The Knicks’ reliance on Brunson was a common critique of previous head coach Tom Thibodeau, whom Mike Brown replaced before this season. “I was watching the game [on Monday] night, and I’m like, ‘Where’s KAT? Where’s OG?’” said Anthony, who himself was a star scorer with the Knicks over seven seasons from 2011-17.

The Detroit Pistons had this game circled on the calendar. And then they showed why, destroying the New York Knicks all night Monday.

In that loss to the Pistons, OG Anunoby and Karl-Anthony Towns took just four shots apiece and finished with five and six points, respectively. Mikal Bridges had just 10 points. Brunson, meanwhile, took 21 shots — more than double any of his teammates — and recorded 25 points.

Following the Detroit Pistons' 31-point win over the Knicks on Monday, Knicks fan Stephen A. Smith said he's "very concerned" about the Pistons.

The Knicks have fallen flat since Josh Hart went down with an ankle injury, proving the veteran's importance.

Every team experiences ebbs and flows during the marathon known as the NBA regular season, and the New York Knicks are no exception. They are currently in a dow

The New York Knicks (23*–13) host the Los Angeles Clippers (13–22) at Madison Square Garden tonight, with the Knicks aiming to stop a four-game slide. Despite their recent stumble, the Knicks remain near the top of the Eastern Conference.