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The Knicks’ Defensive Crisis: 3 Alarming Flaws Threatening Their Season

The Knicks' Defensive Crisis: 3 Alarming Flaws Threatening Their Season

It’s hard to ignore the glaring fluctuations in the Knicks’ defense when you witness a game like their recent 112-107 setback against the Phoenix Suns. Sure, they tightened up in the final quarter, holding Phoenix to just 18 points—but before that, they let 66 points slip through in two quarters. That inconsistency? It perfectly sums up a defensive season full of experiments and mixed results. Sitting tied for second in the East with a 24-14 record, New York’s been trying everything from zones to switches, even tossing in a trap or two. But despite all those wrinkles, their defense has been more of a work in progress than a fortress—currently ranked 19th overall, and slipping to 27th in January alone. As we edge closer to the season’s midpoint, it’s clear the Knicks have some significant defensive questions to answer. LEARN MORE

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