The Knicks have earned four wins in their last five games, though skepticism remains about their overall strength. While they defeated weaker teams like the Mavs and Bucks, their loss to the Clippers highlighted concerns. Power rankings from various outlets reflect this ambivalence, with the Knicks holding a consistent No. 10 spot. John Schuhmann from NBA.com mentions that their scoring efficiency dropped during Jalen Brunson's injury but improved significantly recently. The team’s assist rate has risen, signaling a positive shift in their offensive play, particularly with OG Anunoby's performance during this stretch.
"Overall, the Knicks offense has been worse over Jalen Brunson's 12-game absence than it was through their first 62 games. But their four games last week were their best stretch on that end of the floor since the All-Star break."
"The Knicks have averaged 332 passes per 24 minutes of possession and recorded assists on 68.2% of their field goals over Brunson's 12-game absence, up from 303 per 24 and 62.2% through their first 62 games."
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