Karl-Anthony Towns reacts to a basket during the Knicks' win over the Nets on Nov. 24, 2025. AP

You probably forgot, but a year ago, the Knicks started 5-6. They took a deep breath, benefitted from a much easier December schedule and were 24-10 by New Year’s Day.

This go-around, the Knicks are 11-6 following Wednesday’s win over the Hornets — also with a light part of the schedule behind them. So there are reasons for Knicks fans to express gratitude today as they gather at the table, and there are reasons to silently worry.

Here, we got through both emotions by listing at least five of each:

Reasons to be thankful

1. Jalen Brunson: Great players figure it out, and Brunson has adjusted to a coach and a different role with similar superstar production: 28.6 points per game, 6.3 a

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