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Additionally, Mikal Bridges, once hailed as a defensive stalwart, has seen his defensive performance diminish, missing opportunities to provide the expected levels of intensity.
Pathway to Improvement
Despite these challenges, hope remains for Knicks fans. The anticipated return of Mitchell Robinson in January presents a potential solution to bolster their defense effectively. Coupled with the aim to reignite Bridges’ defensive intensity, there are avenues for improvement.
Furthermore, the possibility of utilizing a dual big-man lineup with Towns and Robinson could reshape the Knicks’ defensive capabilities and provide necessary rim protection.