Knicks lose to Cavaliers as Jalen Brunson struggles with aggression
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 5:42 AM
Last updated Nov 12, 2026
The New York Knicks fell to 6-5 after a 115-107 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on November 11 at Madison Square Garden. The Cavaliers snapped the Knicks' four-game winning streak, capitalizing on a significant free throw disparity, with New York attempting just 11 free throws compared to Cleveland's 25. Knicks head coach Mike Brown expressed concern over Jalen Brunson's lack of free throw attempts, which he described as 'alarming.' Brunson led the Knicks with 27 points but admitted to being hesitant on offense. The Knicks will aim to rebound against the Indiana Pacers on November 13.
- •Knicks drop to 6-5 this season.
- •Cavaliers improve to 6-6 with the win.
- •Brunson records 27 points but no free throw attempts.
- •Next game for the Knicks is against the Pacers on November 13.
- 5:42 AMYahoo Sports — Knicks HC Mike Brown sounds the alarm on Jalen Brunson after loss to Cavs
- 5:39 AMYahoo Sports — Knicks’ Jalen Brunson puts himself on the spot after tough loss to Cavs
- 5:37 AMESPN NBA — No FT attempts for Brunson in loss 'pretty alarming,' says Brown
"The defending NBA champion New York Knicks dropped to 6-5 after the Cleveland Cavaliers snapped their four-game winning streak with a 115-107 win on Wednesday. However, head coach Mike Brown appeared frustrated with the officiating, particularly the lack of free throws Jalen Brunson received during the game. At the postgame press conference, Brown […] The post Knicks HC Mike Brown sounds the alarm on Jalen Brunson after loss to Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks saw their four-game winning streak get snapped by the Cleveland Cavaliers, 115-107 , at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday. It was a rematch of last season’s Eastern Conference Finals, where the Knicks swept the Cavaliers, including clawing back from a 22-point deficit in Game 1. But this time, Cleveland was […] The post Knicks’ Jalen Brunson puts himself on the spot after tough loss to Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Mike Brown wasn't pleased with the free throw disparity in the Knicks' 115-107 loss to the Cavaliers, calling Jalen Brunson's lack of attempts "alarming."
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 12, 2026, 5:42 AMKnicks HC Mike Brown sounds the alarm on Jalen Brunson after loss to Cavs
The defending NBA champion New York Knicks dropped to 6-5 after the Cleveland Cavaliers snapped their four-game winning streak with a 115-107 win on Wednesday. However, head coach Mike Brown appeared frustrated with the officiating, particularly the lack of free throws Jalen Brunson received during the game. At the postgame press conference, Brown […] The post Knicks HC Mike Brown sounds the alarm on Jalen Brunson after loss to Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsNov 12, 2026, 5:39 AMKnicks’ Jalen Brunson puts himself on the spot after tough loss to Cavs
Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks saw their four-game winning streak get snapped by the Cleveland Cavaliers, 115-107 , at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday. It was a rematch of last season’s Eastern Conference Finals, where the Knicks swept the Cavaliers, including clawing back from a 22-point deficit in Game 1. But this time, Cleveland was […] The post Knicks’ Jalen Brunson puts himself on the spot after tough loss to Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- ESPN NBANov 12, 2026, 5:37 AMNo FT attempts for Brunson in loss 'pretty alarming,' says Brown
Mike Brown wasn't pleased with the free throw disparity in the Knicks' 115-107 loss to the Cavaliers, calling Jalen Brunson's lack of attempts "alarming."
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