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The New York Knicks are treading in dangerous waters lately. The team hasn’t had a game to feel good about in quite some time. The last 3 games have been a brutal loss to an inferior Magic team, a win against the league-worst Timberwolves that they nearly blew, and an excruciatingly painful loss to the Golden State Warriors. All of these games share a common denominator — Unwatchable offense.
The Knicks’ woes on offense have popped up frequently throughout the season, and while the team’s strong defense can oftentimes be enough to mask it, it isn’t always enough.