The New York Knicks came into Milwaukee hoping to build on their promising start to the season – but the Bucks, led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, had other ideas. The 121-111 final score tells the story of a game that was competitive only in stretches: Jalen Brunson did his part with 36 points, but Milwaukee’s physicality…
The New York Knicks came into Milwaukee hoping to build on their promising start to the season – but the Bucks, led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, had other ideas. The 121-111 final score tells the story of a game that was competitive only in stretches: Jalen Brunson did his part with 36 points, but Milwaukee’s physicality ultimately made the difference.
The major disappointment? Karl-Anthony Towns.
Just 8 points, 2-for-12 from the field, and virtually no offensive impact. Once again, the former Timberwolves star looked out of rhythm – caught somewhere between wanting to assert himself and trying to rediscover last season’s form, when he averaged 20 points and 12 rebounds under Tom Thibodeau. Now, under new head coach Mike Brown, the adjustment phase continues.
I’ve got to do whatever it takes to win. In the second half, I forced things too much. I didn’t do what needed to be done to help us win. That’s on me, and I take full responsibility.
Karl-Anthony Towns
The loss in Milwaukee highlights a team still under construction, but one that shows signs of accountability and self-awareness.
Brunson remains the clear leader, while Towns is still searching for his role in Brown’s system. But the season is long – and if the Knicks can turn their early struggles into fuel, rough nights like this one could become valuable lessons down the road.
For now, New York sits at 2-2, nothing special, but the marathon of the regular season has only just begun.
