The New York Knicks will look to snap a two-game losing streak to the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday, Jan. 10. What must New York do in order to improve to 20-21?
The New York Knicks have been one of the most unpredictable teams in the NBA during the 2017-18 regular season. As reflected by its 19-21 record through 40 games, New York has been trading wins and losses, as well as strong showings and blowout defeats.
As New York progresses towards stability, the next task on the agenda couldn’t have come at a better time: Avenging two unforgivable losses to the Chicago Bulls.
New York’s road woes are well-documented, but no two losses were tougher to stomach than those that came at the hands of the Bulls. Chicago is 14-27 through 41 games, albeit with a solid and respectable record of 9-11 through 20 games at the United Center.
New York blew a fourth quarter lead during both losses to their rivals from the Windy City, however, which makes the rematch one of undeniable significance.
If the Knicks can defeat the Bulls, they could validate the belief that they’re beginning to turn a corner. Losses may have been piling up, but New York has improved its quality of play on the road, and expects to get Tim Hardaway Jr. back from injury in the near future.
The question is: What must the New York Knicks do in order to defeat the Chicago Bulls and improve to 20-21 through 41 games?