The loss to the Portland Trail Blazers is the primary story circulating around the New York sports scenr. The New York Knicks fell 103-91 to the Trail Blazers in a home game that left the Madison Square Garden faithful asking what happened to the team’s energy.
One of the brief moments during which the Knicks’ effort was a strength, however, arrived when Joakim Noah made his 2017-18 regular season debut.
Noah has become a polarizing figure during his first season in New York, but he debuted in 2017-18 to a round of applause. Noah rewarded the fans’ support by playing with the infectious tenacity that made him a household name in Chicago.