00:00Okay, the New York Knicks, they appear to be finding their offensive groove and starting to look like the version of the team that fans have been waiting for. Three straight wins to open their seven game homestand and over that stretch, they've been the best offensive team in the NBA. In fact, over the last three games, New York is averaging 128 points per game with an offensive rating of 130.3. That's number one in the entire league. They're shooting nearly 49% from the field and a red hot 43% from three while dishing out over 31%.
00:30The difference starts with how they're playing under new head coach Mike Brown. His read and react system has finally started to click. So less isolation, more flow and more trust in the past. The Knicks, they rank near the bottom of the league and pace early in the season, but you can see the tempo started to pick up. They're pushing off rebounds, making quick decisions and spacing the floor for their shooters. And that floor spacing has made a huge difference for guys like Mikael Bridges. Bridges, he's on fire.
00:59Right now shooting 56% from three over this three game stretch. His quick trigger catch and shoot game is exactly what Mike Brown wants. Jalen Brunson. He's been the steady engine averaging nearly nine dimes per game during the streak. And what stands out is his control. He's letting the offense breathe, finding shooters early and picking his spots to score late in the clock. And don't forget about Josh Hart. After a slow start to the season, he's coming
01:29and four three pointers. Mike Brown said he quote looked like himself again. And that's been a huge boost for the second unit. Meanwhile, Mitchell Robinson. He's quietly been the glue inside. He's reminded everybody why he's so valuable for this team, dominating the offensive glass and giving the Knicks extra possessions. They're currently fifth in the league in offensive rebound rate at 33 and a half percent. That's according to cleaning the glass.
01:59last week. And the best part, they're doing it while still ranking 13th in defensive rating and they're knocking on the door of being a top 10 defense. That's what a complete team looks like. Look, we don't have to do too much here. It's still early as they're fourth in offensive rating through eight games. But the blueprint is clear. This is what the Knicks ceiling can look like when everybody buys it to ball movement, pace, and then also trust in each other.
02:29This is the offensive Mike Brown division and the rest of the East. They better start paying attention.
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