared even though the police found out that the murder was not a robbery attempt gone wrong contrary to how the perpetrator made it look.

    As police delved deeper, Miriam Helmick repeatedly tried to guide the police towards Alan Jr., her stepson. However, when the police discovered he wasn’t even in town during the time of his father’s death, they turned their attention to Miriam.

    After the murder, Miriam claimed to have received a note that threatened her. Police investigated this note and discovered that it was Miriam who had sent it to herself. She went on to claim that she did it so that investigators would take the case more seriously. But nothing seemed to sit right with Miriam and her explanations.

    Moreover, there had been another attempt at Alan’s life six weeks before when his car mysteriously caught on fire. Miriam was the only one with him that day and the police deciphered that someone purposefully tried to set the car on fire. They suspected Miriam then as well, but Alan did not believe his wife could do that.

    More and more evidence soon started surfacing. Miriam had allegedly tried to take out a hefty life insurance policy on Alan without informing him. They also found a pattern with Alan’s death as Miriam’s former husband had also died from a gunshot wound and had a life insurance policy that gave her the benefit.

    Moreover, authorities discovered that Miriam had forged checks to steal Alan’s money, which further solidified their belief that Miriam had indeed murdered her husband for financial gain.


    Where is Miriam Helmick now?

    Miriam Helmick was arrested and charged with the murder of her husband when the investigators compiled the evidence against her. Prosecutors alleged that Miriam had killed her husband because he was about to find out that she was forging checks to steal his money.

    As per reports, she was also allegedly planning to steal Alan’s first wife’s identity.

    She was ultimately sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Besides that, she also received an additional 48 years for the attempted murder and 60 years for forgery.

    Miriam Helmick currently remains incarcerated at Denver Women’s Correctional Facility in Colorado.


    The upcoming episode of 20/20 on ABC will cover this case in further detail.