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Sporting News on MSNDid the Knicks fire Tom Thibodeau? Explaining post about coach's future after Eastern Conference Finals lossThe Knicks' NBA playoffs run came to an end in a six-game loss to the Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals. New York was two wins away from a long-awaited NBA Finals trip, but Indiana was too much to deal with in the end.
The New York Knicks were the victims of an unfortunate prank the night ahead of what was their last game of the season
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Now, the team faces a gut-check offseason. Do they stick with this group or look to shake things up? Firing coach Tom Thibodeau would be the easiest change because it doesn't require salary cap gymnastics or finding a trade partner.
New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau maintains the support of two important voices within the organization as it sifts through the fallout of an Eastern Conference Finals exit.
If the Knicks can get off to a strong start in Game 6 on Saturday and force a Game 7, Tom Thibodeau’s mid-series adjustments will be celebrated.
The Knicks have their backs against the wall in the Eastern Conference Finals vs the Pacers. These adjustments can reverse their fortunes.
In Game 4 against the Indiana Pacers, the New York Knicks stuck with a lineup that had shown promise in the previous outing. Mitchell Robinson started alongside Karl-Anthony Towns, continuing the “double big” approach that helped fuel their lone win of the series. Head coach Tom Thibodeau stood by the old adage: “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”