Debilitated by injuries to a myriad of key players, New York has tried its hardest to stay competitive but as expected, they’ve started to lose some games. And after Monday night’s gut-wrenching loss against the Houston Rockets, the Knicks are now just 1-4 in their last five games. During their recent five-game stretch, New York has been able to put up some decent numbers, ranking 15th in offensive rating and 15th in rebounds per game. But we’re seeing drop-offs in a few key statistics that are worth keeping an eye on going forward.
With OG Anunoby, Mitchell Robinson, and now Isaiah Hartenstein missing games, it’s not a surprise to see the Knicks’ defense take a step, or two, back.