Knicks' Midseason Report Highlights Offense Surge and Defensive Struggles

New York's revamped roster, led by Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges, has boosted offensive output but raised questions about defensive consistency.

The Knicks hold a 26-15 record at the halfway point, slightly outperforming last season's pace with a 63.4% win percentage.
Offensively, the team ranks second in the NBA with a 120.5 Offensive Rating, driven by strong performances from Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns.
Defensive performance has slipped to 17th in the league, partly due to positional adjustments and a lack of rim protection in Mitchell Robinson's absence.
Mitchell Robinson, sidelined all season with an ankle injury, is expected to return to practice in January, potentially bolstering the team's interior defense.
The Knicks' starting lineup has been remarkably durable, logging the most games together in the NBA, but questions remain about depth and postseason readiness.