While the New York Knicks are 0-3 after losing to the Orlando Magic, superfan Ben Stiller is still high on one player on the roster: Tyler Kolek.
In his first post the morning after the Knicks' loss to the Magic, Stiller praised Kolek for his defense, saying, “Tyler Kolek played good defense last night.”
Kolek only played 15 minutes in the Knicks' third loss to start the season. He went 0-for-4 from the floor, scoring no points but finishing with nine assists. His defense, though, was the standout.
Ben Stiller's Knicks are 0-3 after embarrassing loss to the Magic
It looks like the Knicks are in the middle of a championship hangover three games into the season. Their latest loss was to the Magic, who also entered the game 0-2.
Things started well for New York. They built a 12-0 lead before surrendering their first points. The fourth quarter was the real turning point, as they gave up 40 points and were outscored by 13.
Article Continues BelowJalen Brunson is still looking to get hot. He scored a team-high 28 points, but he only made 12 of 28 shots. Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby both finished with 22 points. Mikal Bridges continues to struggle, though, only scoring six points (a season-high so far) in the latest loss. He is averaging 3.3 points per game and hasn't hit a three-pointer yet.
The Knicks will have a chance to get back on track against the undefeated Detroit Pistons on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The game will be nationally televised on NBC and Peacock, putting them on a major stage once again.
New York has lost to division rivals like the Philadelphia 76ers and the Boston Celtics so far this year. They are the defending champions, and every team is giving everything they've got. Mike Brown's Knicks are a resilient group, though, as evidenced by their comebacks in the postseason.