One consistent message that Mike Brown has preached since he was named head coach of the Knicks is that he wants to play faster. The Knicks' first preseason game at Madison Square Garden is proof that he is already turning that message into action.
The Knicks defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 100 to 95 in overtime for their third preseason win, in what was their first preseason game at Madison Square Garden. Because their first two preseason games were played overseas in Abu Dhabi, this was the first game where tracking data was available.
While the naked eye indicated that the Knicks were playing faster, the tracking data proved that they were, a promising sign for a team that has consistently been among the slowest teams in the league over the last few years.