http://offthedribble.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/03/29/under-woodson-genuine-signs-of-improvement/

Genuine

Using Thursday’s standings, the teams the Knicks faced during their first streak have a combined winning percentage of 40.6 percent. Over the last nine games, the Knicks’ opponents have a more robust 47.9 percent combined winning percentage, meaning Woodson’s Knicks have faced and defeated tougher opponents.

Just as important is how handily the Knicks have won those games. During Linsanity, New York won three games by 10 points or more, and none by more than 15. Under “Woodsanity,” the team has had seven double-digit victories and four of them were by more than 15 points. During this romp, New York has averaged an impressive margin of victory of 18.3 points, 10 points more than their previous streak.

Numerous studies show that teams are better defined by dominating inferior opponents than by winning close games, which means point differential is a better indication of a team’s strength than actual wins. In layman’s terms, during close games any team can end up victorious with a lucky shot or a fortunate whistle.

But it’s unlikely that a team could wander into a blowout by chance. The Knicks’ expected win percentage, a formula that estimates how many games a team would win based on its points for and against, with Woodson at the helm is 89.6 percent. (If New York played at that level for the entire season, its record would be 46-5 instead of 26-25.)

So while Linsanity might have been caused more by a weak schedule and a handful of fortunate plays, this current win streak is clearly a result of the Knicks playing better.

How you like dem apples?

misterearl wrote:Under Woodson, GENUINE Signs Of Improvement

http://offthedribble.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/03/29/under-woodson-genuine-signs-of-improvement/

Genuine

Using Thursday’s standings, the teams the Knicks faced during their first streak have a combined winning percentage of 40.6 percent. Over the last nine games, the Knicks’ opponents have a more robust 47.9 percent combined winning percentage, meaning Woodson’s Knicks have faced and defeated tougher opponents.

Just as important is how handily the Knicks have won those games. During Linsanity, New York won three games by 10 points or more, and none by more than 15. Under “Woodsanity,” the team has had seven double-digit victories and four of them were by more than 15 points. During this romp, New York has averaged an impressive margin of victory of 18.3 points, 10 points more than their previous streak.

Numerous studies show that teams are better defined by dominating inferior opponents than by winning close games, which means point differential is a better indication of a team’s strength than actual wins. In layman’s terms, during close games any team can end up victorious with a lucky shot or a fortunate whistle.

But it’s unlikely that a team could wander into a blowout by chance. The Knicks’ expected win percentage, a formula that estimates how many games a team would win based on its points for and against, with Woodson at the helm is 89.6 percent. (If New York played at that level for the entire season, its record would be 46-5 instead of 26-25.)

So while Linsanity might have been caused more by a weak schedule and a handful of fortunate plays, this current win streak is clearly a result of the Knicks playing better.

How you like dem apples?

God I love when facts destroy all other arguments. Cue the music!

misterearl wrote:Under Woodson, GENUINE Signs Of Improvement

http://offthedribble.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/03/29/under-woodson-genuine-signs-of-improvement/

Genuine

Using Thursday’s standings, the teams the Knicks faced during their first streak have a combined winning percentage of 40.6 percent. Over the last nine games, the Knicks’ opponents have a more robust 47.9 percent combined winning percentage, meaning Woodson’s Knicks have faced and defeated tougher opponents.

Just as important is how handily the Knicks have won those games. During Linsanity, New York won three games by 10 points or more, and none by more than 15. Under “Woodsanity,” the team has had seven double-digit victories and four of them were by more than 15 points. During this romp, New York has averaged an impressive margin of victory of 18.3 points, 10 points more than their previous streak.

Numerous studies show that teams are better defined by dominating inferior opponents than by winning close games, which means point differential is a better indication of a team’s strength than actual wins. In layman’s terms, during close games any team can end up victorious with a lucky shot or a fortunate whistle.

But it’s unlikely that a team could wander into a blowout by chance. The Knicks’ expected win percentage, a formula that estimates how many games a team would win based on its points for and against, with Woodson at the helm is 89.6 percent. (If New York played at that level for the entire season, its record would be 46-5 instead of 26-25.)

So while Linsanity might have been caused more by a weak schedule and a handful of fortunate plays, this current win streak is clearly a result of the Knicks playing better.

How you like dem apples?

Sometimes you just throw all the stats out and use your eyes. The Team is Winning the right way. It's not off one guy being super hot or off one play another team can't figure out. The team is actually thoroughly beating teams. IMposing their will from 1st quarter to last.

nixluva wrote:

mrKnickShot wrote:

FoeDiddy wrote:

nixluva wrote:Guys need to calm down. All this team has done is won some regular season games. They haven't really accomplished jack yet. Woody still has a ton of work to do as does Melo. This recent good play doesn't make up for all the poor play up to this point. Nothing has been secured yet!!! Let's take it easy on the victory laps for Woodson.

I'll start stretching if you don't mind...Welcome to consistent play.

