Knicks leaning on chemistry, continuity in NBA title defense: ‘We need each other’

The on-court breakthrough was born off the court.The Knicks hit another gear during the postseason last year, particularly after falling to a 2-1 series deficit to the Hawks in the first round. So much has been written and said about how the Knicks subsequently pivoted to an offensive system that featured Karl-Anthony Towns as a “hub” and facilitator at the elbows, a decision that sparked one of the most dominant championship runs in NBA history.That decision was a result of an openn