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Knicks’ Perimeter Defense Lags as Brown Demands Sharper Rotations

Mike Brown urges tighter shifts and closeouts to cut down opponent threes.

Overview

  • The Knicks are 8-5 but have been stung by league-worst-ish three-point numbers, allowing opponents to shoot 39.4% from deep.
  • New York concedes the second-most made threes per game at 15.4 and the seventh-most attempts at 39.1.
  • The approach prioritizes rim protection, with the Knicks giving up the fifth-fewest points in the paint at 45.7.
  • A 115-113 loss to Miami underscored the issue as the Heat went 14-for-35 from three while New York shot 9-for-36.
  • OG Anunoby is expected to miss at least two weeks with a hamstring strain, and the Knicks target progress starting with Wednesday’s road game against Dallas.