2025 NBA PLAYOFFS East Semifinals: #2 Boston Celtics vs #3 New York Knicks (NYK leads 1-0)

[Capn'O]

Now, obviously we want to win. If we don't win though and really push it's an awkward position vis a vis what we do with coaching. The regular season and first round told us that Thibs was an awkward fit for the current personnel. If we're blown out, the decision is easy. If we push you guys but don't win I worry management won't take the other data points into account.

I either want a win or a blowout. Make the direction clear.

Thibs is there to stay win or loose , he is tailor made for the Knicks

I'll be pretty surprised if Thibs is there next season if NY aren't super competitive here. The easiest move to make is firing the coach. Not saying it's right or wrong, just reality of the league.

He's saying it's a perfect fit because he thinks Thibs sucks and he hates the Knicks. Get it? That's actually the joke.

[Capn'O]

Knicks fans should claim victory if the Knicks can push this series to 6 games and lose 2-4.

Now, obviously we want to win. If we don't win though and really push it's an awkward position vis a vis what we do with coaching. The regular season and first round told us that Thibs was an awkward fit for the current personnel. If we're blown out, the decision is easy. If we push you guys but don't win I worry management won't take the other data points into account.

I either want a win or a blowout. Make the direction clear.

Knicks have a chance to win the series, that's why they play the games. It's just that it's not the likely outcome and the odds are very long against it. Again, that's why they play the games.

As I said earlier, I won't let my hopes get in the way of my expectations. GO KNICKS!

[LFGK]

Going to enjoy re-reading this thread when the Knicks take this series

Going to be pure comedy, the excuses will be ready, jrue was injured, Tatum wrist wasn't rite, No left was injured, we went cold from 3 for an entire series

Pure comedy is now reading posts above

Almost Jimmy Kimmel like entertainment

KD/Harden/Kyrie .....your organization is a joke and as always, Nets suck

[LFGK]

Knicks fans should claim victory if the Knicks can push this series to 6 games and lose 2-4.

Now, obviously we want to win. If we don't win though and really push it's an awkward position vis a vis what we do with coaching. The regular season and first round told us that Thibs was an awkward fit for the current personnel. If we're blown out, the decision is easy. If we push you guys but don't win I worry management won't take the other data points into account.

I either want a win or a blowout. Make the direction clear.

Thibs is there to stay win or loose , he is tailor made for the Knicks

Like Atkinson was tailor made for the nets loser a$$ organization

[Froob]

Thibs is there to stay win or loose , he is tailor made for the Knicks

I'll be pretty surprised if Thibs is there next season if NY aren't super competitive here. The easiest move to make is firing the coach. Not saying it's right or wrong, just reality of the league.

He's saying it's a perfect fit because he thinks Thibs sucks and he hates the Knicks. Get it? That's actually the joke.

Went over my head lmao thought he meant that genuinely. Do knicks fans want Thibs fired? It's hard to imagine they would change personnel before switching coaches.

[LFGK]

https://youtu.be/z24yqj0QWJs?si=9JtI9yw4Y3L_8E3H


Cool video, it shows you how the Celtics guarded Brunson throughout the season. Outside of the 2nd game Brunson only got to the line 5 times in total over 3 games. So you can see how the Celtics were keeping their hands back vs Brunson.

The Celtics are also doubling off Hart and clogging the paint. So it isnt rhat the Knicks arent talented but i dont see their solutions to the problems Boston creates for them.

I dont think these Celtics are the sameones that were pushed to 7 by Miami twice and Philly or by 6 to Atlanta. This team seems more ready and matured. We'll see a better picture of whats true soon enough

I mean he averages 28/6 this season against their defense, Brunsonnisnt an issue at all, he will cook the Celtic defense, it's the other guys that need to bring it and if they do...selam alikum

[Capn'O]

I'll be pretty surprised if Thibs is there next season if NY aren't super competitive here. The easiest move to make is firing the coach. Not saying it's right or wrong, just reality of the league.

