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The last time the Knicks headed west, they did so with a new coach.
Thursday, they flew west with a newfound defensive identity.
Owners of three straight wins, the Knicks have leaned on an improved defensive effort under interim coach Mike Miller. Their latest feat was holding the Trail Blazers to 16 fourth-quarter points in Wednesday’s 117-93 win at the Garden, highlighted by limiting Damian Lillard to 11 points on 5-of-20 shooting.
“I think it’s starting with our point guards,” Miller said. “I think Elfrid Payton and Frank [Ntilikina] did an outstanding job early.