GREENBURGH, N.Y. — The Knicks returned home from their winless four-game trip to face a team that is headed in the exact opposite direction. For Jeff Hornacek, the Raptors are a team and organization to emulate.
Toronto is one of the hottest teams in the NBA, and one of the best. With 14 wins in 15 games, they sit atop the Eastern Conference at 48-17. The Knicks have dropped 14 of their last 15 and are spiraling toward a fourth-straight season of at least 50 losses.
Aside from talent, Hornacek said the differences between the Raptors and the Knicks are Toronto executes better and has more familiarity.