Defending a championship changes the vibe during regular-season play. When the goal is to repeat a championship in June, Tuesday night games in February can feel like a formality. Nobody wants to overexert a key player in a meaningless game on the off chance that he’ll blow a hammy. However, Mike Brown’s offense, built for another deep playoff run, can’t help but generate eye-popping stats all season long.
Between the exploding scoreboards, higher possession counts, and New York’s elite playmakers and scorers, several Knicks records are suddenly at risk. Some of these benchmarks have survived nearly 40 years, while the ink for others is still…
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