Breaking down Knicks' early season defensive struggles during 2021-22 season

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Nov 12, 2021; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau during the first half against the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports / Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2021; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau during the first half against the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports / Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 13, 2021; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks forward Taj Gibson (67) passes the ball as Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (28) and forward Jamorko Pickett (24) defend during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports / © Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 13, 2021; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks forward Taj Gibson (67) passes the ball as Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (28) and forward Jamorko Pickett (24) defend during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports / © Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 1, 2021; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks forward Julius Randle (30) controls the ball against Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby (3) and guard Malachi Flynn (22) during the second quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports / Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 1, 2021; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks forward Julius Randle (30) controls the ball against Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby (3) and guard Malachi Flynn (22) during the second quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports / Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

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