New York lost 107-103 in Boston and sits 14th in the East at 0-2. The Magic arrive Sunday, and the schedule offers a reset if the Knicks take it.
Dead Last Look
Two games, two losses, 14th place. The Knicks fell 107-103 at Boston on Friday, one game back of the sixth seed and a half game behind 10th. Every bad start looks small in October. It stops looking small when the champions open with a pair of L's.
Fourth-Quarter Rally
Boston outscored New York 33-24 in the third and led by 12. Then the Knicks went on a 9-0 burst and made it 94-91. They never got the tie. Down four with three seconds left, Brunson went to the line and came away empty, and Anunoby's 28-footer at the horn missed. Tatum ended with 36 on 14-of-26 shooting.
Who Showed Up
Towns had 22 and 10, Anunoby 20, 10 and 8, and McBride hit six threes off the bench for 20. Brunson shot 7-of-17 for 19. Bridges was minus-12 in 22 minutes, the worst mark on the floor.
Roster Churn
Kevin McCullar Jr. left the team Saturday. Knicks.com announced a two-way deal for Dalton Knecht on Friday, with Michael Scotto of Hoops Rumors reporting it first. Payroll stands at $220.4M, above the first apron and $20M past the $200.4M tax line.
Bottom Line
Sunday brings Orlando to the Garden, then Detroit on Tuesday, Chicago on Wednesday and Philadelphia on Friday. That stretch is soft enough to fix this. The open question is simple: who closes a tight game for Mike Brown?
What is the Knicks' record in 2026-27?
The Knicks are 0-2 after losses to Philadelphia and Boston. They rank 14th in the East.
When do the Knicks play next?
New York hosts the Magic on October 25 at the Garden. Detroit visits on October 27.
