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Knicks Hit New Low, Lose Franchise-Worst 17th Straight Game

CLEVELAND, Ohio (CBSNewYork/AP) — Whether you accuse New York of “tanking” to elevate their draft position or think they’re just not that good, one thing is certain – Knicks fans are officially seeing the worst basketball in franchise history.

Collin Sexton scored 20 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers held off a late rally and sent New York to their franchise-record 17th straight loss, 107-104 on Monday night.

Sexton hit two free throws with 17 seconds remaining to put Cleveland up by three. John Jenkins missed a 3-pointer from the right corner, but Dennis Smith Jr.