The all-star break is almost over.
On Thursday, the Knicks take the floor to begin the second half of the season (even though the season is 2⁄3rds through) against the Chicago Bulls. At 36-18, the Knicks are third in the Eastern Conference and a whole 5.5 games clear of the Indiana Pacers. That said, they’re still a very imperfect bunch. For the final 28 games, there are a number of things they need to do to set themselves up for a deep playoff run. While some obvious goals can be like improving their perimeter defense, some goals are more tangible and don’t require a change in philosophy/scheme to accomplish.