New York Knicks and powerful reasons for concern

To become champion of the NBA, it is necessary to overcome the best teams in the competition and demonstrate competitiveness in challenging moments. New York Knicks continues to move forward this season by inertia, showing a defensive performance that doesn't take off, solidly handling matches against lesser rivals due to the talent of the squad, but capitulating inevitably against the great teams.

It's difficult to trust a team that accumulates defeats in almost every game against serious title contenders. New York Knicks has lost some of its identity, amassing a great group of players but without showing real cohesion among them. Having players like Hart, Bridges, or Anunoby on the team doesn't seem compatible with being in the 17th position in the entire NBA in terms of defensive rating.

The season is already well underway, and sporadic absences due to injury from Brunson and Towns, as well as their inconsistency, create a sense of distrust in Thibodeau's team. The most optimistic believe that, not being in need of competitive urgency to secure the third spot, New York Knicks is conserving efforts and will raise its level in the playoffs. However, not having won a single game against the Celtics, Thunder, Cavs, and Lakers so far this season is a clear sign of their struggles.

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