The New York Knicks fired on all cylinders on Friday night against the Utah Jazz, winning 146-112 at home. Games against inferior opponents are opportunities for players and coaches to "get right," so long as the better team actually comes through and wins. Against Utah, the Knicks saw their offensive success continue and improved their record at home to 12-1. But amid the blowout, head coach Mike Brown noticed that Karl-Anthony Towns' defense is more impactful than fans may think.
Towns' size and feel can help him on both ends
Towns is immensely talented, something he proves often with deep 3-pointers and flashy passes out of the post.