The Knicks, coming off seven consecutive losing seasons, have started this one 2-2 after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers, 95-86, on Tuesday night. Before the season started, New York was widely considered one of the weakest teams in the league, if not the weakest. While no one is talking playoffs yet, there is plenty of early excitement, especially because of Julius Randle. Randle ranks in the top 20 in the league in points, rebounds and assists per game (14th, 12th and 10th). Randle is also ranking in the top 20 in a host of other categories, but two of those do give pause.

Source: New York Times December 30, 2020 15:50 UTC