Said Towns: "We show spurts of consistency and I think we show what we could be when things are clicking at a high level and everything's going smooth."

If there’s a formula for derailing the Knicks’ high-powered offense, it’s becoming increasingly clear: disrupt the flow, push the physical limits, and dare the officials to call it tight.

“Every game counts the same. That’s the way we approach it," Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau said. “So, going into the game (vs. Atlanta), stick with your routine, don’t get sidetracked with the hoopla. It’s great for the fans. But understand what goes into winning.”