NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — Elfrid Payton’s words at the podium Monday had to be sweet music to the ears of New York Knicks coaches and executives.
“We’re not satisfied,” Payton said after the Knicks’ 91-84 victory over the Orlando Magic on Monday.
For a franchise that has spent the most of the last two decades trying to find its way, Payton’s outlook may have represented if not an organizational sea change, then certainly a noticeable difference.
As did their play.
R.J. Barrett scored 22 points and had 10 rebounds, and Julius Randle added 21 points and 17 rebounds to lead the New York to its second straight win.