For now, until told otherwise, Knicks fans are allowed to breathe again.

Were advancing beyond the point of small-sample-size silliness now. The Knicks are 11-2 since trading for Anunoby and completely repurposing their roster, and three of those wins have come against the Timberwolves, the 76ers and, now, the Nuggets, three established members of the NBAs high-rent group.

Julius Randle's injury halted much of the optimism surrounding the Knicks.

As the surging Knicks were wrapping up yet another impressive victory this time by rolling over the hated Heat, 125-109 Julius Randle elevated for a layup and couldnt avoid the standing body of Miamis Jaime Jaquez Jr. trying to draw a charge.

This is how you know that the New York basketball globe is properly spinning on its axis again.

Tom Thibodeau has pushed enough of the right buttons to maintain the Knicks roster's attention and his employment in the most volatile of jobs.

This is the kind of play that brings a basketball court to life, that makes it hum with enough electricity to power 40 city blocks.

The Knicks are now 15-1 against teams with losing records on the season, and the Blazers are a confirmed member of the NBA dregs right now.

There were moments when it was hard not to let your imagination swirl a little bit.