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THE COURTSIDE DATA DESK / 2026–27

Knicks’ offense, not defense, is driving the early 2-4 start.

A quick read on what changed — and what it means for the rotation.

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What happened

New York is 2-4 through six games, with a middling defense but a 22nd-ranked offense that has stayed under 103 points in every loss.

The bigger problem is execution: the Knicks' assist-to-turnover rate has slipped, and secondary playmakers like Hart, Anunoby, and Towns are fueling the drop.

LINEUP CONTEXT

If the turnovers continue, Mike Brown may simplify touches and reduce the current on-ball burden, but the exact rotation response is still uncertain.

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