The New York Knicks suffered a disappointing defeat at Madison Square Garden, falling 126-101 to the Oklahoma City Thunder. This loss dashed the Knicks' hopes for revenge against the Western Conference leaders.
An early struggle for both teams saw the Knicks score their first field goal only at the 7:19 mark in the first quarter. The Thunder took control with a significant 15-2 run, closing the first quarter ahead 31-17, as the Knicks struggled with turnovers and shot only 32 percent from the field in the first half.
Isaiah Joe of the Thunder shined, scoring a season-high 23 points off the bench, while the Knicks’ wingers, OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges, were silent, shooting a combined 0-for-11. The Knicks' performance worsened as they ended with a terrible 4-for-31 from three-point range.
