SAN FRANCISCO — The Knicks wrapped up a dreary road trip with a lifeless loss.
With Jalen Brunson in street clothes because of an ankle sprain, they squandered an early 17-point lead and allowed Golden State to dictate the terms of the second half with shotmaking, physicality and Draymond Green’s antics.
Karl-Anthony Towns was in the spotlight without Brunson and playing against two of his longtime nemeses, Green and Jimmy Butler. Towns responded poorly in the 126-113 Thursday defeat, frustrated (again) by foul trouble while attempting just 14 shots. The Knicks center was strong in the first half with a double-double, but disappeared and collected just six points after the break.
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