Mike Brown has not shied away from implementing a ton of changes since taking the reins of the New York Knicks. During Friday' s victory over the Miami Heat, he baked in another major tweak, one that likely left his predecessor, Tom Thibodeau, wide-eyed in a combination of shock and, potentially disgust: zone defense.
The Knicks zoned up for a total of 33 possessions in their 140-132 win. As the folks over at the All NBA Podcast podcast note, this is more zone than New York played all of last season:
The Knicks' defense played zone for 33 possessions last night.