Knicks Defense Transformation | New York Knicks News

The Knicks’ defense exploded this season, vaulting from 13th to 7th in defensive rating — not just thanks to a star return, but because players like Karl-Anthony Towns, Jordan Clarkson, and Landry Shamet transformed into elite two-way forces. Towns alone skyrocketed from 78th to 91st percentile in rim protection and 46th to 98th in screener defense, proving that even offensive-minded stars can become defensive anchors. The team’s playoff dominance — undefeated when holding opponents under 100 points — proves this shift wasn’t just hype; it’s the blueprint for a championship run. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b4c13de9de12da38