Mike Brown reveals the biggest problem in the loss to the 76ers
The New York Knicks he returned to Madison Square Garden riding the feeling of winning the NBA Cupbut the night was quickly spoiled a 116–107 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. In an interview after the game, the head coach of the Knicks Mike Brown went straight to the root from that.
“You have to give Philly a lot of credit … we had 18 turnovers,” Brown said. “They got into us and that bothered us a little bit.” He also referred to missed opportunities. “I thought we had a pretty good look that usually falls to us, but it didn’t hurt us tonight.” In a still-buzzing building, Mike Brown was clear about what went wrong.
“You have to give Philly a lot of credit… we had 18 turnovers”
Mike Brown gives his opening thoughts after tonight’s 116-107 loss to the 76ers: pic.tvitter.com/rHFP0SvKsiZ
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The 76ers dictated terms under pressure. The Knicks turned the ball over 18 times and surrendered 16 fewer points than those turnovers. The 76ers finished with 11 turnovers and allowed just two points in the comeback. That margin tilted the game every time the Knicks threatened to stabilize. Tyrese Maxey pushed the pace and forced quick decisions. The crowd remained loud and then uneasy as control slipped away possession after possession.
The 76ers’ pressure overcame the Knicks’ power
The Knicks won the physical battle. They dominated the glass 57-36 and created extra looks all night long. It still wasn’t enough. The 76ers had disruptive moments those swing games. They recorded seven steals to New York’s three. They added eight blocks to the Knicks’ three. Every turn stops the rhythm. Any bounce erases momentum.
Mike Brown’s tone remained measured, but the message carried weight for the Knicks. Bouncing helps. Care decides. The movie will show open frames that usually fall. On this night, they didn’t.
In the building, recognition followed after winning the NBA Cupbut it did not carry the momentum that fans had hoped for. The 76ers tested the Knicks with aggression and discipline, and execution decided the rest. Quickly clear the margins and nights like this. They miss them, and teams like the 76ers keep ruining the mood. How fast will the next test be, how sharp will the answer be?
2025-12-20 04:36:00
