Despite a promising road victory against the Los Angeles Lakers, the Golden State Warriors stumbled against the New York Knicks on Monday night, succumbing to a 119-112 defeat.

The loss underscored lingering concerns about the team’s consistency and ability to reach its championship potential.

While facing LeBron James and the Lakers typically ignites a competitive fire, the Warriors appeared to underestimate the Knicks, who have demonstrated greater consistency and resilience this season.

Despite missing key players like Julius Randle and OG Anunoby, the Knicks seized an early lead and maintained their offensive momentum throughout the game.

Jalen Brunson spearheaded the Knicks’ attack with an impressive 34-point performance, while Miles McBride and Josh Hart made significant contributions, with McBride scoring 29 points and Hart notching a triple-double.

In contrast, the Warriors’ starting lineup struggled to find its rhythm, with only Jonathan Kuminga reaching double figures in any statistical category besides Steph Curry, who tallied 27 points. Despite solid performances from bench players like Chris Paul, Klay Thompson, and Trayce Jackson-Davis, the team failed to overcome its slow start.

Although the Warriors tightened their defense in the fourth quarter, limiting the Knicks’ scoring, their own offensive struggles prevented them from mounting a comeback. With a record of 35-32, the Warriors will look to regroup before facing the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday, aiming to bounce back from their recent setback and regain momentum towards their championship aspirations.