In Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, the New York Knicks played well, beating the Indiana Pacers by a full 30 points! This game was simply Jalen Brunson's solo show, he scored 44 points alone, can you believe this score? He's like a hanger on the court, and wherever he needs to score, he's there.
There were too many highlights of the game to count, and Josh Hart threw himself on the rebounds, grabbing a total of 11 rebounds and delivering 18 points. This kind of all-round performance is really eye-catching! As for Hartenstein, despite his only 7 points, those 17 rebounds and 5 assists were quietly contributing to the team.
On the other side of the Pacers, their core Haliburton and Siakam also performed, but compared to the firepower of the Knicks, it seems a little inadequate.
Before the game, Knicks coach Thibodeau was already controversial, with some criticizing him for relying too much on starters and training so hard that he almost overdrafted his players. However, in the face of such accusations, Josh Hart stepped up and spoke out in defense of his coach. "Those who criticize simply don't understand our internal situation," Hart said. Our injuries have nothing to do with the way the coach trains, most of them are accidents in the game. ”
You say, "Is there any truth to that?" Criticism from the outside world often only looks at the surface, and ignores the efforts and efforts behind it. Thibodeau's intense training may be difficult for some to accept, but looking at the Knicks' performance in this game, the intensity seems to have its point.
The Knicks now hold a 3-2 lead and only need one more win to qualify for the Eastern Conference Finals when they return home. For Thibodeau, this is the best chance to prove himself. If he can lead the team further, the criticism will naturally be quiet.
Judging from this game, the Knicks' preparation is quite adequate, and the execution of the players on the court has also reached a very high level. If they can maintain this form, the next game will certainly be very much worth looking forward to.
Overall, the Knicks' big win was not only because of the excellent performance of the players, but also because of their chemistry and hard work as a team. And Thibodeau, the controversial coach, at least tonight, he answered all doubts with a victory.
In the future, if the Knicks can continue to maintain this form and fighting spirit, I believe they will bring us more exciting games. And we should also focus more on the performance on the pitch than on the off-pitch. After all, the charm of the game can only be truly reflected on the pitch.