Tom Thibodeau disappointed with Knicks' defensive effort in loss to Minnesota on Friday night | SNY

Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau felt the team's sub-par defense and rebounding led to their 116-99 loss to the Timberwolves: "We didn't cover the line the way we needed to. Gave up second shots. Rebounding probably hurt us. Have to do more than one thing and have an awareness defensively."

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[RGT]

I'm disappointed you hardly played Cam Payne when he was on fire.

[gardenstateknicks]

Like someone on kftv said, you want them to pack the paint but also run out to close out on 3s on every possession, all while playing 40 minutes a game

[DiscRover]

And we're disappointed with your rotation effort, Thibs.

[dlinder]

FIRE TOM THIBODEAU HE WILL NEVER WIN A TITLE

[nahmeanson]

I never want to hear again that our depth is the biggest it's the fact that we don't have a HC who knows how you utilize and maximize the roster he's given or can't adjustin game is THEE biggest issue....Even when the WORLD can see Cameron Payne on FIRE in the 1st half, this dude doest put him back in until like the 1:48 minute mark in the ISH with Deuce in the previous weird0.

[kingzhibrhanfabrizio]

Its kinda embarrasing watching Sims try and score in the paint, to be in the NBA and have absolutely no offensive game at all? He cant even make a basic 1 hand turn around hook at the rim, Thibs is commiting malfeasance playing him over Huckporti, this guy cant get the most out of his roster like a great championship coach would. Knicks are never sniffing a finals with this clown as coach.

[charlesw]

Thibs trying to convince the media that he’s not senile 😂 but in reality he’s passed his expiration date

[prollyice]

Jericho Simms has zero talent skill.... put Hukporti in!! Remember Tibbs states always..." "the game dictates what you do!!"

[chrissalo]

Guys are getting worn down by the 4th. The two best offensive scorers are the teams biggest weakness on defense. Almost the entire squad was hurt last year during the playoffs - Mitch - out, Julius - out, OG - out, Hart - ribs, Jalen - hand. If these guys are run into the ground, Thibs will be forced to play the bench due to attrition. Might as well get some burn for the bench. 18 points in 7 minutes is terrific, let him back out there, needed scoring in the second half, deviate from the rotation. It's a long season and there is a ton of contact on the hardwood. These guys very strong and fast. Time to change it up a little bit.

[tuba]

Saw cam payne drop 9 points in under a minute and sent him to hell

[EricC-mkvn]

can someone tell thibs to friggin google how to defend the three??!! he is getting worse. jhart is clearly hurt and he stll has him out there. not only does he not protect his players, he endangers them. and since cam payne was so hot, he clearly needed to take him off the court. smh

[newyorkse]

Knicks peak was last season and it seems like they are going down the hill. This team ceiling is 2nd round at best.

[CharlieKnicks]

The problem was you benched the hottest hand that night . In all respect, Brunson could of sat the rest of the quarter and rested while cam continued to force drive that offense ! U felt the impact . When Brunson came back on respectfully, it slowed down again

[davidlampman]

Cam Payne was on fire n kept you in the game early n then he sits on the bench rest of the game.

[josiahgreen]

Thibs said a whole bunch of nothing. Please FIRE this guy already!!! Smh

[KOR-EA-II]

It's too much BUDDY BUDDY goin on.

[siyanhall]

How about start developing the youngsters to contribute asap and have a game plan based on who is coming in. The idea is to scout adjust your personel.

[WisdomMan]

If Thibs losing this many games sounds like he was too lax not having daily practices and prioritizing defense. He’s losing the locker room and they not listening to his game plans. Not playing the bench is also hurting this team. Doesn’t he get tired of explaining himself in losing post game press conferences or team woes if they keep losing games? There needs to be urgency otherwise they will be facing a first round exit

[Codessca]

Same excuse every game, this is not 90s basketball you must defend the threes and know how to use the bench

[snapple_joe]

Thibs reminds me of a deadbeat father but you still love him