Knicks Pulse Check Part II: Picking Up Steam

One of the best parts about being a Knicks fan, especially during the Leon Rose/Tom Thibodeau era, is owning the haters after the Knicks bounce back from a slump.

As we last left KPC Part I, there were questions about the bench and Thibs playing the starters too many minutes, along with a simmering concern for Jalen Brunson not looking exactly like…Jalen Brunson. Karl-Anthony Towns also had to beat the defensive sieve accusations. Mikal Bridges’ shot was coming around, but his defense and overall impact were in question.

Overall, the team was 5-5 after the first 10 games, and the anti-Knicks mob was out in full force with their pitchforks.

However, as we stroll past the 20 game mark of the season, although Bridges is still struggling, and this Knicks squad is far from it’s final form, the picture is becoming clearer, and the individual parts are slowly coming together.

A look at both, our traditional and advanced statistics indicate that the Knicks are ranked fourth in the Eastern Conference, with a 12-8 record, just in front of the Milwaukee Bucks, and just behind the Orlando Magic. The orange and blue are currently first in the league in offensive rating (up three spots from our last check-in), 22nd in defensive rating (down four spots), and sixth in net rating (up two spots).

Nov. 13th - Dec. 1st. 12-8 4th in the Eastern Conference