The New York Knicks had a week of mixed results, securing two wins against Houston and Toronto but suffering a substantial loss to Boston. Despite this, they managed to finish the week positively with a win over Indiana. Power rankings reflect this, with the Knicks positioned at No. 5 by NBA.com, influenced by their recent performances. However, weaknesses against top teams remain evident, particularly in their defensive play, as highlighted by their struggles against the league's best and high opponent shooting percentages.
The Knicks are 0-5 against the Celtics, Cavs and Thunder, having allowed 126.7 points per 100 possessions over the five games. Their two worst defensive games of the season have come with Boston shooting 48-for-100 from 3-point range.
The percentage of their opponents' 3-point attempts that have been wide-open is actually below average, but their opponents have shot relatively well on those wide-open 3-pointers.
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