He's saying it's a perfect fit because he thinks Thibs sucks and he hates the Knicks. Get it? That's actually the joke.

Went over my head lmao thought he meant that genuinely. Do knicks fans want Thibs fired? It's hard to imagine they would change personnel before switching coaches.

Yup. That poster is a straight hater.

I would say the majority of Knicks fans want him gone, with a large portion of those saying so with the understanding that we changed personnel in a way that doesn't really fit him anymore. There's a related camp that is wait and see with this playoffs but a Celtics blowout would seal it.

There's always a ride or die camp but it's dwindling.

Thibs has meant a lot to the org over the years and he's brought us back to our feet. Another poster likened this sort of decision to putting a parent in a nursing home. I don't see him as a guy that can maximize this group though. So I'm in the wait and see camp but I think I know what we're gonna see. As you say, management has tied a LOT into this personnel. Easier to move on from a coach before making more drastic moves.

[RHODEY]

The Knicks have plenty of talent....it's just a matter of how that talent matches up against the Celts.

Like who ? Mikal ?

Nets suck

[RHODEY]

Yes he just dropped 25 in a critical game for the Knicks as the Nets watched from Cancun.

Critical game against the team who lost record high reg season games in a row just last season

Celtics fans needs their brooms at hand and ready

Stanning this hard for a team that’s not yours…

Isn’t it embarrassing that your team couldn’t even be better than a team that had a record high reg seasons losing streak last season. Sad little Nets fan

I think he's actually a closet Knicks fan. He's always stalking our threads.

[brackdan70]

I’ve always liked Thibs style and no doubt he is a great defensive coach. His tendency to play a tight rotation and it seems sometimes his inability to be flexible are downsides. I kind of like the fit with the current mix of players, but I think Thibs needs to grow a bit in his soft skills to manage this crew of players. It’s a team that looks really good on paper and I expect them to play the Celtics tough, but if they don’t…yeah I could see a need for change somewhere…and as mentioned above, coaching staff might be the easiest thing…and maybe the right thing.

[cgf]

The Knicks don't have the talent to beat the Celtics. No one believes that.

The Knicks have plenty of talent....it's just a matter of how that talent matches up against the Celts.

Like who ? Mikal ?

Was wondering if we’d see you again after how well Mikal played. Cause yeah, Mikal could really torch Jrue/Pritchard.

[SlimShady83]

Let's Go Knicks!
Let's Go Knicks!
Let's Go Knicks!

[cgf]

He's saying it's a perfect fit because he thinks Thibs sucks and he hates the Knicks. Get it? That's actually the joke.

Went over my head lmao thought he meant that genuinely. Do knicks fans want Thibs fired? It's hard to imagine they would change personnel before switching coaches.

Yup. That poster is a straight hater.

I would say the majority of Knicks fans want him gone, with a large portion of those saying so with the understanding that we changed personnel in a way that doesn't really fit him anymore. There's a related camp that is wait and see with this playoffs but a Celtics blowout would seal it.

There's always a ride or die camp but it's dwindling.

Thibs has meant a lot to the org over the years and he's brought us back to our feet. Another poster likened this sort of decision to putting a parent in a nursing home. I don't see him as a guy that can maximize this group though. So I'm in the wait and see camp but I think I know what we're gonna see. As you say, management has tied a LOT into this personnel. Easier to move on from a coach before making more drastic moves.

The question will always be who do you replace him with. Thibs is a top 10 coach and I don’t think he’s an inherently bad fit for this core, our lack of depth and training camp just played into his weaknesses this year. If we could get spo to replace him, then sure, let’s do that before this series even starts. But I’d rather have Thibs than Malone or Bud

[Capn'O]

The question will always be who do you replace him with. Thibs is a top 10 coach and I don’t think he’s an inherently bad fit for this core, our lack of depth and training camp just played into his weaknesses this year. If we could get spo to replace him, then sure, let’s do that before this series even starts. But I’d rather have Thibs than Malone or Bud

Yeah, that's the other piece. I have more interest in Jenkins than those you mention.

