NEW YORK—The New York Knicks have already exceeded most expectations through the early part of the season by working to a 9-10 record through their first 19 games. A 9-10 mark puts them on pace to win approximately 39 games on the year, far ahead of the ESPN Summer Forecast projection of 25 wins.
Still, consistency remains elusive. After starting the season 2-1, the Knicks lost three, won two, lost two, won four and lost four before defeating the hapless Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday.
We've seen glimpses of a playoff-caliber team, and rookie forward Kristaps Porzingis has been a welcome revelation. But the Knicks need head coach Derek Fisher and veteran forward Carmelo Anthony to figure it out if this team is going anywhere.
Lack of rotation consistency
Fisher hasn't had one five-man group that's played together in every game this season. According to NBA.com, only three five-man groups have been used in more than half of New York's games this year.
The team's starting lineup of Jose Calderon, Arron Afflalo, Anthony, Porzingis and Robin Lopez has ap ...
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