Knicks banking on defensive adjustment to bolster second-half push for East’s No. 2 seed
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The New York Knicks have introduced a defensive tweak they believe could be pivotal in their race for the Eastern Conference’s No. 2 playoff seed during the season’s second half, according to a Feb. 16, 2026 report.
The article did not specify the exact nature of the adjustment but emphasized that team personnel view the change as potentially decisive in a tightly packed standings scenario.
The Knicks return to action following the All-Star break later this week, aiming to convert the new defensive focus into sustained momentum down the stretch.
Source: New York Post
