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New York Knicks: Five Areas NYK Must Improve

By Maxwell Ogden

Nov 28, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) leaves the court after losing to the Oklahoma City Thunder at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) leaves the court after losing to the Oklahoma City Thunder at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 26, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose (25) and guard Brandon Jennings (3) react to a call after Rose is charged with a foul during the second half of the game against the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center. Hornets win 107-102. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose (25) and guard Brandon Jennings (3) react to a call after Rose is charged with a foul during the second half of the game against the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center. Hornets win 107-102. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Energy On The Road

The New York Knicks have done an outstanding job of defending at a high level when playing at home. The Knicks continue to win games at home, as well, which is all one could ask for in the long run.

The issue for the Knicks is that, when the games aren’t being played at Madison Square Garden, New York has been horrific.

As previously alluded to, the Knicks are allowing 10.0 3-point field goals on 41.8 percent shooting away from home. That’s a product of the Knicks not giving the adequate level of effort when having to travel to play games.

Simply put: the Knicks simply aren’t giving enough of an effort during games played away from Madison Square Garden.

The Knicks are 7-3 at home and 1-6 on the road, which is a massive disparity. The Knicks must be able to flirt with .500 on the road to realize their potential as one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference.

The one and only way for the Knicks to turn this season around and win the 50 games it’s capable of winning is to thrive on the road.

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By addressing these issues, the Knicks can be one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference and NBA.

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