Knicks gamers are livid with themselves after submitting an abysmal offensive efficiency in a 79-73 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Sq. Backyard on Sunday.
It was the Knicks’ lowest rating in a sport since April 2018, once they scored 73 in opposition to the Orlando Magic. It was additionally the primary time because the 2015-16 season that two groups had each scored below 80 factors in a single sport.
Whereas virtually each participant struggled mightily when it got here to capturing the ball, Jalen Brunson (6-22 FG) and Josh Hart (4-13) had been particularly notable under-performers.
When requested about his struggles after the sport, Brunson delivered a really blunt message.
“I performed like dogs-t, that’s it,” he mentioned.
Hart, in the meantime, mentioned it was a “distinctive” sport. When requested what he meant by that, he mentioned, “We performed like sh*t.”
“Clearly, we didn’t shoot the ball effectively,” Hart mentioned at one other level. “Turnovers had been unhealthy, I believe I had six or seven myself, however you’ve simply bought to attempt to flush it,” Knicks ahead Josh Hart mentioned. “We’ve bought them once more on Tuesday and attempt to come out and play higher.”
The sport was additionally marred by an all-in scuffle when Kelly Oubre and Donte DiVincenzo bought tied up.
DiVincenzo tried to stand up whereas Oubre was nonetheless standing over him, which led to Knicks large man Isaiah Hartenstein pushing Oubre and the scuffle ensuing.
Each Knicks gamers and Oubre got technicals.
“I ain’t bought no enemies on this league,” Oubre mentioned. “… All of that stuff’s humorous to me. I don’t know why. I simply chuckle, as a result of no one’s gonna battle. On the finish of the day, I’ll see you Tuesday, bro.”
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