Overview

• Brown confirmed the Knicks have installed no set plays in preseason, directing the team to read off makes and misses within a pace-and-space framework.
• New York is 3-0 in exhibitions after a 100-95 overtime win over the Timberwolves, but recent halves featured bumpy offense, including 38 first-half points and 15-of-57 from three.
• The staff is targeting roughly 40 three-point attempts per game and tracks drive-and-kick 'sprays,' aiming for 17–18 a night and logging 23 in one contest.
• Players say defense is ahead of the offense, and Brown is pushing faster transition 'next-play speed,' noting an internal tally of 27 fast-break points allowed vs. Minnesota versus 13 in the box score.
• Mikal Bridges endorsed the fast, concept-driven approach, and Jalen Brunson said he is learning the new basics and growing comfortable with the system.