Mike Brown on Knicks' team effort in blowout of Portland for fifth straight win

Knicks head coach Mike Brown was impressed with his team's all-around effort in their 127-97 thrashing of the Trail Blazers for their fifth straight win. Brown has emphasized "staying connected" at both ends of the floor and he credited his regulars OG Anunoby, Josh Hart and Karl-Anthony Towns with doing a great job collectively against Portland. Brown also cited Towns for his second consecutive 20-plus rebound performance and Mikal Bridges for his disruptive defense.