Paul KasabianFeatured Columnist IINovember 28, 2024
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An unsightly very first half put the New York Knicks in a hole they could not dig themselves out of en path to a 121-106 roadway loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night.
New york city tracked 60-38 after shooting 26.2 percent from the field (2-of-16 from three-point variety). Jalen Brunson and Mikal Bridges prospered (26 points on 9-of-20 shooting), however the remainder of the group scored 12 points on 2-of-22 field basket before halftime.
The Mavs drifted from there, leading by 12 or more for the whole 2nd half. The Knicks still lost by 15 regardless of scoring 76 points over the last 2 quarters.
Brunson scored 37 points on 14-of-21 shooting (9-of-10 complimentary tosses) along with 7 helps. Karl-Anthony Towns included a 25-point, 14-rebound double-double, and Mikal Bridges included 20 points.
The Knicks' defense fared badly in spite of the Mavs playing without super star Luka Dončić (sprained best wrist), Klay Thompson (left foot; plantar fascia) and Daniel Gafford (health problem).
6 Mavericks scored in double digits led by Naji Marshall's 24. Kyrie Irving included 23 points, and P.J. Washington included a 19-point, 10-rebound, seven-assist getaway. Dallas shot 56.5 percent from the field and 17-of-33 from 3.
This was a harsh effort from the irregular Knicks, who simply squashed the host Denver Nuggets 145-118 2 nights previously.
2 eves the Denver video game, New York lost 121-106 to the 4-13 Utah Jazz, who went into Wednesday second-last in the Western Conference.
Needless to state, this stretch is symbolic of the season.
Talkin' Knicks @TalkinKnicks
I require the Knicks to choose if they're the very best group in the NBA or the worst
The 10-8 Knicks still sit a decent 4th in the Eastern Conference, however this group plainly has a great deal of work to do, especially on the protective end. Fans weren't delighted with the trip.
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Knicks 10-8. Ideas. > pic.twitter.com/n7WVpyUVMs
CP “The Fanchise” @CPTheFanchise
Another aggravating loss ala Utah video game. I seemed like this was gon na be a difficult match for the Knicks tonight. Dallas is deep, flexible and safeguards well. Knicks got gone out the fitness center, smh
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
After installing 145 versus Denver in the greatest scoring video game by any group this season … > Knicks shit the bed in the very first half in Dallas, scoring simply 38 points (least expensive scoring half this season) > https://t.co/Phqnh44CAK
Shaun @iHateShaun
If you have not seen, I'm pretending the Knicks video game didn't take place for my psychological health. Cole World.
Huge Knick Energy @BigKnickEnergy_
God put the Knicks in the world to evaluate me. > pic.twitter.com/qB11yWfhGs
Donnie @Dsmoot3D
Knicks down 22 at half and Luka's not even playing. Imma go be with my household.
Alex Trataros ✊ @Traticaster101
I ‘d like to thank the Knicks for making my eyes bleed after that very first half.
