Yes, we know that we have only seen four games of the New York Knicks in the pre-season so far, but the team, now 4-0, has shown a very strong core with the new additions of Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges.
Four in a Row
After a solid win against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday at MSG, the Knicks faced the uncertain Charlotte Hornets, led by "Melo" Ball, who is beginning his fourth season in the NBA.
A 105-111 final score favored the Knicks, and Precious Achiuwa was the top scorer for the locals in a very close matchup that was determined in the fourth quarter of the game.
Brandon Miller displayed well for the Hornets with a 26-3-5 stat line, and the youngest brother of the Ball family shot 4-11 from the 3-point line.
This is the fourth time in the preseason that the Knicks have scored more than 110 points, keeping close to the average of 112.8 points per game in the 23/24 season.
This time, Tim Thibodeau did not have Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, the recently added Karl-Anthony Towns, or OG Anunoby, getting an important win with what should be the second unit of this new season.
Jericho Sims had his payback after being ejected on Sunday against the Wolves, getting 10 rebounds and 7 pints on a 3-4 FG.
As things are just getting started this season, the "new" Knicks are drawing interest across the league and can be considered serious contenders for battling for the East with the Boston Celtics, the current champions of the NBA and nex opponent of the team in their visit to Boston to open the season.
The next matchup is a huge opportunity for the Knicks to show their value with the new pieces, a renovated spirit after being eliminated on the East Conference Semifinals last year, and the hunger for bring a Larry O´Brien to the city that never sleeps.
