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In this year's NBA playoffs, the New York Knicks are once again in the spotlight. Although they were forced to tie seven in the Eastern Conference semifinals, it is already an incredible miracle that they have come this far. Coach Thibodeau has certainly contributed to the team's progress, but his approach to personnel has also sparked widespread controversy. The Knicks' path to the playoffs is not only an alternation of wins and defeats, but also a mixture of physical exhaustion and injuries.
Thibodeau is known for his intense use of players, with key players barely resting and not being replaced as long as they are available. Although this strategy ensures that the experienced players on the field continue to perform, it also greatly depletes the players' physical energy, leading to frequent injuries. Thibodeau's strategy was especially evident in the playoffs.
In Game 6 of the New York Knicks against the Pacers, player Hart suffered a serious injury. This scene is undoubtedly the epitome of Thibodeau's employment strategy. During the game, Hart was injured while battling rebounds with Pacers player Nembhard, and although he continued to play with a warm baby to relieve his abdominal pain after the injury, he eventually retired from the game in pain. It is worth noting that Hart was still asked to continue playing after the injury in the first quarter and was not substituted until the fourth quarter, during which time he barely rested and reached the limit of fitness and fitness.
Hart's injury is not unique. In this year's playoffs, the Knicks have had a number of players retire due to injuries. In addition to Hart, Anunoby was also asked to continue playing after the injury, which eventually led to the injury getting worse. Brunson was also plagued by injuries and had to call a timeout at a critical moment to relieve the pain. So far this season, the Knicks' injury roster also includes Mitchell Robinson, Randle and Bogdanovic, who are the core of the team, but one by one they have fallen under the weight of injuries.
Under Thibodeau's tactics, the substitutes had few opportunities to play. Although there are some players with potential in the bench, they only get a chance to show themselves when the main players are unavailable. This not only limits the development of substitute players, but also leads to a rapid decline in the overall strength of the team when the main players are injured. The use of bench players is a major challenge for the Knicks right now.
For the Knicks, how to keep players healthy in high-intensity games is a key issue to be solved in the future. Thibodeau's tactics have their own merits, but the cost of overusing key players is clear. In future games, adjusting tactics appropriately and giving substitutes more opportunities to play may be the key to maintaining the team's combat effectiveness and the health of the players.
The game of basketball is not only a contest of technology and tactics, but also a game of wisdom and humanity. Thibodeau's tactical strategy undoubtedly reflects his persistent pursuit of victory. However, while this strategy brings short-term success, it also makes its limitations visible. The health and long-term development of the players should not be a casualty to victory.
A successful coach must not only make a breakthrough in tactics, but also show wisdom in the management and use of players. Moderate rotation gives each player a chance to perform to their abilities, not only improving the overall strength of the team, but also extending the player's career. Healthy players are the cornerstone of a team's long-term development.
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