Knicks Starters Won But Stats Lie | New York Knicks News

The Knicks’ championship-winning starting five dazzled in the playoffs, but the numbers reveal a surprising twist: their bench-heavy lineups outperformed the official starters. While Brunson, Anunoby, Hart, Bridges, and Towns delivered clutch wins and playoff magic, stats show McBride and Shamet brought higher net ratings — even in the regular season. This underscores how chemistry and grit can trump pure stats. Meanwhile, teams like San Antonio, Oklahoma City, and Philly are building elite starting fives with serious statistical firepower, making the title of NBA’s best starting five far from settled. 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/1e6a4d088e1f1761