From the outside, it might seem like a subtle difference. Most won’t even notice it. 

This week will be a good test — they are coming off a statement win over the Timberwolves against some of their old teammates. Next, they face the lowly — and pretty much openly tanking — Nets.

Jalen Brunson sees a need for improvement.

Josh Hart delivered his best performance of the season in the 137-114 win over the Timberwolves on Wednesday night, recording a season-high 18 points.

The Knicks and Timberwolves had nearly identical seasons last year, both losing in the conference finals. But there was a tangible gap between the two sides Wednesday night, as the Knicks won 137-114 at Madison Square Garden to improve to 5-3 — and a perfect 5-0 at home — on the season.

The Knicks aren’t taking sides.

Simply, Mike Brown wants the Knicks to attempt more 3-pointers than their opponents every game.

The Knicks signed Clarkson in free agency to be a central part of a revamped bench unit they envisioned going from a weakness to a newfound strength.