The Knicks snapped the skid vs Brooklyn, but the real test is next: Knicks vs 76ers for the third matchup of the season series. Alex Trataros breaks down what’s real (and what’s noise) from the Knicks’ January slump—defense, effort, and whether the locker room is fully buying into Mike Brown’s system—then we bring in Dave Early (Liberty Ballers) for the Sixers perspective.

We dive into the biggest on-court swing factors: transition defense vs Philly’s speed (Tyrese Maxey + VJ Edgecombe), the second-chance points / offensive rebounding battle, and how the Knicks should deploy OG Anunoby, Josh Hart, and Mikal Bridges defensively. Plus, the headline matchup: Jalen Brunson vs Tyrese Maxey—two elite guards with totally different styles.

X-Factors: Dave picks Paul George for Philly; Alex rides with Josh Hart as the Knicks’ tone-setter. We close with key adjustments, what to watch early, and a prediction.

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