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Knicks' Defense Falters Post-Championship, Losing Streak Continues

1/22/2026

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The New York Knicks lost 9 of 11 games in January after their NBA Cup championship.
Their defense ranked 18th in points allowed per 100 possessions.
The poor showing on Martin Luther King Jr. Day underscored the defensive weaknesses.
The article states that such defensive weaknesses hinder any team's chances of winning a title.

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Story summary

The New York Knicks lost 9 of 11 games in January after their NBA Cup championship.
Their defense ranked 18th in points allowed per 100 possessions.
The poor showing on Martin Luther King Jr. Day underscored the defensive weaknesses.
The article states that such defensive weaknesses hinder any team's chances of winning a title.