The New York Knicks have been struggling with slow starts in their recent games, with a record-breaking 136-96 victory over the Bulls. The team had previously trailed early in their previous games against Charlotte, Oklahoma City, and Houston. However, on Friday, the Knicks changed their strategy and jumped up 20-1 and held Chicago without a basket until seven minutes in, leading to a 78-41 halftime advantage. Head coach Mike Brown attributed the team's sluggish starts to poor defense. The Knicks are currently the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference with four regular-season games remaining.