The New York Knicks are off to a solid 8-5 start to the new season, but that record could be better if not for one big issue.

Knicks’ three-point defense is hurting them

Their defense has been their Achilles heel to start the season. They have given up the third-highest three-point percentage to their opponents at 39.4%, and sit in the middle of the pack in defensive rating at 113. 8.

Head coach Mike Brown emphasized that he wants the Knicks’ defense to be tighter around the perimeter to avoid giving up too many threes to their opponents.

“We have to do a better job of our shifts and recognizing who we’re shifting off. We have to do a better job with our closeouts. It’s something we’ll continue to work on throughout the course of the year because, in that specific area, we can get bett

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