Losing on the Road
After a pathetic Nov. 17 loss at Washington to the Wizards, Brandon Jennings called out his team for their performance on the road. The Knicks have played just two road games since and split the pair.
It’s not east to win on the road in the NBA, but the good teams get it done. The splits between New York’s home and away games are drastic.
In 10 games at Madison Square Garden, the Knicks have an offensive rating (points produced per 100 possessions) of 110.1 and a defensive rating (points allowed per 100 possessions) of 107.5.
In 8 games as the visitor, it’s like they’re a different team. The Knicks offensive rating dips to 105.1 and their defensive rating soars to 114.8.
If you want to contend, and the Knicks are desperate to, nothing makes a statement like a big road win.
Until the Knicks beat a good team on the road, no one will take them seriously.
