Episode notes
Christmas Day games (00:34)
NYK 101, ATL 87
ATL played without Trae Young (COVID)
NYK led by Julius Randle and resurgent Kemba Walker who posted a triple double (2nd Knick to do so on Christmas)
John Collins and Delon Wright led ATL
NYK got back bench firepower: Obi Toppin and rookie Quentin Grimes
At 15-18 NYK need to get on a run like last year
50 win formula: at least 21 road wins (slightly above .500) & 29-30 home games
Only one other team in contention in the East that has a losing home record: PHI (6-8)
Had luxury last yr of having no fans in MSG; gotta get over that and win in front of the fans
To quote Knicks game analyst & radio show host Alan Hahn it's the heaviest jersey in the NBA and it's not even close
NYK in their 75th season only have 2 championships
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