The New York Knicks suffered a disappointing loss against the Cleveland Cavaliers, giving up a substantial 28-point lead, which raises concerns about their readiness for the upcoming playoffs. Coach Tom Thibodeau stressed the necessity of self-reflection and rapid improvement in various aspects of their game. He acknowledged the struggles caused by injuries to key players, emphasizing the importance of finding rhythm and balance between rest and competitive momentum as they prepare to face formidable challengers in the postseason.
"We've just got to be honest with ourselves, look at what we did wrong. We've got to get it fixed and we've got to get it fixed fast." Tom Thibodeau emphasizes self-assessment and urgency for improvement after the loss to the Cavaliers.
"Everything. We got to play for 48 minutes. Both sides of the ball." Thibodeau highlights the need for complete team performance throughout the entire game.
"We're heading down the stretch. We knew the challenge of Jalen [Brunson] going out and coming back and then losing a couple other guys. But we got to have rhythm going into the playoffs." Thibodeau stresses the importance of maintaining team rhythm as playoffs approach.
"That's always the question that everyone has. It's rest vs. rhythm. I think each team has to make the decision for what's best for their team." Thibodeau discusses the challenge of balancing player rest and game rhythm before heading into the postseason.
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