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Fans explain Thibodeau "why is a bad coach"

5:49am, 20 May 2025【Basketball】

According to NBA Analytics reporter James Sherman. The New York Knicks beat the Boston Celtics 119-81 in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. It was a historic day for the Knicks as they finally made it to the league finals for the first time in 25 years. The reputation of Brunson, Towns and several Knicks players has improved as they perform in the series. However, head coach Thibodeau actually received severe criticism for a specific decision in Game 6.

Fans' reaction to Thibodeau's Knicks' Game 6 victory

Most people think he is a good NBA head coach, but he is also known for an unpopular trait. While most coaches will replace their starters in big wins, he always keeps his players on the court until the results are almost confirmed. This annoyed NBA fans as it puts key players at unnecessary risk of injury and arguably caused Rose's ACL injury.

"Honestly, he is an idiot," one wrote. “You would think he would learn from his lessons and not let his players stay on the court for too long after Derek Ross, but he kept doing that.” He did as always, whether they made the final or not. ”

"Thibodeau is currently showing why he is a bad coach," another said. "The Knicks lead 40 points with nine left in the fourth quarter, with his starters on the court. This guy ruined Derek Ross' career and will have an impact on the entire roster. This guy is an absolute "cannibal". ”

"Tibodeau, please replace the starter. No risk of injury. Learn from your mistakes,” an angry Knicks fan wrote on Twitter.

"The game has to be stopped. These guys he has now reminds me of Ross,” a Chicago Bulls fan commented.

"Thibodeau putting the starter 30+ in the middle of the fourth quarter is a devilish decision," one added.

Knicks have a clear disadvantage with the Pacers

The New York Knicks' starting lineup may be better than their opponents in the Eastern Conference Finals Indiana Pacers. What New York absolutely doesn't do their good for them is the bench depth. Thibodeau only trusts McBride, Robinson, and to a lesser extent. The Knicks' bench has only scored 21.7 points per game in the regular season, while the Pacers' average score of 39.8 Points.

In fact, Carlisle has a complete bench team to rely on: McConnell, Ben Shepard, Mathurin, Toppin and Bryant. This obviously gives them an advantage over the Knicks, who need to bear almost all the damage and play against the Celtics to win the series. And the Eastern Conference Finals between the two teams has been a long time ago, and most of the time the Pacers are the advantage to advance to the finals, but this year the Knicks defeated the defending champion and still have a good chance to advance to the finals against the old rival Pacers. What do you think?