Mike Brown calls out Karl-Anthony Towns for a lazy play in Knicks' loss
Key Points:
- Knicks coach Mike Brown criticized Karl-Anthony Towns for a lack of urgency on defense after Towns failed to sprint back following a turnover, leading to a Sacramento Kings three-pointer that extended their lead.
- The Knicks struggled defensively, allowing the Kings to score easily and give up 40 free throws, which players like Josh Hart cited as the primary reason for the 112-101 loss, overshadowing offensive issues.
- Sacramento, a lottery-bound team, had four starters score at least 18 points, highlighting the balanced offensive effort against New York.
- Mitchell Robinson, who is managing a surgically repaired ankle, played 19 minutes and may participate in his first back-to-back game of the season against Golden State, pending medical advice