Sometimes, not being able to point to a clear-cut answer regarding a team’s success is a good thing. The Knicks, who have won three consecutive games, with their last against the Los Angeles Lakers coming smoothly, seem to be playing with a newfound swagger.
Whether it be All-Star Julius Randle posting double-digit points every night or RJ Barrett and his significant improvement in the 3-pointer category, there are many factors contributing to the team’s latest success.
Against the Lakers on Monday evening, Randle posted 34 points, shooting 13-of-23 from the field, including 10 rebounds. Elfrid Payton had a phenomenal performance, scoring 20 points and shooting 9-of-12 from the field.