Knicks' Star Point Guard Jalen Brunson Sidelined with Ankle Injury as Sacramento Kings Thrash New York Team 112-101.
The struggling New York Knicks suffered another devastating defeat, falling to the Sacramento Kings 112-101 on Wednesday night. The loss marked a significant blow to the team's already shaky season, and it was made even more poignant by the injury to their star point guard, Jalen Brunson.
Brunson left the game with just over seven minutes remaining in the first quarter after twisting his right ankle while dribbling near the 3-point line. The extent of the injury is not yet clear, but sources close to the team suggest that it does not appear too severe.
The absence of Brunson was felt acutely by the Knicks, who struggled to find their footing without their leader. The team shot just 8-for-41 from beyond the arc and failed to capitalize on opportunities created by Karl-Anthony Towns, who finished with a lackluster 13 points on 5-for-14 shooting.
Miles McBride, who started in place of Brunson at point guard, also struggled, going 4-for-14 overall including 2-for-8 from 3-point range. The Knicks' defense was similarly decimated by the Kings, allowing an old friend to Precious Achiuwa to score a season-high 20 points with 14 boards in 39 minutes.
Russell Westbrook, now 37, continued his impressive play for the Kings, adding 17 points and 11 assists. The win marked the third consecutive victory for Sacramento's team under coach Mike Brown, who has seen a significant resurgence after being fired by the same franchise last year.
Brown's post-game press conference was met with a warm reception from reporters, who praised his leadership during his two-and-a-half seasons with the Knicks. He acknowledged that results can be unpredictable and emphasized the importance of controlling what he can control as a coach.
The struggling New York Knicks suffered another devastating defeat, falling to the Sacramento Kings 112-101 on Wednesday night. The loss marked a significant blow to the team's already shaky season, and it was made even more poignant by the injury to their star point guard, Jalen Brunson.
Brunson left the game with just over seven minutes remaining in the first quarter after twisting his right ankle while dribbling near the 3-point line. The extent of the injury is not yet clear, but sources close to the team suggest that it does not appear too severe.
The absence of Brunson was felt acutely by the Knicks, who struggled to find their footing without their leader. The team shot just 8-for-41 from beyond the arc and failed to capitalize on opportunities created by Karl-Anthony Towns, who finished with a lackluster 13 points on 5-for-14 shooting.
Miles McBride, who started in place of Brunson at point guard, also struggled, going 4-for-14 overall including 2-for-8 from 3-point range. The Knicks' defense was similarly decimated by the Kings, allowing an old friend to Precious Achiuwa to score a season-high 20 points with 14 boards in 39 minutes.
Russell Westbrook, now 37, continued his impressive play for the Kings, adding 17 points and 11 assists. The win marked the third consecutive victory for Sacramento's team under coach Mike Brown, who has seen a significant resurgence after being fired by the same franchise last year.
Brown's post-game press conference was met with a warm reception from reporters, who praised his leadership during his two-and-a-half seasons with the Knicks. He acknowledged that results can be unpredictable and emphasized the importance of controlling what he can control as a coach.
, congrats to the kings on their 3rd win in a row... like it's no big deal 
. brunson's injury is kinda a blessing in disguise for the kings' bench though 
. and kudos to coach brown for finally finding his footing (pun intended) - who knew firing him last year was such a great move for his career? 
all hail the king of coaching...
. been rooting for him all season 
. think they need to rethink their rotation & playmaking strategy without him... miles mcbride just not same spark 
. but at least Karl-Anthony Towns was there too 
. hope Jalen recovers quick & gets back on the court ASAP 
hope he recovers fast so the knicks can get back to their game 
. The Kings are killing them for sure, but I'm worried about how this injury is gonna affect their playoff hopes. Like what if Brunson is out for a while? They need to get some other point guard game going ASAP 
. on the other hand, the kings are killing it right now 
. russell westbrook is still on fire at 37! 
coach mike brown is doing a great job and his leadership skills are clearly paying off 
. but seriously, the knicks need to step up their game or they'll be stuck in last place for good 
. can't wait to see how bruno's ankle injury heals 
. the knicks need to step up their game if they wanna compete with teams like sacramento who are on fire 
what's going on with this team can't they get a break?