New York Knicks: What We Learned From Five-Game Road Trip

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Dec 17, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; New York Knicks head coach Jeff Hornacek reacts after a play in the second quarter against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Defensive Intensity Still Wavers On The Road

The New York Knicks are attempting to find stability on the defensive end of the floor. They’re somewhat respectable at home, allowing 105.3 points per game and holding opponents to 44.4 percent shooting from the field.

Though those numbers are far from ideal, they’re relieving when compared to what New York is allowing on the road.

New York allowed at least 100 points in all five road games and at least 110 in three of five. That includes the 127 points that the Denver Nuggets scored on an unforgivable field goal percentage of 55.6.

That coincides with the Knicks’ struggles on the road throughout the 2016-17 NBA regular season, as defensive intensity seems to be elusive.

New York is allowing a disgusting 110.3 points per game during games played on the road. Opponents are shooting 45.8 percent from the field, 36.6 percent from 3-point range, and 75.8 percent from the free throw line.

No matter how explosive the Knicks’ offense becomes, it will continue to struggle on the road if its defense fails to improve.

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