Overview
- Speaking on The Draymond Green Show, the Warriors forward said the Knicks are not contenders and questioned their defensive commitment.
- The Knicks opened 2-2 with consecutive road losses to the Heat and Bucks after beginning the season 2-0.
- Under new head coach Mike Brown, New York is shifting toward more ball movement with additions Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges, and OG Anunoby.
- Jalen Brunson has driven the offense through four games, averaging 31.8 points, five assists, four rebounds, and 1.3 steals on 48.3 percent shooting.
- New York faces the undefeated Bulls in a two-game set, starting Friday in Chicago and continuing Sunday at Madison Square Garden.