Knicks Lose Back-to-Back in LA Due to Turnovers

The New York Knicks suffered back-to-back losses in Los Angeles over the weekend, dropping a 110-97 decision to the Lakers on Sunday and a 126-118 defeat to the Clippers on Monday, as persistent turnovers undermined their strong individual performances and left them seeking a rebound against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday in Salt Lake City.

New York committed 19 turnovers against the Lakers, which led to 21 points for the home team in a wire-to-wire victory where Los Angeles built a lead as large as 23 points. The Knicks shot efficiently at times but faltered on the boards, losing the offensive rebound battle 12-10 and allowing 15 second-chance points. They also sent the Lakers to the free-throw line for 30 attempts, converting 25, after committing 23 fouls. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 24 points and seven assists but tied a career high with seven turnovers, often on drives where he left his feet. Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 25 points and 16 rebounds, though Mitchell Robinson managed only four total boards in 17 minutes.

The issues carried over to Monday's game at the Intuit Dome, where the Knicks coughed up the ball 20 times, including seven in the first quarter and three...