After a 13-point loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, head coach Mike Brown demanded that his team protect the ball. But the subsequent loss to the Los Angeles Clippers proved that the New York Knicks failed to live up to the statement. Stephen A. Smith has been frustrated, and after walking off his set a few weeks ago, this time it was an NSFW rant.

“I am so F&$@ disgusted right now watching my @nyknicks,” Smith wrote on X. “Watching them down late in the 4th Qt, I just saw them commit 3 turnovers in their next 4 possessions. Another loss coming.#Damnit!”

The Knicks lost 118-126, and it was a slopfest in LA. Brown’s team committed nearly 20 turnovers in a second straight game. The Clippers also came alive in the clutch, which deprived the Knicks of a chance to win. Even Karl-Anthony Towns’ game-high 35 points were not enough to drag his team to the finish line. Tweeting his opinion, Smith clearly expected more from his favorite team.

The turnovers came in quick succession in the final frame. Mikal Bridges gave the ball away with 6:57 left, followed by Landry Shamet’s bad pass turnover at 3:21 and another from captain Jalen Brunson at 3:03, with the score favoring the Clippers 104-112.

The Knicks conceded 24 points on 20 turnovers, with Anunoby being guilty for 4 of them. Brunson, Josh Hart, and Towns weren’t far behind with three each. This was rare trouble for Towns on a night when he connected on 13-of-17 shooting and dropped his first 30-plus point game since December. Sloppy possession was why Smith was upset, and even the head coach of the Knicks aired the same sentiment.

“Biggest difference in the basketball game was our turnovers,” Brown said. “I liked our fight. I liked the way we played in the second half for the most part. We’ve just got to find a way to take care of the basketball.”

The loss also deflates momentum at the wrong time for the Knicks. They are 4-4 over their last eight games and 18-15 since January 1. Those performances have included some of the worst displays, as Smith previously shared.

Stephen A. Smith repeatedly calls out the Knicks

Before giving away possession to the Clippers, Mike Brown’s team made the same mistakes against the Lakers. The Knicks committed 19 turnovers, which led to a 97-110 loss. The coach also pointed out the lack of effort on the glass as a concern. Stephen A. Smith noticed it and vented.

“I am not happy at all,” Smith said. “I’m very concerned about the Knicks.”

Similarly, a 15-point loss to the rival Cavaliers left the ESPN veteran upset.

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“Ladies and gentlemen, I usually don’t say this on national television, but I’m p—– off,” Smith said. “You don’t even understand how p—– off I am at this New York Knicks team right now. You have a championship appearance at the very least within your grasp.”

The Knicks had a total breakdown against Cleveland, especially in the third frame. Brown’s team would score just 3 of 24 from the field, 1 of 12 from three-pointers, and just 11 points in 12 minutes. That’s why Smith didn’t sugarcoat his words on TV. Even before the Cavaliers’ loss, he was ready to walk off the set.

Earlier this season, at Madison Square Garden, the Detroit Pistons dismantled the Knicks. They completed a regular-season sweep and won by an average of 28.7 points. Constantly getting beaten for similar reasons is not a good look for Brown’s team. That’s why Smith continues to vent his frustration as the postseason draws near.