The Knicks’ championship chemistry has vanished in the first six games, notes Jared Schwartz of The New York Post. Can the team rebuild that unity before the season slips further?
“We’re climbing a mountain as a team, conquering it, then we descend, rest, and start another ascent,” Brown explained. “The second climb begins at base camp; skip a step and you risk collapse. Sitting at 2‑4 feels similar—each step must be taken right to improve,”
Offensive woes dominate, with too many turnovers and isolation plays. Schwartz recalls similar growing pains when the squad opened 2‑3 while Jalen Brunson and Karl‑Anthony Towns wrestled for shot share. In my view, the Knicks can rediscover their rhythm, and Brown trusts the current issues will fade like last year’s did.
“If we can’t endure our growing pains—whether we resist or think we already know—the season is lost,” Brown warned.
More updates from New York:
- Jose Alvarado practiced Sunday and is listed as questionable for tonight’s game against Brooklyn after missing four games with a sprained ankle, Schwartz adds. His return could cut minutes for Tyler Kolek, who logged 57 minutes, 25 assists and just two turnovers in those outings. “Tyler will keep playing while Jose is out,” Brown said last week. “When he returns, we’ll sort it out,”
- One bright spot from Friday’s loss to Philadelphia was Mikal Bridges shooting 5‑of‑8 from three, reports Kristian Winfield of The New York Daily News. Despite a rough start—33.3% overall and 29.2% from deep—Bridges stays aggressive. “Just staying with it,” he said, “and keeping the hustle alive,”
- Josh Hart blamed early‑season fatigue for Friday’s grind of three games in four nights, per Ian Begley of SNY.tv. “We all feel the wear, so we fight through it. Six games in, we must ready our bodies daily,” Hart said. “Mentally we’re set; we just need the physical edge.” Will the squad find its stride and climb back into playoff contention?