So the Knicks won their season opener tonight against the Toronto Raptors, 98-93. They looked impressive at times but definitely need some work in other areas mostly taking care of the ball. Here are some thoughts about last night's game.
Knicks are undefeated when holding an opponent under 100 points
Ok. So they've only played one game. But in all seriousness, the Knicks will be a much more competitive team when they accomplish this task. When they went on their stretch of wins last December, most games they won they also held opponents under 100. Look for Turiaf and Mozgov to get more playing time if they continue to clog the middle like they did. Chandler will also be key.
Knicks are undefeated when out-rebounding their opponents
Yep. Couldn't resist. Same concept though. When the Knicks control the glass, good things happen. That's just simple basketball.
Knicks need to take better control of the ball
At times last night, especially during the second quarter, the Knicks were sloppy and out of control. Amar'e often put his head down and didn't look for a kick-out to an open perimeter player—he was ofte ...
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New York Knicks Win 98-93: Season Opener Reaction
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