A helpless move forced out the strongest combination! Can Thibodeau figure it out? What is the difference

The Knicks who had been in danger can only describe this as the Knicks in G3, who was 20 points behind and fought back. If it weren't for Towns' efforts in the last quarter, or if it weren't for Thibaud's 9-man rotation for the first time, the main players had enough rest in the final quarter, perhaps the Knicks had already lost 3-0. Just imagine the 1-2 behind and 0-3 behind. The gap between the two is a huge difference.

Why did coach Thibodeau dare to use 9-man rotation? You should know that he is a famous diehard, and the Five Donkeys tactic has become his benchmark. The answer is very simple. Brunson's fouls made Thibodeau today. If Brunson hadn't received 4 fouls early, the author asserted that Thibodeau would not have chosen more rotation lineups. All coincidences were so casual. Fortunately, the ending was perfect, and the Knicks won the game.

Of course, the Knicks were able to win the game not only because they used 9-man rotations, but the key point was actually dependent on DNP Brunson. Because of his poor defensive habits, he received 4 fouls early, and coupled with poor offensive condition, Brunson, who made 5 fouls, was pressed on the bench by Thibodeau, and reused McBry, who performed better on the spot. The final quarter game was 6 minutes long, and there was no sign of Brunson. It was not until more than one minute that he chose to let Brunson play again. It can be said that the victory of G3 has little to do with Brunson, and it is even a bit dragged on.

In addition to Brunson's point, Hart also made great contributions to G3. Although he lost his starting position, on the other hand, Hart's playing time is more reasonable. He played 34 minutes in the whole game, which is the reason why he had enough energy to grab a key rebound in the final quarter.

For the Pacers, there is not much regret for losing this game. After all, the three-point shooting percentage in the G3 game was not enough, but after the three games, one can draw a conclusion, that is, the Pacers are a better team, with 10 people rotating, and everyone can score. The terrible physical fitness is the key to their victory. The Knicks' victory is more like a coincidence, with too many uncertainties.

Compared with Thibodeau, Pacers coach Carlisle's response is actually more popular. After the Knicks set up a two-tower lineup, Carlisle took the initiative to change, put the three-guard lineup, and quickly opened up the space. In the second quarter, Carlisle's moves made Thibodeau look even more confusing. In just one minute, five up and five down, the score difference soon went to 20 points.

The Pacers lost the game because they did not have any problems with Carlisle's tactics. On the contrary, facing the response ability of the arena, the author believes that Carlisle is better than Thibodeau. Unfortunately, the Pacers had big problems with their three-pointers today. You should know that the Pacers are essentially an offensive team. When the three-pointer feels unsuccessful, they can still play with the Knicks until the end. The gap between the two is already very obvious.

Pacers cannot be allowed to continue, and the Knicks cannot expect Towns to score 20 points in the last quarter of each game. The gap between the two sides is physical fitness and substitutes. After the playoffs, the Pacers averaged 33.5 points per game, while the Knicks only had 14.5 points. There are many factors that the Knicks need to consider, such as space and physical fitness. What is certain is that as long as the Pacers run, it will be difficult for the Knicks to withstand the Pacers' offense, and the trend of the series is actually clear.