The Knicks had no time to dwell on Wednesday's lopsided loss in Utah. By the time the media entered the locker toom, they had already turned their attention to the Kings -- another test for Derek Fisher's team on a challenging Western Conference road trip.
Once again, New York found itself trailing big in a hostile road environment.
Fisher won't be happy about the hole they dug, but the Knicks exhibited determination and toughness as they battled back from 19 down to give themselves the chance to win on the final possession. Carmelo Anthony's contested 3-pointer glanced off and Kristaps Porzingis' jump was a beat too early to allow a tip-in attempt, but the effort was there in a narrow 99-97 loss.