Immediately after Game 6, the Knicks' focus shifted directly to the Boston Celtics, and rightfully so. They will have to contend with the defending champions without home court advantage, a tall task for anyone in the Brown-Tatum era.

The Knicks didn’t just trade five draft picks for Mikal Bridges because of his Villanova bond with Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart. They did it because they believed his defensive versatility and

Bridges “for sure” agrees he’s played his best defense of the season over the past six games. It comes at a time when the Knicks need it.