The New York Knicks have battled adversity since the start of the 2021 season, with injuries and the lack of preseason contests hurting their chemistry and development. However, after losing the first two games of the year against the Indiana Pacers and Philadelphia 76ers, they have won four of their last five. The latest victory came against the Atlanta Hawks, by a score of 113-108.
So far this year, head coach Tom Thibodeau has implemented a defensive style of play, but the Knicks have scored a sufficient amount in most contests. After seven games, they’ve reached 100 points in five of them, thanks to stellar performances by RJ Barrett and Julius Randle.