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Success or failure is all up to Thibodeau. Should players be withdrawn from the stage by using the "Five Donkeys Tactics"?

Tibodeau's dilemma: With the score of the Eastern Conference Finals series reaching 1:3, although the Knicks have not ended this season, like the Timberwolves, they have basically declared that they are unable to make up for the situation! The Knicks fans had the joy of entering the Eastern Conference Final again after 25 years, only lasted for 4 games. After losing to the Pacers again in this game, Thibodeau's five-donkey tactic came to the ultimate discussion!

The Knicks, who completed the absolute reinforcement, subsided by Bridges' magical performance, the tactical discussion about Thibodeau was slightly calmed down for a while after defeating the defending champion Celtics in the second round with Bridges' magical performance. The dilemma that Thibodeau has to face now is: besides the starting five players, can he or she dare to use other players? Other players sat on the bench for the Knicks throughout the playoffs. This will be revealed in the next game.

"Five Donkeys Tactics" reflected in this game: In this game, the playing time of

Pacers G4 exceeded 35 minutes and only 35 seconds for Siakam and 30 seconds for Halliburton, while the Knicks side: Anunoby 39 minutes and 43 seconds, Towns 37 minutes and 03 seconds, Brunson 36 minutes and 48 seconds, Hart 35 minutes and 59 seconds, and Bridges also had 34 minutes and 29 seconds.

The Pacers play for 11 players, each of whom plays for more than 10 minutes. The most obvious one is the two leading players of the Knicks: Towns scored 22 points in the first three quarters and 2 points in the last quarter. Brunson scored 29 points in the first three quarters and only scored 2 points in the last quarter. Siakam and Halliburton scored 15 points and 5 rebounds in the last quarter.

Thibodeau will most likely continue to coach the Knicks:

This is the fifth season of Thibodeau using the "Five Donkeys Tactics" in the Knicks. It is worth mentioning that during the timeout of this game, Thibodeau kept calling the players, "Don't run slowly, hurry up and get up! Get up!" The Knicks made it to the Eastern Conference Final again this season after 25 years. In terms of record, the Knicks' management should recognize it, and there is a high probability that they will not fire Thibodeau. If it really doesn't work, let's trade 1-2 players like Bridges. Do you have any good players recommended to Thibodeau?