Why can't New York beat the NBA's elite teams? 'At the root of it all, it's math'

The New York Knicks fell short against the Boston Celtics, trailing by 13 points despite a comeback attempt led by Jalen Brunson. With a winless record against top teams like the Celtics, Cavaliers, and Thunder, the Knicks are struggling to close the gap come playoff time, despite offseason moves to bolster their roster with players like Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns. Towns’ impact on the Knicks’ offense has been significant, with his shooting threat creating space for Brunson and elevating the team’s performance, but the Knicks are still facing challenges against elite competition.

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