The New York Knicks (3-3) couldn’t find their groove last night in Houston, losing 109-97 to the Houston Rockets (4-3). Despite New York’s solid three-point shooting, Houston’s paint domination and sustained energy had them scrambling. With a thin bench, the Knicks relied on a seven-man rotation, and it showed. Here are three takeaways from the defeat.
Poor Rebounding Resulted in Shooting Struggles
The Knicks had a chilly shooting night, managing only 39% from the field—a rare stumble for a team that rates in the NBA’s top five for field goal percentage and number one (!