The New York Knicks are struggling with their bench problem, with a four-game slump and depletion of minutes for Jose Alvarado, who hasn't scored a point in back-to-back losses to the Clippers and Lakers. Mike Brown brought in Tyler Kolek to provide an offensive spark, but quickly returned to Jalen Brunson. The team's overall performance has been inconsistent, with Brunson's workload increasing and his shot struggling. The Knicks are also dealing with an injury to Miles McBride, who would normally be the first guard off the bench but is out due to a hernia surgery.