The Knicks Losing Streak Hits 3
The New York Knicks are hoping to one day have the building blocks and talent development like the Milwaukee Bucks.
The Milwaukee Bucks gave the Knicks a taste of that talent on Monday night when they welcomed New York to Fiserv Forum for the very first time.
The New York Knicks dropped their third consecutive game following a 124-113 to the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night.
Milwaukee, who have now win their third straight game to begin the season, buried 17 three-pointers to bury the skidding Knicks, who haven’t won a game since last Wednesday night in their season opener.
The Knicks trailed by as many as 19 points in the first half as they went into the half trailing 71-52.
A wild third quarter rally sparked by Knicks guards Trey Burke and Tim Hardaway Jr. helped the Knicks narrow Milwaukee’s once huge lead to one point heading into the fourth quarter.
New York took their first lead of the game at the 9:28 mark following a basket by Knicks forward Noah Vonleh.
The two teams would trade haymakers over the final nine minutes of play as Mike Budenholzer’s team held a slight advantage over New York.
With the game knotted at 110-110 with three minutes remaining, Milwaukee used a 14-3 run to thwart New York’s comeback bid.
Tim Hardaway Jr. led the Knicks with 24 points (10-for-23 FG, 3-for-9 3PT) and three assists.
Knicks reserve guard Mario Hezonja led the bench unit with 18 points (8-for-16 FG, 2-for-5 3PT)
The New York Knicks shot 45 percent from the field and hit 34 percent from three-point range. The Milwaukee Bucks would shoot 47 percent from the field while shooting 42 percent from three-point range.
The Milwaukee Bucks dominated the glass vs the New York Knicks on the glass as they won the rebounding battle 55-43, grabbing 19 offensive rebounds on the night.
The New York Knicks, who were seeking their first road victory, did well to limit Bucks star Giannis Antetkounmpo’s effectiveness as a scorer.
The “Greek Freak” led the way with 31 points, 15 rebounds and four assists to go along with two blocks. While the stat-line shows monster numbers, New York held the freakish athlete to 43 percent shooting.
It was New York’s inability to guard the three-point line and players such as Khris Middleton (30 points, 7-for-8 3PT) who had a big game at the Knicks expense.
David Fizdale will love the way his team fought back to get into the game in the second half, but these common practices to begin the season will not be sustainable if New York wants to avoid losses.
The New York Knicks will host the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden looking to snap their three-game losing streak.
What are your thoughts on the Knicks latest defeat? Leave your comments below!