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New York Knicks: Pros And Cons Of Jeff Hornacek’s Tenure Thus Far

By Maxwell Ogden

Nov 22, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks head coach Jeff Hornacek directs his team during the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 22, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks head coach Jeff Hornacek directs his team during the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 1, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; New York Knicks head coach Jeff Hornacek during the third quarter against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 1, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; New York Knicks head coach Jeff Hornacek during the third quarter against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports /

Con: Playing On The Road

It stands to reason that Jeff Hornacek will turn things around in the near future, but the New York Knicks have been abhorrent on defense. They’ve allowed teams to run the pick and roll with no issues whatsoever and have struggled to defend the 3-point shot.

Undeniably true as that all may be, those issues only seem to present themselves when the Knicks are playing on the road.

The Knicks are allowing a mediocre 103.6 points per game at home, but are holding opponents to a slash line of .441/.319/.770. They’re allowing far too many free throws, but the Knicks have actually been one of the better defensive teams in the NBA when playing at home.

On the road, however, the Knicks are giving up 110.8 points per game on a slash line of .458/.399/.777.

The Knicks are sending opponents to the free throw line 30.9 times per road game and 24.4 times per home game. They’re allowing just 0.7 more 3-point field goals to be made during road games, but that comes on 3.7 fewer attempts.

Given this vast difference, it’s hardly surprising that Hornacek and the Knicks are 9-3 at home and 2-6 on the road early in 2016-17.

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