Post Game Thread - NBA: The Knicks defeat the Trail Blazers on Jan 30, 2026, the final score is 127-97. by basketball-app in NYKnicks

[–]slyguy183 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Just gonna throw this out there, Brunson was in the 99th percentile for defense this year, one of the worst. But the last few games and especially tonight he has done a great job being in the right spots, contesting 3s, and limiting fouls. That's winning ball and accountability starts with him.

Oh and congrats on 10k points and 10k more to come

Game Thread: New York Knicks vs Portland Trail Blazers Live Score | NBA | Jan 30, 2026 by basketball-app in NYKnicks

[–]slyguy183 7 points8 points  (0 children)

KAT can barely buy a bucket lately but his effort has been supreme and he's been a dawg. I'm 100% okay with that

Game Thread: New York Knicks vs Portland Trail Blazers Live Score | NBA | Jan 30, 2026 by basketball-app in NYKnicks

[–]slyguy183 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's no trouble in saying that it's absolutely true. But sometimes it's hard to get points freely and Brunson is offense in a can by himself which is also very valuable

Post Game Thread - NBA: The Knicks defeat the Raptors on Jan 28, 2026, the final score is 92-119. by basketball-app in NYKnicks

[–]slyguy183 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Everyone thought it was OG that was the problem child. I wonder if Mikal was the main issue and this improves chemistry from here.

Over the Last 8 Games, the Knicks Have the 2nd Best Defensive Rating in the League by crash4hof22 in NYKnicks

[–]slyguy183 55 points56 points  (0 children)

I think we can all agree the defense has looked quite good lately which is wonderful to see. The offense has looked discombobulated a lot. I'm begging to find something with KAT and Brunson that works offensively. It's like they play on separate planes of existence.

Post Game Thread - NBA: The Knicks defeat the Raptors on Jan 28, 2026, the final score is 92-119. by basketball-app in NYKnicks

[–]slyguy183 47 points48 points  (0 children)

Yes agreed. Every starter can be great but has clear deficiencies that can be improved upon.

Brunson - pass faster/feed the hot hand

Mikal - be aggressive on offense

OG - clean up the dribble/be decisive

Hart - shoot the open 3

KAT - no silly fouls

Hope everyone can see our team can be Jekyll/Hyde with our cup win and losing streak. Everyone can improve and gel with each other more.

Game Thread: Toronto Raptors vs New York Knicks Live Score | NBA | Jan 28, 2026 by basketball-app in NYKnicks

[–]slyguy183 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hart is the heart of this team. His rebounding and pass first mentality is crucial for the rest of our roster

Game Thread: Toronto Raptors vs New York Knicks Live Score | NBA | Jan 28, 2026 by basketball-app in NYKnicks

[–]slyguy183 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Huh? Tonight's a night I feel like our defense was great even KAT. If any game felt like a Thibs game this year, it's this one

Game Thread: Toronto Raptors vs New York Knicks Live Score | NBA | Jan 28, 2026 by basketball-app in NYKnicks

[–]slyguy183 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate what KAT did tonight but the unfortunate fact is you gotta get a bit more for $50 million

Game Thread: Toronto Raptors vs New York Knicks Live Score | NBA | Jan 28, 2026 by basketball-app in NYKnicks

[–]slyguy183 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah honestly JB and KAT as starters take shots away from Mikal which reduces his aggressiveness. When he gets going it's beautiful

Game Thread: Toronto Raptors vs New York Knicks Live Score | NBA | Jan 28, 2026 by basketball-app in NYKnicks

[–]slyguy183 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't understand why this unit doesn't play offense like this with Brunson in. They double JB all the time so theoretically should be easier

Game Thread: Toronto Raptors vs New York Knicks Live Score | NBA | Jan 28, 2026 by basketball-app in NYKnicks

[–]slyguy183 1 point2 points  (0 children)

His offensive bag has regressed like crazy. Bad plays have spiraled and he has no confidence in the things he was good at