Knicks’ Mike Brown taps into Warriors’ blueprint to torture James Harden
Knicks coach Mike Brown is utilizing strategies from his time with the Warriors to challenge James Harden in the Eastern Conference finals. After a significant comeback win against the Cavaliers, Brown shared insights on how to wear down Harden by increasing defensive pressure. This approach, which previously helped the Warriors limit Harden's effectiveness, is now being applied by the Knicks in their playoff run.
- ▪Mike Brown is implementing a strategy learned during his time with the Warriors to counter James Harden.
- ▪In Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals, the Knicks defeated the Cavaliers after overcoming a 22-point deficit.
- ▪Harden struggled in the game, scoring only 15 points on 5-of-16 shooting.
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NBA Knicks’ Mike Brown taps into Warriors’ blueprint to torture James Harden By Ryan Anderson Published May 20, 2026, 5:28 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Knicks coach Mike Brown is leaning on lessons from his Warriors’ days to methodically take advantage of James Harden. After the Knicks pulled off a stunning 115-104 overtime win over the Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals on Tuesday, erasing a historic 22-point fourth-quarter deficit, Brown revealed the blueprint behind New York’s approach — one he first developed while working alongside Steve Kerr during Golden State’s dominant run.
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