It wasn't difficult to predict the outcome of this game after this week's loss to Golden State.
Had it not been for Jalen Brunson and Quentin Grimes, this would have been a blowout of epic proportions.
Julius Randle and RJ Barrett were exposed again today. They were of zero help to this team on offense and defense.
Two of the Knicks big three were merely spectators and Gatorade tasters in Phoenix this afternoon.
When I was a kid, I read Butch Beard's book on coaching basketball, and one of his cardinal sins was jumping while passing. Julius Randle obviously has never read the book because he is still making this ridiculous mistake at his age and stage of his career.
I fault his coach for allowing him to continue playing as if he has antigravity shoes. Leaping with no commitment only forces poor shots or turnovers.
RJ Barrett looks down right sluggish. He moves as if he's playing in mud. Has he either checked out mentally, or is exhausted?
Phoenix made sure everyone touched the ball and had 6 players in double digits for a balanced scoring attack. The Knicks, not so much.
On an afternoon when the Knicks most desperately needed scoring, Evan Fournier didn't get a single minute, which tells me he is not long to be in a New York uniform.
Tomorrow night in Oklahoma, there is a fleeting chance that this road trip can be salvaged, but I wouldn't bet money on it.
Knicks lose again, Sun 116 – Knicks 95
