Knicks' Tom Thibodeau Defends Karl-Anthony Towns Injury Decision
Knicks Coach Tom Thibodeau Put on Notice After Loss to Celtics
Knicks Coach Tom Thibodeau Under Fire For Karl-Anthony Towns Decision in Celtics Loss
Following a two-point win in overtime at home against the lowly Chicago Bulls on Thursday, the Knicks suffered a 142-105 defeat on the road against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday. The loss to the Cavaliers was the worst for Tom Thibodeau since he became the coach of New York in 2020.
Tom Thibodeau criticized for playing injured KAT late while down big against Celtics
Former Minnesota Timberwolves coach Tom Thibodeau, now the coach of the New York Knicks, is once again the subject of criticism for risking injury to a star player by playing them in the final minutes of a game that was already decided.
Celtics’ defensive versatility earns high praise from Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau
The Knicks connected on just 43.5 percent of its shots and committed 11 turnovers in Sunday's loss to the Celtics. “The versatility, I think, is terrific,” Thibodeau said.
Knicks risky offseason gamble is dead end vs. Celtics | Brian Robb
New York Knicks' Miles McBride (2) passes the ball to Karl-Anthony Towns (32) against Boston Celtics' Al Horford, left, and Derrick White (9) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) AP
Tom Thibodeau’s workload stance hasn’t changed — but Knicks’ playoff expectations have
It’s again the hot-button topic with Thibodeau, who has always eschewed load management while elevating his teams to regular-season heights above expectations.
Knicks don’t look like contenders as they get thrashed by Celtics again
So until further notice, the Knicks can’t be classified as contenders. They’re too far below the Celtics and Cavaliers to be taken seriously. Sunday was just the latest example. In three games against Boston, they’ve been outscored by 63 points and struggle to defend the 3-point line.
4 things we learned from the Knicks weekend series with the Cavs and Celtics
The past three days were a harsh reality check for the New York Knicks. Facing the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers and second-seeded Boston Celtics, New York suf
Celtics vs. Knicks preview: With New York in town, Boston has a chance to extend win streak to five
New York is 0-2 against the Celtics this season, who earned a 132-109 home victory on opening night and prevailed 131-104 at New York on Feb. 8.
'Work in progress' Knicks lose to Celtics, woes continue vs. East's top teams
After a 118-105 loss to Boston on Sunday, New York admitted it has a long way to go to catch its rivals after falling to 0-5 against them this season.