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New York Knicks: Five greatest areas of concern post-November

Chip Murphy •
New York Knicks: Five greatest areas of concern post-November
Nov 4, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; New York Knicks center Joakim Noah (13) and New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose (25) celebrate during the second half at the United Center. The Knicks won 117-104. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

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Defense

After starting off the season 2-4 the Knicks appointed the lead assistant and media punching bag Kurt Rambis as their defensive boss.

It’s the kind of thing only the Knicks would do. Since the switch, they’ve gone 7-5, but their defensive numbers could be better.

They’re still allowing 108.5 points per 100 possessions (down from the 115.3 in those brutal first six games) and opponents to shoot .448 from the field.

Per NBA.com’s hustle stats, the Knicks are 28th in deflections and 27th in total shots contested.

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Chip Murphy
Chip Murphy

I'm ESNY's Executive Editor for EliteSportsNY.com.
I cover the New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets.
Email: chip.murphy@elitesportsny.com

Chip Murphy covers the NBA for Elite Sports NY. You can find him on Twitter @ChipperMurphy.

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