On Friday night, the New York Knicks played for the first time since March 11.
Even against the lowly Detroit Pistons, the rust was present. The Knicks came out stumbling before finding a groove.
Soon, however, the tides turned.
The Knicks suddenly found themselves in a rhythm. Passes were cleaner and communication clearer. It was almost as if everyone remembered there was a gameplan to be followed.
Don’t get me wrong — the Knicks will not be a good team this year. They’re still a young squad undergoing yet another makeover. Furthermore, despite playing in the league’s largest media market, they employ no star power.