This was one of the worst performances I’ve ever witnessed. The Knicks got absolutely destroyed by a short-handed Thunder team. You’d think they’d come out with something to prove, out for revenge—but it was the complete opposite. There was no energy, no life on the court—just flat and lifeless.

The only player who showed up was Josh Hart, but honestly, that’s nothing new. We know Hart’s going to fight until the very end. He had a standout moment with a steal on SGA, but of course, didn’t get the foul call on the other end. Every other Knick had an off night, which happens from time to time, but the coaching staff didn’t do any favors either, especially in terms of getting KAT involved.

For most of the game, OKC played small on KAT and doubled with Isaiah Hartenstein. I kept screaming at my TV for KAT to go quick, especially after a couple of turnovers when he was trying to survey the floor. It felt like a lack of offensive scheme combined with KAT not being aggressive enough. As the game wore on, KAT started to find his rhythm, putting up 13 in the third, but by then, it was too late. The Thunder had built up a sizable lead and maintained it. KAT should’ve been more aggressive, particularly when he had the chance to shoot over his right shoulder—something he can definitely do. Also, I still don’t understand why his first three-pointer didn’t come until the third quarter. Yes, OKC clearly tried to take that shot away, but as an NBA head coach, it’s your job to get your guys the looks they need to succeed.

Simply put, Thibs got outcoached last night. I didn’t see any adjustments whatsoever. Of course, it doesn’t help when Mikal and OG go a combined 0-12 from three, and Brunson wasn’t his usual self. Without defensive intensity, it was a recipe for disaster. The final score—a 25-point loss—said it all.

On the OKC side, SGA and Isaiah Joe had a field day. As a team, OKC shot 10-15 from three in the first half, compared to the Knicks’ 2-15. That’s a clear sign that it just wasn’t the Knicks’ night. Joe was responsible for eight threes on 11 attempts, finishing with 31 points in just 29 minutes. SGA dropped 39 on 15-21 shooting, and not once did the Knicks double-team him. The pick-and-roll defense was non-existent, and playing drop coverage against SGA was a disaster—he was able to feast in the mid-range and play his game.

It was a tough game to watch, to say the least. Sure, it’s just one game, but this is not the kind of performance you want to see from a team that’s supposed to contend, especially against a team that’s viewed as a potential powerhouse out of the West. There were definitely red flags from last night, but maybe it’s a wake-up call for the Knicks to tighten things up. The bottom line: you have to bring it every single night. Hats off to Josh Hart, though—he was the one bright spot, as he always is.