The Knicks’ fourth-quarter struggles reared their ugly head once more Sunday in opposition to the 76ers, after they entered the ultimate 12 minutes trailing by two factors earlier than dropping 125-109. Tom Thibodeau’s crew even led early within the fourth quarter after which was down 106-105 with seven minutes left, solely to muster simply 4 factors the remainder of the best way.  “Our togetherness down the stretch will not be ok,” guard Evan Fournier mentioned after the loss. “By togetherness I imply we’re not tied collectively sufficient. Down the stretch, like I mentioned, we’ve got no confidence, so we’re second-guessing at occasions. It ought to be second nature — increase, increase, increase, that is what we’re doing. So long as we’re not doing that, it’s going to be laborious to shut out video games in opposition to groups which might be good.  “It retains occurring and that’s what’s so irritating.” -via New York Submit / March 1, 2022