


Julius Randle fouling out early in the extra session proved crucial, as did RJ Barrett’s ugly 3-for-18 John Starks shooting impersonation. “In the NBA, you can’t start off like that,” said Isaiah Hartenstein, one of the better Knicks in his debut in the orange and blue, referring to the poor first half that saw the Knicks outscored by 15. When the game was there for the taking, the big play eluded them at both ends of the floor. The Knicks overcame a 19-point deficit, and they had opportunities late in regulation and the extra session to overcome Ja Morant and the Grizzlies.

It wasn’t good enough.Ĭertainly not the first half and definitely not the overtime execution. Knicks bench star guards in second half: ‘Looking for life’ Tom Thibodeau lacks answers as past Knicks’ blunders look even worse Knicks guard unable ‘to find a rhythm’ in new role The major Knicks concern that could cost Tom Thibodeau his job
