The New York Knicks still have one primary focus in mind, suffocating defense. Last season, head coach Tom Thibodeau established a team that played physically and aggressively, limiting opposing scorers and offensively stout teams.
The Knicks ranked fourth in defensive rating, per the NBA, also ranking in the top 10 in defensive rebounds with 2554. The Knicks were specifically fantastic in limiting points in the paint, ranking fourth defending the rim. Despite having starting center Mitchell Robinson out due to injury, reserve option Nerlens Noel played a significant part in rejecting interior scorers.
The team plans to continue their defensive efficiency, as All-Star power forward Julius Randle remains confident in their abilities.