NEW YORK _ David Fizdale has often made the reference.
In trying to convey that a rough start doesn't have to spell disaster, the Knicks coach has brought up the 2016-17 Miami Heat.
That team dropped 30 of its first 41 games before going 30-11 the rest of the season to finish with an even record of 41-41.
It's an example the Knicks could follow _ but of course, actually accomplishing such a turnaround is the difficult part.
They're 4-13 after losing to the Brooklyn Nets, 103-101, Sunday at the Garden. The Knicks have pushed some good teams late into the games, but have struggled to actually get over the hump and close out potential victories.
Fizdale believes his team is capable of turning this around.
"Just because of the character and the fact that when you try to work at something with them they really take it to heart and try to get better at it," Fizdale said.
Again, that's easier said than done and the Knicks have many improvements they need to make.
