The Knicks’ too-close-for-comfort win Friday over the Pistons underscored a trend in the first few weeks of their season.
underscored a trend in the first few weeks of their season: Their free-throw advantage has not carried over from last season.
A season later — with a roster that is actually shooting more shots from inside the arc, which theoretically should lead to drawing more fouls — the Knicks ranked 19th at generating free throws entering Saturday. The Knicks are a team built for slashing, led by Jalen Brunson, RJ Barrett and Julius Randle, none of whom live outside the 3-point arc. Barrett averaged 5.8 free throws per game last year and is averaging 4.9 this season.
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