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Uncharacteristic sloppiness costing Knicks in early-season losses

They say defense wins championships, and it definitely is true that you need to be able to defend, but defense does not only win championships. The Knicks, through six games and the end of October, are a perfectly normal 10th…

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 3:45 PM
Uncharacteristic sloppiness costing Knicks in early-season losses
Key Things to Know
  • Michael Zeno argues that offensive execution issues and turnovers are primarily responsible for the Knicks' 2-4 start.
  • The Knicks' assist-to-turnover ratio dropped from 2.01 in the 2025-26 season to 1.69 through six games.
  • Primary playmakers Jalen Brunson, Tyler Kolek, and Jose Alvarado have combined for 61 assists and 19 turnovers.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Posting and Toasting's Michael Zeno argues that uncharacteristic offensive sloppiness and turnovers, rather than defense, are driving the New York Knicks' 2-4 start to the season. New York ranks 22nd in offensive rating and has scored 103 or fewer points in all four defeats, with its assist-to-turnover ratio falling from eighth in 2025-26 to 15th through six games.

Zeno highlights issues among secondary playmakers, specifically pointing to Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby, and Josh Hart. While primary ballhandlers like Jalen Brunson, Tyler Kolek, and Jose Alvarado remain efficient, Zeno notes Towns holds a 0.76 assist-to-turnover ratio, suggesting head coach Mike Brown may need to adjust offensive touches.

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