Oh my God, this game. The New York Knicks played the Rockets tough throughout, despite an insane 61-point performance from MVP candidate James Harden. Just when it looked like all hope was lost, the ‘Bockers were gifted a bucket on this brain fart from PJ Tucker.
Back-and-forth went Harden and Knicks rookie Allonzo Trier, who reached a career-high 31 points on this clutch go-ahead layup with seconds remaining.
But head coach David Fizdale wasn’t exactly putting his best defenders on the court late — does he ever? — and the Knicks simply forgot Eric Gordon, who nailed a go-ahead three with 9.