The article reflects on the Knicks' long-standing issues with clutch shooting, particularly in buzzer-beater situations. It recalls a memorable moment from December 2012 when J.R. Smith hit a dramatic game-winner. Since then, the team has struggled immensely, managing only one successful buzzer-beater in 36 attempts to date. The author notes that many players taking these shots, like Elfrid Payton and Emmanuel Mudiay, have not had consistent success, further exemplifying the team's historical difficulties in high-pressure situations.
In typical J.R. fashion, he drained it. It was Smith's second buzzer-beating game-winner in the month, as the Knicks improved to 21-8 on the season.
Since that moment, only two Knicks have replicated a feat that J.R. did twice in a month, emphasizing how few clutch moments the team has had since.
The Knicks went just 1-for-36 from the start of 2013 to the night of Mikal Bridges' heroics, highlighting their struggles in buzzer-beaters for nearly a decade.
During the dark period, the Knicks deferred their final shots to guys like Elfrid Payton, Emmanuel Mudiay, and Tim Hardaway Jr., resulting in poor attempts.
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