The Knicks’ bench, one of the team’s primary assets throughout the season, suddenly has become a weakness. What happaned?
, averaging just 8.6 points on 35.2 percent shooting after being such an integral part of the Knicks’ success during the regular season.with shaky ones. If both don’t perform well, the bench is going to struggle, no matter who the fifth starter is and who is with the reserves.But the lack of continuity may be hurting one of the Knicks’ strengths.The Knicks didn’t need Julius Randle to beat the Cavaliers. They could survive without him at his best.
. Randle went for 25 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists on a sprained left ankle that isn’t fully healed. Bam Adebayo has struggled defending Randle this season, and when the Heat’s top defender has to guard him, it opens up the paint for the other Knicks. That the Knicks and Heat are in the second round of the playoffs is a testament to the front offices and player development staffs of both teams.The Knicks start two second-round picks: Jalen Brunson and Mitchell Robinson. Their rotation includes three late-first-round choices, Quickley, Hart and Grimes, and
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