I'd rather see us go after a new coach. Find our Mazzula/Daignault. Some that have been mentioned of interest to me are Sam Cassell and Johnny Bryant and there are surely some that I don't know.

I’ve always liked Thibs style and no doubt he is a great defensive coach. His tendency to play a tight rotation and it seems sometimes his inability to be flexible are downsides. I kind of like the fit with the current mix of players, but I think Thibs needs to grow a bit in his soft skills to manage this crew of players. It’s a team that looks really good on paper and I expect them to play the Celtics tough, but if they don’t…yeah I could see a need for change somewhere…and as mentioned above, coaching staff might be the easiest thing…and maybe the right thing.

There are a number of specifics I could mention but the short of it is that this version of the Knicks hasn't looked as intense over the course of the season's as last year's did and there's a certain lack of cohesion we've all noticed. KAT and Mikal are more finesse players than iHart and Donte and Thibs hasn't quite unlocked what a lot of fans had hoped to see from those transactions.

[cgf]

The question will always be who do you replace him with. Thibs is a top 10 coach and I don’t think he’s an inherently bad fit for this core, our lack of depth and training camp just played into his weaknesses this year. If we could get spo to replace him, then sure, let’s do that before this series even starts. But I’d rather have Thibs than Malone or Bud

Yeah, that's the other piece. I have more interest in Jenkins that those you mention.

I'd rather see us go after a new coach. Find our Mazzula/Daignault. Some that have been mentioned of interest to me are Sam Cassell and Johnny Bryant and there are surely some that I have no concept for.

I probably do like Jenkins more than those other two, but I’m not sure he’d be any better than Thibs. So if we did let Thibs go, I’d agree with rolling the dice on someone like Bryant or Cassell.

Though I’ll keep trying to speak spo into existence, so the Riley thing can finally come full circle

[ArksNetsSince99]

Critical game against the team who lost record high reg season games in a row just last season

Celtics fans needs their brooms at hand and ready

Stanning this hard for a team that’s not yours…

Isn’t it embarrassing that your team couldn’t even be better than a team that had a record high reg seasons losing streak last season. Sad little Nets fan

I think he's actually a closet Knicks fan. He's always stalking our threads.

3 words

Thx for Mikal



If not for Mikal knicks would be able to be in Giannis sweepstakes now but with all picks gone Bucks won’t even pick up the phone

[ArksNetsSince99]

Let's Go Knicks!
Let's Go Knicks!
Let's Go Knicks!

Let’s go Lakers

Ahhhh they gone , nevermind

[ArksNetsSince99]

Thibs is there to stay win or loose , he is tailor made for the Knicks

I'll be pretty surprised if Thibs is there next season if NY aren't super competitive here. The easiest move to make is firing the coach. Not saying it's right or wrong, just reality of the league.

He's saying it's a perfect fit because he thinks Thibs sucks and he hates the Knicks. Get it? That's actually the joke.

Without Thibs this knicks org will fall like a house of cards

Knicks fans have tendencies for overestimating their rosters big time over last 3 decades

So I wish you Steve Nash or Doc Rivers next then you’ll appreciate Thibs little more

[SlimShady83]

Let's Go Knicks!
Let's Go Knicks!
Let's Go Knicks!

Let’s go Lakers

Ahhhh they gone , nevermind

Gee you're funny

[bisme37]

Jaylen Brown on 1 knee. Jrue Holiday on a bad hammy. Tatum playing with a bad wrist. Horford on his last legs. KP…idk, something might happen, he always injured.

Knicks in 6

I'm amused by the posts from Knicks fans about how the Knicks can definitely win this series... if most of the Celtics roster doesn't play lol.

Anyway...

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