Knicks falter without Jalen Brunson in loss to Warriors

The New York Knicks lost 126-113 to the Golden State Warriors after Jalen Brunson sat out with an ankle sprain; Karl-Anthony Towns struggled in the second half and New York has lost seven of its last nine games.

The New York Knicks closed a Western Conference road trip with a 126-113 loss to the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco. Jalen Brunson did not play because of a right ankle sprain. New York built a 17-point first-quarter lead but relinquished control after halftime. Karl-Anthony Towns produced a strong first half but was limited after the break and dealt with foul trouble. Key facts: - The Warriors defeated the Knicks 126-113 in San Francisco. - Jalen Brunson sat out with a sprained right ankle; Miles McBride started at point guard and scored 25 points. - Karl-Anthony Towns had a first-half double-double but totaled just six points after halftime and attempted 14 shots. - Stephen Curry led Golden State with 27 points, and the game included a chippy fourth quarter with fouls and taunting involving Draymond Green. Summary: The loss was New York's seventh in nine games and underscored ongoing defensive inconsistency. Undetermined at this time.