The New York Knicks find themselves under scrutiny yet again, courtesy of their recent slump following their win of the 2025-26 NBA Cup. Since achieving that milestone, Coach Mike Brown and the crew are 6-7. Not to mention their four-game losing streak that ended recently.

The Phoenix Suns began a two-game homestand with a 112-107 win over the New York Knicks on Friday, Jan. 9, before a sellout crowd of 17,071 at Mortgage Matchup Center.

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Knicks vet Josh Hart, who has missed eight straight games with a sprained ankle, is “definitely getting close” to returning, according to Mike Brown.

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The Suns held off the visiting New York Knicks in 112-107 fashion at Mortgage Matchup Center, improving to 23-15 on the season.

Trying to drag his struggling squad to a road win, Brunson shot just 1-for-6 in the fourth quarter with two turnovers, both in the final 95 seconds of a 112-107 defeat to the Suns on Friday. The most consequential occurred with 13.5 seconds left, when Brunson threw an errant pass that was deflected by Grayson Allen.

Karl-Anthony Towns had 20 points, 11 rebounds and a season-high seven assists, Jalen Brunson scored 26 points and the New York Knicks snapped their four-game losing streak with a 123-111 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.

When will Jalen Green return? Phoenix Suns guard has been recovering from a hamstring strain and last appeared in a game on Nov. 8 at the Clippers.

The Knicks are second in the Eastern Conference with a 24-13 record, though they've lost their last four-of-five matchups. Phoenix, meanwhile, is 7-2 in their last nine games with a 22-15 record and possession of the Western Conference's seventh seed. Suns coach Jordan Ott will deploy this starting lineup as tonight's 7:00 PM MST start time nears: