"New York has lost nine of its last 11 games, including a current four-game slide that was extended in alarming fashion on Monday night in a 114-97 loss to the lowly and shorthanded Dallas Mavericks at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks, who seemed to be en route to a first championship in 52 years after winning the NBA Cup last month, are now being serenaded in boos on their home floor, which is something Towns admittedly understood."
"Towns' struggles have been a major part of this Knicks nosedive. A starter at last year's All-Star Game and an All-NBA Third Team selection, the veteran big man is shooting just 43.7% from the field over his last nine games while averaging 17.7 points per game. If his offensive game is not clicking, he becomes even more of a liability given his well-documented defensive issues."
"to come here and spend your hard-earned money, money that you've saved up to bring your family to this game, and for us to come here and obviously to not only win which is disappointing but to not really have a chance? I'd be disappointed too, and fans, they spend their hard-earned money. They give us so much love and motivation to go out there, and they're expecting results, and so do we. So fans are doing their part, and we've gotta do our part."
Karl-Anthony Towns is reportedly on the trade block as the New York Knicks spiral through a damaging mid-season slump. New York has lost nine of its last 11 games and dropped four straight, including a 114-97 home loss to a shorthanded Dallas Mavericks. The team moved from championship hopefuls after the NBA Cup to being booed at Madison Square Garden. Towns acknowledged fan frustration over high ticket prices and disappointing performances. The veteran center has shot 43.7% across his last nine games while averaging 17.7 points, and defensive shortcomings magnify his offensive struggles. The Knicks face pressure to make a significant roster move before the Feb. 5 trade deadline.
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