Mikal Bridges shot 0-for-9 from the field — with seven of those 3-pointers — in the Knicks’ 126-101 loss to the Thunder on Friday night at the Garden.

The New York Knicks knew that trading for stars like Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges would be a massive gamble while moving on from several key stalwarts from last season's playoff run. The point of gambling, though, is the chance to come out as a big winner.

By the time the Knicks’ fourth loss in the past five games settled into place, by the time all of the starters had been removed and fans started exiting well before the final horn sounded, it became their latest concerning outing as a defensive unit.

The last time the Knicks were down by 27 points at the half was Dec. 19, 2019, a game in Milwaukee that dropped them to 4-17. One more blowout loss later, coach David Fizdale was fired, a step toward the total makeover of the organization.

It was a happy return to Manhattan for Isaiah Hartenstein, whose Oklahoma City ... In contrast, OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges went a combined 0-of-12 from deep, part of a brutal 4-of-32 showing ...

Hartenstein logged nine points (4-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 16 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 31 minutes during Tuesday's 118-102 win over the 76ers. Hartenstein posted a game ...

The New York Knicks knew that trading for stars like Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges would be ... players has left as much of an impact as Isaiah Hartenstein. For their credit, New York ...

The Oklahoma City Thunder didn't need any last-second heroics against the New York Knicks this time. They blew them out for a 126-101 win. MSG has become OKC's home away from home with seven straight wins dating back to 2017.

Towns earned 1.1 million votes, the third-highest amount in the Eastern Conference behind Boston Celtics champion Jayson Tatum and Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. His teammate, who plays in a big market like New York, noticed the difference.

The Knicks are a step behind and several bodies short of the legitimate title contenders vying for the NBA championship.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied in the fourth quarter to win their 14th straight game, 117-107 over the New York Knicks on Friday night. Jalen Williams added 20 points and Aaron Wiggins scored 15 of his 19 points in the final period,

Jalen Brunson had 26 points and Cam Payne scored all 18 of his points in a span of 4:17, but the Knicks couldn't keep up with the Timberwolves.