DISASTER: New York Knicks QUIT vs Magic | Is The Knicks Defense BROKEN?

The New York Knicks hit a crisis point after a demoralizing defeat to the Orlando Magic—have they lost their competitive edge? Defensively exposed without OG Anunoby, the Knicks struggle to contain Franz Wagner’s explosive 37-point night while poor communication and lackluster effort highlight systemic issues. Can Mitchell Robinson, Jalen Brunson, and Karl-Anthony Towns rise to the challenge, or is this roster fundamentally flawed? Gavin Schall spotlights Josh Hart’s alarming negative impact, KAT’s inconsistent intensity, and Mikal Bridges’ limitations as a main option. The episode scrutinizes Mike Brown’s rotation decisions, the fragility of the Knicks’ roster construction, and the ramifications of Landry Shamet’s shoulder injury. Knicks fans will find hard-hitting analysis on the team’s defensive breakdowns, playoff prospects, and what must change for New York to reclaim their “heart of a champion.” Will the Knicks bounce back against the Brooklyn Nets or continue their slide? Timestamps 00:00 Knicks' Struggles Demand Urgent Change 03:03 Knicks' Defensive Collapse Analyzed 09:07 Knicks' Lackluster Effort Criticized 12:57 "Wayfair Black Friday Deals" 15:27 Knicks' Defense Struggles Without OG 17:01 "Defensive Struggles: Knicks vs Wagner" 21:32 Knicks Facing Depth, Playoff Questions 25:55 Knicks' Offense and Player Impact 28:46 "Jalen's Arsenal and Passing Game" 31:05 "Josh Hart’s Uncharacteristic Hesitation" 33:55 "Monday on Locked On Knicks" Want to talk hoops with us? Join us on Subtext! 📲 https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonknicks Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOKnicks?sid=YouTube Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Nissan Our friends at Nissan have a lineup of SUV’s with the capabilities to take your adventure to the next level. Take the Nissan Rogue, Nissan Pathfinder, or Nissan Armada and go find your next big adventure. Shop NissanUSA.com. LinkedIn LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNBA. Terms and conditions apply. eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit at eBayMotos.com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. BetterHelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Make your brain your friend, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA today to get 10% off your first month. PrizePicks Go to PrizePicks.com/lockedonnba and use code lockedonnba for a first deposit match up to $100! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. FanDuel Get buckets with your first bet on FanDuel, America’s Number One Sportsbook. Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning FIVE DOLLAR BET! That’s A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – if your bet wins! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Knicks #NewYorkKnicks #NBA Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.