The New York Knicks have lost three big games in a row to kick off their final long road trip of the season, and they've done it all with aching bodies, slow legs and a group of tired, old basketball players.
With huge losses to the Golden State Warriors and Denver Nuggets, followed by a closer, yet still decisive, loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, J.R. Smith began to question the team's conviction, challenging them to play harder (Via Newsday):
We got to check out our heart right now. We either got to compete or pack up and go home. It's just that simple.
I don't mind losing. But if we just go out there and get demolished, that's a problem, especially when you're supposed to be considered one of the best teams in your division and your conference. It's just not a good look for us.
Smith seems concerned that the team doesn't have the drive to win, and on the surface, that seems to be a big portion of the problem. Losing three games by a combined 67 points will give you that vibe.
However, it seems to be more of a late-season drop-off in production thanks to the veteran nature of their roster.
In other words ...
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