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Winitiating the offense:
Since Mike Miller took over as coach, the Knicks have made a concerted effort to (1) use ball screens more frequently and (2) get into the offense more quickly. But they’re not just running into high pick-and-rolls most trips down the court. Instead, Miller has installed multiple sets that have built-in quick-hitters, multiple ball screen options and multiple off-ball options. In this three-part series of articles, I’ll analyze several of these sets, and hopefully point to the underlying explanation for why the Knicks’ pace and offensive efficiency have gone up under Miller.