NBA Power Rankings: All-Star shots, passes, dunks, and games
By Daniel Lewis
The Knicks were whooped by the 76ers this week, losing 108-92 in a game where TJ McConnell picked up a triple double. The Knicks never lead against the 76ers, and they’ve lost seven straight games, three straight since Kristaps Porzingis tore his ACL against Milwaukee. Michael Beasley had 22 points, but they’re still searching for their identity after losing their franchise player. They’re going to need more from Tim Hardaway Jr, who missed 12 of his 16 field goals while scoring just nine points. They got more from their scoring wing against the Wizards, with Hardaway Jr. scoring 37 points – 32 in the first half – but they coughed up a 27-point lead in the second half and lost 118-113. “This is really tough, especially going into the break,” Hardaway said. “They were down 27 and we had an opportunity to close the door and go into the break with a great mindset. It sucks to let this one go like that. It’s frustrating. It’s embarrassing.”