In Wisconsin tonight, the (12-8) kept the score close through the first half against the (15-6), despite awful long-range shooting. In a defense-optional affair, the combined halftime point total was absolutely ridiculous (see below). The Knicks left their mojo in the locker room at intermission, were outscored 71-50 in the second half, and ultimately lost their In-Season Tournament Knockout game, 146-122.
First Half
After a tentative first few minutes, both teams found consistent success in the paint—all but two of New York’s first 16 field goal attempts came between the foul-line and the rim. Despite missing their three longball attempts, the Knicks entered the second quarter down 37-35, thanks to the Eastern Conference Player of the Week, Julius Radle.