Knicks Takeaways from Friday's 109-83 loss to Spurs

Knicks' losing streak reaches eight games

3/16/2019, 2:39 AM
Mar 15, 2019; San Antonio, TX, USA; New York Knicks small forward Lance Thomas (42) dunks over San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl (right) during the first half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports / Soobum Im
Mar 15, 2019; San Antonio, TX, USA; New York Knicks small forward Lance Thomas (42) dunks over San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl (right) during the first half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports / Soobum Im

The Knicks finished their three-game road trip with yet another loss, falling to the Spurs, 109-83. They've lost eight straight and own an NBA-worst 13-56 record. >> Box score

Things to know about Friday's game

1. Noah Vonleh suffered a right ankle injury in the middle of the second quarter and was ruled out for the rest of the game. He had four points and an assist in 8:44 of action. The Knicks entered the game without Dennis Smith Jr., who was out with a back injury.

2. DeAndre Jordan flirted with a triple-double, recording 11 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists. The nine assists matched Jordan's career-high; he's never had a triple-double in his NBA career.

3. Damyean Dotson scored 14 of his 21 points during a third quarter in which the Knicks outscored the Spurs 28-26. The Knicks trailed by 13 entering the fourth. Kadeem Allen had 16 points off the bench.

4. The Spurs had six double-digit scorers, including LaMarcus Aldridge, who had 18 points and 11 rebounds.


Highlights


What's next

The Knicks return home to host LeBron James and the Lakers on Sunday at noon.

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