Knicks SURGING In The East…But Are They TRUE Contenders? | NY Got Game

The New York Knicks are one of the hottest teams in the NBA right now. After a 110–107 comeback win over the Golden State Warriors, the Knicks have now won three straight games and are 19–7 over their last 26 games. During this stretch, New York has led the NBA in defensive rating and net rating, outscoring opponents by more than 300 points over a 26-game span — a level of dominance the franchise hasn’t reached since the early 1970s. But despite the Knicks’ surge in the Eastern Conference, questions remain. Are the Knicks peaking at the right time… or are there still concerns heading toward the NBA playoffs? (00:00) Intro (02:10) What’s fueling the Knicks’ dominant run (03:40) Whether their elite defense can carry them in the playoffs (05:15) Why the Knicks’ offense has cooled off recently (07:10) The debate around the Knicks' starting lineup (09:05) Jordan Clarkson’s recent impact off the bench (12:45) Mikal Bridges’ struggles since the All-Star break (17:30) How the Knicks stack up against the top teams in the Eastern Conference (22:45) Are the Knicks truly a championship contender? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices