The New York Knicks have adventured through a lackluster five-game streak, losing each matchup. They allowed over 125 points in each of the past three games, with the Orlando Magic dropping 131 points in Sunday’s game.
This drop-off in defense happened with head coach David Fizdale’s most recent lineup change, which brought Emmanuel Mudiay, Kevin Knox and Allonzo Trier in and removed Frank Ntilikina, Damyean Dotson and Noah Vonleh.
For now, it seems Mudiay, Knox and Trier will remain with Tim Hardaway Jr. and Mitchell Robinson. Fizdale’s lineups alter every few games, though, so it’s likely this group splits, especially if the points-allowed totals increase by the game or stay within this league-worst range.