martin wrote:NYStateOfMind wrote:Further proof Thibs isn't the guy.Tom Thibodeau after loss to Lakers: “We’ve got to shore up our defense”
He only thinks defense. The Knicks have the worst OT record in the NBA and most games are nailbiters even if they do win in the 4th. The problem is a lack of consistent scoring to hold or extend leads, not defense in those close wins and tough losses. Why can't this coach learn?
This has been a wild season across the NBA, tons of second tier teams with records that hover around .500.
Knicks are top 10 in Offensive Efficiency. Top 10 in Net Rating. Shockingly, they have dropped their defensively rating to only a middle of the pack team (could be a Mitch missing thing).
Tied for top 10 in record across the league, in a tight race after the top teams.
What is your expectations for the team? Like you are satisfied only with like a top 3 team in the East?
Seems top 4 is the benchmark achieved two years ago.