The New York Knicks have encountered some bumps in the road recently, losing three straight games on a challenging trip. As they face four more road games, the team is undeniably pushed to its limits. However, a standout performance has been seen from Julius Randle, who averaged 25.1 points entering a recent game and has been playing phenomenally. Despite the setbacks, the Knicks have managed to maintain balance on the court, rolling out a starting five of Jalen Brunson, RJ Barrett, Randle, Donte DiVincenzo, and Jericho Sims for the second time.

In their latest clash, the Knicks lost 117-113 against the Utah Jazz. The Jazz saw the welcomed return of Lauri Markkanen, who, after an eight-game break, returned to the court strongly with 23 points. Collin Sexton further helped Utah to secure the win, with a season-high of 26 points.

On a brighter note for the Knicks, veteran forward Taj Gibson has agreed to a non-guaranteed free agent deal, returning to New York where he played from 2019 to 2022. Gibson’s comeback is timely, as the Knicks are grappling with the recent loss of Mitchell Robinson to an ankle injury. His experience and strength could be vital to the team as they manoeuvre through this challenging period.