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Knicks won’t continue making huge comebacks if they rely on them each night

The Knicks haven't brought their signature hunger to the start of their title defense, leaving them without the comeback magic that defined their championship.

By Kris Pursiainen · Daily Knicks

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 2:53 AM

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Daily Knicks argues New York risks failure if the team repeatedly depends on large comebacks to win games.
The reigning champion Knicks started the 2026-27 regular season with an 0-2 record.
Head coach Mike Brown warned that winning in unsustainable ways enforces bad habits following opening night.

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Daily Knicks writer Kris Pursiainen argues that the New York Knicks cannot rely on dramatic comebacks after opening their 2026-27 NBA season with an 0-2 record. Following defeats against the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics, head coach Mike Brown cautioned against relying on unsustainable habits and falling into early deficits.

Pursiainen notes that while historic comebacks defined New York's 2026 championship run, leaning too heavily on clutch rallies risks fostering complacency. The article warns that the Knicks must avoid depending on past magic and instead control games earlier to return to winning ways.

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Knicks won’t continue making huge comebacks if they rely on them each night

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