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When you think of the biggest rivalries in sports history, a few classics probably pop into your mind: Red Sox vs. Yankees, Lakers vs. Celtics, Ohio State vs. Michigan, Giants vs. Dodgers, Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears. Right? But NBC’s Reggie Miller had a different idea. During the recent Celtics vs. Knicks game, he tried to stir the pot and create a rivalry of his own, and, as usual, the fans weren’t having it. During the game, Reggie Miller casually asked if Knicks vs. Celtics could be a bigger rivalry than Red Sox vs. Yankees and the comment section absolutely exploded. “The Knicks biggest rival is the Heat. Reggie knows this” “The knicks and Celtics is not a rivalry lmfao” “I love basketball but even i know that’s a ridiculous question” “Our biggest rival has and always will be the Lakers, just cause Lebrons bum ass doesn’t give the rivalry the spark it used to have don’t mean it ain’t still there” “Such a stupid question that he didn’t bother responding” (This is a developing story…) 

NBC's Reggie Miller once again faces fan backlash after his recent comparison of the Celtics and Knicks rivalry.

Harshita Saxena is a basketball journalist at EssentiallySports, contributing to the NBA desk with a focus on clarity, structure, and accuracy. She brings a research-first approach to her coverage, connecting in-game decisions to larger narratives, as seen in her detailed analysis of Luka Dončić’s return to Dallas and his standout 45-point performance in April 2025.

Her disciplined reporting style emphasizes precise, insightful storytelling that enhances fans’ understanding of the game. With a strong background in data analysis, Harshita applies advanced statistical tools and visualization techniques to uncover trends and patterns within the NBA, translating raw numbers into compelling narratives. This allows her to pair on-court storytelling with data-backed insights, giving fans both the context and the evidence behind pivotal moments.

Beyond reporting, she has led editorial teams and published research papers, sharpening her ability to structure content with accuracy and depth. Recognized with the Discover Data Analysis Badge by Microsoft, Harshita integrates her analytical expertise into sports journalism, bridging the gap between traditional reporting and modern, data-informed coverage of basketball.

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Harshita Saxena is a basketball journalist at EssentiallySports, contributing to the NBA desk with a focus on clarity, structure, and accuracy. She brings a research-first approach to her coverage, connecting in-game decisions to larger narratives, as seen in her detailed analysis of Luka Dončić’s return to Dallas and his standout 45-point performance in April 2025. Her disciplined reporting style emphasizes precise, insightful storytelling that enhances fans’ understanding of the game. With a strong background in data analysis, Harshita applies advanced statistical tools and visualization techniques to uncover trends and patterns within the NBA, translating raw numbers into compelling narratives. This allows her to pair on-court storytelling with data-backed insights, giving fans both the context and the evidence behind pivotal moments. Beyond reporting, she has led editorial teams and published research papers, sharpening her ability to structure content with accuracy and depth. Recognized with the Discover Data Analysis Badge by Microsoft, Harshita integrates her analytical expertise into sports journalism, bridging the gap between traditional reporting and modern, data-informed coverage of basketball.