What happened
The Knicks started the same five-man group that opened Monday's preseason loss, and that group played heavier minutes in Thursday's 111-109 defeat to Washington. Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart each scored 13 points, while Hart led the starters with 21 minutes.
New York's bench got early run from Miles McBride, Andre Drummond, Landry Shamet, Jose Alvarado, Mohamed Diawara and Jordan Clarkson, and Shamet led the reserves with 13 points. Washington's preseason opener featured debut performances from AJ Dybantsa and Anthony Davis, giving a
The Knicks' rotation picture remains fluid, but this game suggests the top group is still being used together while the bench mix is tested in preseason. Their next chance to sort roles comes Monday against Minnesota.
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Original reporting: Knicks offense falls short again in preseason action, struck down by Wizards — Yahoo Sports ↗