The Knicks faced the Pacers in the conference finals and lost both opening games, despite strong performances, particularly from Jalen Brunson. Many analysts focused more on the shortcomings of other teams than the Knicks' potential. Karl-Anthony Towns, a key player for New York, played a surprisingly low 28 minutes during this critical series, raising questions about his role and the coaching strategy. Emphasizing the Knicks' strengths could help shift the narrative away from what other teams are doing and toward their capability to win.
Karl-Anthony Towns had a strange night. 20 and seven rebounds is a bit under his usual output, until you notice he only played 28 minutes.
To center exclusively on what they are (or aren't) doing inevitably leads to some warped perspectives. The Knicks have a lot going for them.
Indiana doesn't have an answer for Jalen Brunson, at all; he's been the best player through two games, last night scoring a pretty efficient 36.
Nearly 100% of the national conversation centered on what the Celtics weren't doing, or what they could and probably would do better eventually.
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