PHOENIX — You think of Tom Thibodeau, you think of defense.

It’s like Thanksgiving and turkey. One without the other is a failure in the system.

Yet here Thibs’ Knicks reside — 15 games into the 2024-25 campaign — with an elite offense, a subpar defense, a four-game winning streak<a href="https://nypost.com/2024/11/21/sports/jalen-brunson-karl-anthony-lead-knicks-to-win-over-suns/"> on the back of motion/ball movement </a>and a 9-6 record before Saturday’s matchup in Utah.

<div class="nyp-slideshow-modal-image__wrapper"><a href="#" aria-controls="nyp-slideshow-modal" data-slideshow-modal="trigger" title="Open a slideshow of all 4 article images." aria-label="Open a slideshow of all 4 article images." data-slideshow-slide-number="1" data-slideshow-slides-total="4"> 4 </a></div><figcaption>Jalen Brunson defends against Malcolm Brogdon during the Knicks win over the Wizards. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post</figcaption>

“Offensively, we’re getting into a really good rhythm,” Josh Hart said. “And now defensively, we have to make sure that we continue to improve. And if we make that jump, we’ll be a force.”

You think of Tom Thibodeau, you think of defense. It’s like Thanksgiving and turkey. One without the other is a failure in the system.{ai:summary}The New York Knicks, under coach Tom Thibodeau, are experiencing a surprising season with a strong offense and a lackluster defense. Currently holding a 9-6 record, they are on a four-game winning streak, emphasizing ball movement and offensive rhythm. Players like Josh Hart highlight the need for defensive improvement to become a competitive force in the league. #sports

Tom Thibodeau’s Knicks struggling in this normally reliable area

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