The Knicks wore those god awful ugly Nets knock off uniform again last night and I had a feeling it would be the kiss of death.

I must admit however, the Knicks had a nice little run the past few games. They looked like a real basketball team for the first time in about ten years. 

They couldn't handle any of the top three teams in the East including Brooklyn because they lack a lot of talent but they are competitive and playing intelligent ball. 

The Oklahoma City Thunder started the game shooting horribly. OKC couldn't to hit an elephant in the ass with a 2 by 4 and the Knicks got up to an 11 point lead.

In the second quarter however OKC was able to settle down and come storming back to be a point down by halftime.

OKC finished the third quarter up by three points mostly due to some of the most poor defense the Knicks have played all season. 

Even the play of Randle couldn't rally the Knicks back as the Thunder went on to whip the Knicks in the Garden last night.

Knicks Lose Again NYK 89 - OKC 101 Record: 5-4

I thought he was a better coach than this

For three quarters the Knicks did their best to finished 2020 with a win against the Toronto Raptors however, the team's glaring weakness again brought defeat to the franchise. 

The Raptors backcourt of Kyle Lowry and Fred VanVleet dominated the Knicks guards in the 4th quarter and handed the Knicks team its third loss of the season.

Neither Barrett or Payton had more than four assists and the combined for 26 points for the game. That is usually not enough to win against the average team and certainly not enough against a team the competes for championships.

There was no help from Alec Burke tonight for the Knicks who was out with a sprained left ankle. He is however expected to return to play tomorrow.

Frank Ntilikina had zero minutes tonight and was not reported to be injured. I have no idea what his lack of play is about.

Thibodeau's short rotation is still a mystery to me but you'd think he'd use everyone available if the team is losing. I am still trying to figure out his philosophy but I have to be honest, I thought he was a better coach than this.

Knicks Lose Again, NYK 83 - Raptors 100  Record: 2-3

Payton Place is a Terrible Neighborhood

The Knicks played relatively well for the first quarter and a half of last nights game but it was apparent into the second quarter that this team had two blaring issues that would not be overcome tonight.

The first issue was the trash play at the point guard position. And Second were those god awful Brooklyn Nets Basquiat uniform rip offs. Even Clyde Frazier chimed in on the knockoffs saying that he had thrown away better.

Elfrid Payton, starting at point tonight in place of the injured Immanuel Quickly went a consistent 0-6 shooting last night but it was his single assist that really crushed the Knicks. 

RJ Barret didn't help matters much either missing 13 of his 15 shot attempts. He has the green light to shoot since he is the "star" the team is attempting to develop but he would have been more help to the team by focusing on rebounds and playing hack an Embiid to make himself useful tonight. Ben Simmons on defense ate Barret up all night. 

If I were a Knicks fan I'd tweet to Barret and implore him to get some time on the practice court with Bernard King but I am not so I am going to hope that he continues to suck and have no moves in the paint against the likes of Simmons.

With Obi Toppin out with a calf strain and Mitchell Robinson too light to fight, too thin to win and too dumb to run, the Knicks had no answer inside the paint for Joel Embiid.

Julius Randle had a solid game with 25 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists but tonight it was as if he was playing one against five with no help from his teammates.

When asked about the poor shooting tonight, Coach Thibodeau stated that the team took quality shots but they just weren't falling. I think he has set the bar too low for the definition of quality in my humble opinion.

As awful and short handed as the team was tonight at the point guard position I did find it surprising that Frank Ntilikina only got two minutes of run. I quite frankly would be insulted and would demand a trade come Monday morning if I were him. 

Frank, don't just sit there being disrespected by this coach and sorry ass team. You are going to have to take it upon yourself to save your career Frank. Thibodeau is not looking out for you. Go west young man.

Knicks lose again, 76ers 109 - Knicks 89. Season record: 0-2