A Reddit discussion thread on r/nba has fans debating the worst team efforts they’ve ever witnessed, with several recent and historical examples drawing attention.
The thread, which asks users to nominate the most egregious lack-of-effort performances, references a handful of games across sports. One user cited a World Cup third-place match between France and England — though the specific sport and tournament remain unclear from the post — as a benchmark for uninspired play, before pivoting to NBA examples.
The Knicks-Mavs game at Madison Square Garden during the 2024-25 season drew particular attention. According to the Reddit post, the Knicks were down 30 at halftime in a performance described as