The New York Knicks are rolling right now. Julius Randle and Jalen Brunson are leading the way for what currently looks like a newly unlocked threat to make a deep playoff run.

Since making a huge trade that sent away two mainstay players (RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley) and brought in OG Anunoby, the Knicks have won four straight games. Two of those wins came against the Minnesota Timberwolves and Philadelphia 76ers, two of the best teams in the league. They also defeated a pair of losing teams in the Chicago Bulls and, most recently, the Washington Wizards.

Taking care of business against the teams you’re supposed to beat won’t earn you a ton of praise. But it can a long way toward building a winning record and setting high expectations. The Wizards threatened to swipe the game from the Knicks at times in the second half but they ended up pulling out the win by double digits.

Randle said that it's important not to lose focus against bad teams, according to Steve Popper of Newsday.

“Don’t play with your food,” Randle said, via Newsday. “Take care of what you’re supposed to take care of and just keep improving. Basketball gods got a funny way of rewarding you or humbling you. We just try to approach each game the right way and play basketball the right way.”

The Knicks are 14-1 against teams with records below .500. Only the Denver Nuggets and Golden State Warriors, who have yet to lose to sub-.500 teams in 17 and eight games respectively, have a better winning percentage against such teams. New York's impeccable chemistry and nonstop energy are huge factors in the team's success, which is even more impressive considering the recent roster shake-up.

Anunoby has fit like a glove with the Knicks, making the starting group a juggernaut that brings in the bench guys seamlessly. While they still need some more ball-handling, Randle said that they come into each game looking to win. That mentality is starting to become the new norm in Madison Square Garden as the Knicks look built to sustainably win in the near future.