That said, there are a number of trends and stats that, through the first nine days of the NBA season, I've noticed. Some of these will continue, others won't. They're still worth examining.
Through four games, the Knicks are third in offensive rating and a dismal 27th in defensive rating. That's not good!
Tight Rotation Tom Thibodeau will never voluntarily run a ten-man rotation as long as he's living and breathing. That said, nine should be the minimum in the regular season.
Good offense, bad defense? The Knicks' current metrics highlight the challenge of maintaining strong offense while addressing glaring defensive issues.
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