Knicks coach questions officiating after Game 2 loss to Pistons

The Knicks strategize how to counter the physical Pistons in tough playoff series

Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau’s message to the officials and his team on Monday night was both unequivocal and instructive. Minutes earlier, the Knicks had lost Game 2 of their Eastern Conference matchup against the Detroit Pistons, 100-94, at Madison Square Garden, evening the best-of-seven series even at 1-1.The Pistons’ dominance on the glass, out rebounding the Knicks 48-34, as well as Detroit’s advantage from the foul line, where they wer…

Mike Francesa unloads on Knicks' offensive game plan in Game 2 loss

New York sports radio legend Mike Francesa didn't hold back his thoughts on the New York Knicks' offense after their Game 2 loss to the Detroit Pistons in the NBA Playoffs.

Hey, Knicks: Maybe if Jalen Brunson stops flopping he'll get calls like Cade Cunningham

Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau complained to the media about the whistle his star, Jalen Brunson, is not getting and Cade Cunningham is. That's rich.

Knicks can't worry about foul calls in Game 3 in Detroit

Team must not allow the Detroit crowd or officiating to take them out of their game plan.

Knicks Coach Tom Thibodeau Faces Backlash After Game 2 Loss

New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau was heavily criticized after his team’s 100-94 Game 2 loss to the Pistons on April 21.Many fans and analysts alike blamed Thibodeau for not trusting in his second-unit players, a trend that persisted throughout the 2024-25 season. In the Game 2 loss to Detroit, Miles McBride was the only Knicks second-unit player to get on the scoresheet, adding eight points from 13 minutes off the bench.In comparison, th…

Knicks coach questions officiating after Game 2 loss to Pistons

Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau voiced his displeasure over what he believes is a free throw discrepancy between his guard Jalen Brunson and Pistons star Cade Cunningham.