Knicks Postgame: Scenes from NY forcing Leon’s hand
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Key Points:
- The New York Knicks suffered a humiliating 114-97 home loss to a shorthanded Dallas Mavericks team, allowing 75 points in the first half and falling behind by as much as 30 points.
- Despite Jalen Brunson being named an All-Star starter, the Knicks struggled with poor three-point shooting, going 0-for-9 in the first quarter, while Dallas shot 50% from beyond the arc.
- The defeat marked the Knicks' second four-game losing streak in 11 games, raising questions about team chemistry and prompting speculation about imminent trades by team president Leon Rose.
- Rookie Cooper Flagg made his Madison Square Garden debut but couldn't help the Knicks overcome Dallas' effective defense and scoring, as the
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