Mike Brown reveals Knicks’ biggest issue in loss to 76ers

The New York Knicks returned to Madison Square Garden riding the emotion of an NBA Cup win, but the night was quickly spoiled in a 116–107 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. In a post-game interview, Knicks head coach Mike Brown went straight to the root of it.

“You’ve got to give Philly a lot of credit… we had 18 turnovers,” Brown said. “They got up into us and it bothered us a little bit.” He also addressed the missed chances. “i thought we had some pretty good looks that normally go down for us but it didn’t go down for us tonight.” In a building still buzzing, Mike Brown spoke plainly about what went wrong.

"You've got to give Philly a lot of credit… we had 18 turnovers"

Mike Brown gives his opening thoughts after tonight's 116-107 loss to the 76ers: pic.twitter.com/rHFP0SvXiZ

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The 76ers dictated the terms with pressure. The Knicks turned the ball over 18 times and surrendered 16 points off those mistakes. The 76ers finished with 11 turnovers and allowed just two points in return. That difference tilted the game every time the Knicks threatened to steady themselves. Tyrese Maxey pushed pace and forced quick decisions. The crowd stayed loud, then uneasy, as control slipped possession by possession.

The 76ers’ pressure beat the Knicks’ power

The Knicks won the physical battle. They dominated the glass 57–36 and created extra looks throughout the night. It still wasn’t enough. The 76ers owned the disruptive moments that swing games. They recorded seven steals to New York’s three. They added eight blocks to the Knicks’ three. Each deflection stalled rhythm. Each rejection erased momentum.

Mike Brown’s tone stayed measured, but the message carried weight for the Knicks. Rebounding helps. Care decides. Film will show open shots that usually fall. On this night, they didn’t.

There was recognition in the building after the NBA Cup win, but it didn’t carry the momentum fans hoped for. The 76ers tested the Knicks with aggression and discipline, and execution decided the rest. Clean up the margins and nights like this flip fast. Miss them, and teams like the 76ers keep spoiling the mood. With the next test coming quickly, how sharp will the response be?

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