Knicks HC Mike Brown sounds the alarm on Jalen Brunson after loss to Cavs

Knicks HC Mike Brown sounds the alarm on Jalen Brunson after loss to Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints . Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here . 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 said that the Knicks’ star guard deserved a more favorable whistle from the officials. “Jalen [Brunson] played almost 35 minutes; he had zero free throw attempts,” Brown said. “That’s pretty alarming. I’m not sure how or why it was that way. That’s not why we lost the game, but you hope you get a better whistle.” Watch sports LIVE with fuboTV (free trial) The Cavaliers were awarded 25 free-throw attempts during the game, with James Harden accounting for 11 of them. Meanwhile, New York attempted just 11 free throws, and Brunson did not get to the line once. However, Brunson took responsibility for his own offensive approach after the loss, admitting that his hesitation and lack of aggression put his team in a difficult position. “It puts my team at a disadvantage,” Brunson said. “I just got to be a little more aggressive with my mistakes if I’m making any. Brunson finished as New York’s leading scorer with 27 points on 12-of-23 shooting from the field, including 3-of-8 from beyond the arc, while also recording five assists. Meanwhile, Karl-Anthony Towns delivered another impressive double-double, finishing with 21 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists. His performance extended his streak to 11 consecutive games with a double-double to open the season. Miles McBride was another bright spot for New York, providing 19 points off the bench. However, Mikal Bridges endured another difficult outing , managing just two points. The Knicks will now look to bounce back from Wednesday’s defeat when they take on the Indiana Pacers on Friday. Related: Knicks’ Mike Brown not ready to make bold move amid Mikal Bridges’ struggles Related: Knicks’ Jalen Brunson puts himself on the spot after tough loss to Cavs