The New York Knicks have had a very good season with a 37-20 record and third place in the Eastern Conference. However, their struggles against the top teams in the league stand out the most, as they are 0-7 against the Cavaliers, Celtics, and Thunder.
Former Knicks GM Scott Perry blames Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns for defensive struggles
Their poor defense is a large reason for those struggles, as they lack an identity on that end and are not in sync to stop some of the league’s best players. Former Knicks general manager Scott Perry placed the blame on their two All-Stars Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns for the team’s inability to knock off the top teams.