Game Preview: Knicks at Suns, November 20, 2024

Following a nice three-game winning streak against the Nets, and the Wizards, the Knicks now find themselves at 8-6 with some momentum behind them. They’ve continued to be deadly offensively while their subpar defense remains a work in progress, but ultimately, good enough. But we mustn’t forget that we are just one week removed from the disastrous one-point loss to the Bulls at home. And while the Knicks are trending in the right direction, tonight’s game against the Suns marks the start of a West Coast road trip that will test how far this team has really come.

At first glance, Phoenix looks like the favorite. They are 9-6, which is half a game better than the Knicks’ 8-6 record, and will…