The Knicks are the hottest team in the league right now. I repeat, the New York Knicks are the HOTTEST team in the league right now.

After eight straight victories, Coach Tim Thibodeau’s group has climbed to #6 in East and looks like a (viable) playoff contender in 2023. The trio of Julius Randle, Jalen Brunson & RJ Barrett has spearheaded a powerful offense guaranteed for at least 62 pts/game - the best part is, they all seem to feed off of each other once one of them has it going.

• The addition of Jalen Brunson provides a clutch, calming presence at point.

• Julius Randle has retuned to his dominant, All-Star form form 2021.

• RJ Barrett has rebounded from his early birthday to re-approach Top DOG status.

• Quentin Grimes is the PERFECT 3&D wing to help round out the Starting 5.

Everyone knows their role and plays it perfectly. With a light schedule heading into January, don’t be surprised to see New York near the top half of the conference at the turn of the new year.