“We were able to get stops, run in transition, get …
For the game, the Knicks held the Hawks to 37. 8 percent shooting from the field and 25. 7 percent shooting from 3-point range.
They recorded an absurd 16 steals along with six blocks. “We were able to get stops, run in transition, get layups,” Jalen Brunson said. “It really came down to our defense.
It allowed us to play fast. Allowed us to play in transition. And we made shots .
“Most importantly, it shows us what we’re capable of defensively. I think that’s really important. ” Josh Hart, who was questionable for the game with a back injury, once again guarded CJ McCollum and completely neutralized him.
McCollum was just 1-for-5 from the field when Hart guarded him, per the league’s official tracking stats. In total, McCollum finished with just 11 points on 4-for-13 shooting from the field. New York Post This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: “We were able to get stops, run in transition, get …