Knicks, smarting from ugly loss, pursue improvement vs. Sixers

Fresh off perhaps their most lethargic performance of the season, the New York Knicks hope to author a crisper effort Saturday when they host the Philadelphia 76ers.

The Knicks dropped a 111-99 decision to the visiting Atlanta Hawks on Friday, when they shot just 37.1% from the field and 9 of 42 (21.4%) from 3-point range. Fifteen turnovers didn't help matters either.

"We just didn't have it tonight. I know that's a terrible ... excuse, but we let shot-making affect our overall gameplay...