Knicks life-and-death battle counterattack: Thibodeau s self-salvation and Brunson s Night of God

When the opponent in the Western Conference Finals was eliminated after five games, the New York Knicks refused to be the next "vacation fishing team". The defeat of G4 has made Thibodeau's coaching ability questioned, but in the life-and-death battle of G5, the Knicks used a comprehensive crush from tactics to will to prove the resilience of this team. This victory is not only about the continuation of the suspense of the series, but also a profound inspiration about "staying up with oneself" - in competitive sports, blindly following the opponent's rhythm will only be lost, and only by finding one's true nature can one survive. The loss in the last game is the most typical "negative textbook" for the Knicks this season. Thibodu rarely gave up his iron-blooded defense that he relied on to become famous and instead launched an attack with the Pacers. The result was Halliburton's epic data of 32+12+15+4 steals and 0 turnovers, and the Knicks' inside, fast break and assist collapsed. What's even more fatal is that Thibodeau is in a tangled relationship with Brunson and Towns: he wants to cooperate with the two players, but cannot solve the problem of ball rights distribution, which leads to a plummeting efficiency when both of them are on the court at the same time.

Data confirmation: Brunson scored 44 points in the whole game, Towns still contributed 18+10 despite being troubled by fouls, and the Knicks scored 16 points in the inside.

rebounds crushed, and the second attack killed people and killed people in the heart. In the second quarter, the Knicks had 10 rebounds, of which 6 of the frontcourt rebounds were directly converted into 12 points. Mitchell Robinson's comeback (7 points + 9 rebounds) became an invisible hero.

[Pacers' counterattack and the Knicks' crisis response]

Carlisle was not surrendered. His "crazy rotation" once regenerated the suspense of the game:

surprise Jares Walker: Previously, the DNP's forward suddenly appeared, making three-pointers + steals Anunobi, helping the Pacers to hit a 10-0 attack wave.

Downs foul crisis: Towns committed 3 in the early stage of the third quarter, and the Pacers took the opportunity to narrow the gap to 8 points.

Tibodeau's on-the-spot adjustment: After a decisive timeout, he tightened the rotation again and reused the defensive lineup;

Brunson turned on "Wildless Mode", and scored 15 points in the third quarter, including a 3+1 igniting the whole game.

Knicks kept the lead at around 20 points, but did not repeat the mistakes of G4. Their key to winning is:

Defensive continuity: Halliburton only scored 4 points in the final quarter, and the Pacers' shooting percentage fell below 40%;

Role player burst: Hart scored 8 points in a row, and Shamet's three-pointer stopped the bleeding, proving the depth of the team's basketball;

Home momentum suppressed: The sound of Madison Square Garden made the Pacers make multiple mistakes, and even made 24-second violations.

This victory is not only a tactical victory, but also a microcosm of the city of New York - "You can knock me down, but you can't knock me down." Thibodeau's correction, Brunson's leadership temperament, and the desperate efforts of role players jointly interpret what a "tough guy basketball" is.