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New York Knicks: Player grades from loss vs. Magic

By Rob Wolkenbrod

ORLANDO, FL - OCTOBER 30: Terrence Ross #8 of the Orlando Magic and Julius Randle #30 of the New York Knicks look on during the game on October 30, 2019 at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - OCTOBER 30: Terrence Ross #8 of the Orlando Magic and Julius Randle #30 of the New York Knicks look on during the game on October 30, 2019 at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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A difficult night from the field led to the New York Knicks’ fourth loss in five games.

The New York Knicks worked through yet another double-digit deficit on the road, with the Orlando Magic as the opponent this time around. Once again, it resulted in a loss, 95-83, at the Amway Center.

Shooting just 37.8 percent from the field, the Knicks struggled to maintain any consistency. Few players were in a rhythm, while the Magic’s Nikola Vucevic, Aaron Gordon and Evan Fournier contributed solid efforts en route to their own victory.

The aftermath of the Knicks dropping to 1-4 follows how some of the main players graded out. Did anyone have a standout night?

A-. . PF. New York Knicks. JULIUS RANDLE

Limiting the turnovers to just three, Julius Randle had 16 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists. He was the point forward, dishing the ball most of the way, while Elfrid Payton and Dennis Smith Jr. missed the game. This will not happen every night, but the veteran power forward is a fine, secondary ball-handler for the Knicks.

PF. New York Knicks. BOBBY PORTIS. B.

This was hardly the explosion from Monday night, but Bobby Portis still had 12 points and 10 rebounds. They felt empty, though, as Portis shot 5-for-11 and 2-for-7 from three-point range. Similar performances to the revenge outing cannot be consistently expected moving forward.

B-. . C. New York Knicks. MITCHELL ROBINSON

12 points, four rebounds and three blocks in the first half gave Mitchell Robinson all the makings of a big night. While these numbers were fine, he added just one more rebound for the rest of the game, scoring zero points and failing to block another shot. With just one foul, coach David Fizdale curiously played him for just 19 minutes, despite Nikola Vucevic’s double-double.

RJ BARRETT. C-. . SG. New York Knicks

Not every night will be All-Star-esque for RJ Barrett, who had just nine points, two rebounds and two assists in 30 minutes. He should be fine moving forward.

SF. New York Knicks. MARCUS MORRIS. D.

After a stellar preseason and a fine opening night, Marcus Morris‘ stock has plummeted, featuring plenty of isolation basketball and some rough shooting nights. He went just 2-for-11 for nine points against Orlando. Coupled with a combined 6-for-18 on field goals in the previous two games, the Knicks need him to trend in the right direction.

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The New York Knicks will return to the court on Friday, Nov. 1 against the Boston Celtics. Gametime is at 7:30 p.m. ET.

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