The New York Knicks are hitting a rough patch, dropping their third consecutive game after a tough loss to the Houston Rockets. The 17-point defeat on March 31st added to a concerning trend, as each of these losses has been by double digits. It's a stretch that has even the most devoted fans, like Ben Stiller, calling for a regroup.
Stiller, a longtime Knicks supporter, expressed his frustration on social media, suggesting that the team needs more than just a change in personnel-they need a collective reset. “Not one player. This team needs to regroup,” he shared on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.
The conversation among fans is heating up. Some are questioning whether guard Jalen Brunson has lost his edge, labeling him as “officially overrated.”
Others are pointing to chemistry issues, particularly between Brunson and Josh Hart, citing their lack of defensive synergy and problematic +/- stats. One fan noted, “Neither plays defense and Hart doesn't mesh with the starting 5.”
The recent loss to the Rockets marks the Knicks' toughest outing in this skid, following 11-point losses to both the Charlotte Hornets and Oklahoma City Thunder. The schedule isn’t offering much relief, as the Knicks are set to face the Memphis Grizzlies on April 1st, wrapping up a challenging four-game road trip.
Looking ahead, the Knicks will return to Madison Square Garden on April 3rd to face the Chicago Bulls. After a quick trip to Atlanta to take on the Hawks, they’ll finish the season with a trio of home games against the Boston Celtics, Toronto Raptors, and Hornets.
In the latest loss, Karl-Anthony Towns stood out with 22 points, but Jalen Brunson struggled, managing just 12 points despite dishing out eight assists over 37 minutes. The Knicks will need to find their rhythm quickly if they hope to turn things around and finish the season strong.