MDA goes 8-1 and it's like we won a ring and woody goes 8-1 losing JJ and now Stat (and our D has still looked better than ever) and "Woody has done nothing"

Therein lies the lack of credibility - SMFH

MDA didn't have as much depth during that stretch but both coaches found success getting a ton out of the teams they had. All I'm saying is that I'm happy for Woody and he seems like a great fit for the team but you don't have to kick dirt on MDA as a coach for Woody to be appreciated. MDA is a good coach in his own right and so far Woody is showing he is also a good coach but his job has only just begun!!! Don't get too far ahead of yourselves in praising just yet. Lawrence Frank once had a run like this that got up to 13 games and then things leveled off and reality set in. We'll see what Woody does and hopefully Melo's early suckage doesn't create too deep a hole to get out of for Woody. There are some challenging games ahead.

please explain how our suffocating team defense is going to cool off...I just don't see a let down coming

Mike Woodson is showing he is a better coach.

C'mon nixluva, it won't hurt you to admit it.

MozelGovCocktail wrote:What has Melo done in the playoffs as a Knick?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IX92j8wp7f8

besides nearly lead them to a victory in Boston by himself in that game..? can't help that the team was torn with injuries and no one else stepped up...

FoeDiddy wrote:

misterearl wrote:Under Woodson, GENUINE Signs Of Improvement

http://offthedribble.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/03/29/under-woodson-genuine-signs-of-improvement/

Genuine

Using Thursday’s standings, the teams the Knicks faced during their first streak have a combined winning percentage of 40.6 percent. Over the last nine games, the Knicks’ opponents have a more robust 47.9 percent combined winning percentage, meaning Woodson’s Knicks have faced and defeated tougher opponents.

Just as important is how handily the Knicks have won those games. During Linsanity, New York won three games by 10 points or more, and none by more than 15. Under “Woodsanity,” the team has had seven double-digit victories and four of them were by more than 15 points. During this romp, New York has averaged an impressive margin of victory of 18.3 points, 10 points more than their previous streak.

Numerous studies show that teams are better defined by dominating inferior opponents than by winning close games, which means point differential is a better indication of a team’s strength than actual wins. In layman’s terms, during close games any team can end up victorious with a lucky shot or a fortunate whistle.

But it’s unlikely that a team could wander into a blowout by chance. The Knicks’ expected win percentage, a formula that estimates how many games a team would win based on its points for and against, with Woodson at the helm is 89.6 percent. (If New York played at that level for the entire season, its record would be 46-5 instead of 26-25.)

So while Linsanity might have been caused more by a weak schedule and a handful of fortunate plays, this current win streak is clearly a result of the Knicks playing better.

How you like dem apples?

Sometimes you just throw all the stats out and use your eyes. The Team is Winning the right way. It's not off one guy being super hot or off one play another team can't figure out. The team is actually thoroughly beating teams. IMposing their will from 1st quarter to last.

Perfect example was the Milwaukee game. Possibly the ugliest game all year, Knicks couldn't buy a bucket. Somehow we gutted it out purely on defense. That's something we would not do at all under the old coach.

mrKnickShot wrote:

ChuckBuck wrote:

FoeDiddy wrote:

misterearl wrote:Under Woodson, GENUINE Signs Of Improvement

http://offthedribble.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/03/29/under-woodson-genuine-signs-of-improvement/

Genuine

Using Thursday’s standings, the teams the Knicks faced during their first streak have a combined winning percentage of 40.6 percent. Over the last nine games, the Knicks’ opponents have a more robust 47.9 percent combined winning percentage, meaning Woodson’s Knicks have faced and defeated tougher opponents.

Just as important is how handily the Knicks have won those games. During Linsanity, New York won three games by 10 points or more, and none by more than 15. Under “Woodsanity,” the team has had seven double-digit victories and four of them were by more than 15 points. During this romp, New York has averaged an impressive margin of victory of 18.3 points, 10 points more than their previous streak.

Numerous studies show that teams are better defined by dominating inferior opponents than by winning close games, which means point differential is a better indication of a team’s strength than actual wins. In layman’s terms, during close games any team can end up victorious with a lucky shot or a fortunate whistle.

But it’s unlikely that a team could wander into a blowout by chance. The Knicks’ expected win percentage, a formula that estimates how many games a team would win based on its points for and against, with Woodson at the helm is 89.6 percent. (If New York played at that level for the entire season, its record would be 46-5 instead of 26-25.)

So while Linsanity might have been caused more by a weak schedule and a handful of fortunate plays, this current win streak is clearly a result of the Knicks playing better.

How you like dem apples?

Sometimes you just throw all the stats out and use your eyes. The Team is Winning the right way. It's not off one guy being super hot or off one play another team can't figure out. The team is actually thoroughly beating teams. IMposing their will from 1st quarter to last.

Perfect example was the Milwaukee game. Possibly the ugliest game all year, Knicks couldn't buy a bucket. Somehow we gutted it out purely on defense. That's something we would not do at all under the old coach.

Yeah ... same with Philly.

But then again, those teams are awful!

Somehow facing playoff teams Philly, Indiana twice, Orlando is considered gimme wins in some fans eyes.

misterearl wrote:Diamonds In The Rough

ChuckBuck - what you said.

Offense is tempermental. It can make you crazy. It will appear out of nowhere and vanish in an instant.

Defense is forever.

I love how this team compares now to the early 90's knicks. I actually think that this team can be better than they were.