The New York Knicks have shown a remarkable defensive performance with OG Anunoby in the lineup, holding opponents to low scores and shooting percentages. They have held teams to under 100 points in multiple consecutive games, with the best defensive record in March, allowing an average of 90 points per game. This strong defense has been highlighted by their recent streak of keeping opponents below 94 points, 41% shooting from the floor, and 34% from three-point range, marking the longest such streak by a Knicks team this century. The Knicks are also the first team in seven years to hold five straight opponents under 95 points, showcasing their exceptional defensive prowess.
Per @bball_ref, The Knicks are the first team in seven years to hold five straight opponents under 95 points https://t.co/7I1zgVTQQQ
Over their last five games, the Knicks are allowing a microscopic 91.4 points per 100 possessions. What’s staggering is that the team that no other team in the NBA is allowing fewer than 107 points per 100 possessions during this span. https://t.co/vq35yxlzau
The Knicks have held five straight opponents: Below 94 points Below 41% shooting from the floor Below 34% from three-point territory Per @bball_ref, that's the longest such streak by a Knicks team this century.
Knicks best defensive player since: OG with one arm. https://t.co/fG8i4S5ceR
The Knicks defense is legit. Just held the Kings to only 91 points with Sacramento at home on multiple days of rest. New York is now allowing an average of 90 points per game in March, best in the NBA. A vintage style defense is adapting well to this new physical league.
The Knicks have held their opponents to less than 100 total points in the last 5 games 🤯 https://t.co/A5E992Q5lm
The New York Knicks are now 15-2 with OG Anunoby active in the lineup, and are conceding an average of 87.7 points per game to their opponents since his return.
Knicks watching OG on every possession https://t.co/fQXxEg7sYl