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Knicks' David Fizdale juggles lineup and big comeback falls short

Elfrid Payton, left, got the start for the Knicks on Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, and one of the challenges was to contain Nets star Kyrie Irving, right. Photo Credit: Jim McIsaac

In the final minute of the game Friday night, there was little doubt who would have the ball in his hands for the Brooklyn Nets, that Kyrie Irving would control the game and take the last shots.

The Knicks, two games into this new season, are still trying to figure out who will even be in the game.

After swapping the starting lineup that he had put in place for the season opener, Knicks coach David Fizdale was altering plans on the fly again this time.