BT & Sal go off on the New York Knicks' uninspired 4-3 start under new coach Mike Brown. While Karl-Anthony Towns dropped 33 points in a win over the Wizards, the hosts dismiss the performance, arguing that beating "doormats" like Washington does nothing to change their big-picture concerns about KAT's recklessness and the team's ability to "button up" when it matters.

They rip the idea of a championship-aspiring team being in "evaluation mode," calling it an unacceptable excuse. The conversation dives into the fundamental issue of the NBA's reliance on the three-point shot, Mitchell Robinson's early season maintenance days, and whether Brown's new system, which prioritizes spacing and ball movement, can overcome the early "work in progress" struggles and truly maximize Towns' offensive talent.