But the Thunder dominated the fourth quarter, 37-19, and stole the 117-107 win to end the Knicks' nine-game winning streak and extend their own to 14 consecutive victories. It was a scene that is becoming all too familiar for an otherwise stellar Knicks team.

The loss snapped a nine-game winning streak for the Knicks (24-11), who were gunning for their first double-digit streak since 2013. The Thunder (29-5), a juggernaut in the West, won their 14th consecutive. And in the end, the Knicks did well but ultimately failed their big test.

The Knicks loss laid bare the areas that require urgent improvement if New York is serious about challenging the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers for a shot at the Eastern Conference throne.