New York Knicks captain Jalen Brunson acknowledged his own role in the team’s costly turnovers following their 111-102 loss to the Orlando Magic at Madison Square Garden on Sunday. The defending champions committed 16 turnovers during the game, which the Magic converted into 23 points, contributing significantly to New York’s defeat.

Brunson described the late-game turnovers as “poor decision-making” on his part, highlighting the challenges the Knicks have faced with ball control in the early stages of the season. The defeat dropped New York’s record to 0-3, underscoring ongoing struggles with maintaining possession and limiting mistakes.

The Knicks have recorded a total of 49 turnovers over their first three games, with 15 giveaways in the season opener against the Philadelphia 76ers and 18 in their second game against the Boston Celtics. Against Orlando, seven turnovers occurred in the fourth quarter alone, further exacerbating the team’s difficulties in closing out games.

Despite their status as defending champions, New York’s turnover issues have hindered their ability to build momentum early in the season. The team will look to address these ball-handling concerns as they prepare for upcoming matchups.