Thibodeau listens to advice! Abandoning Payne, reusing 3 will increase the height, and the rotation of 9 people is very good!

NBA Playoff Eastern Conference Finals, the Knicks beat the Pacers 106-100, and the score was 1-2. The reason why the Knicks won in this game was that Towns' outbreak was one aspect, and Thibodeau's employment was also a big surprise, and he finally listened to his advice. The reason why he lost before was related to the main players, but today he specially expanded the rotation.

Especially the deprecation of Payne's point is a highly recognized aspect. Because in the previous game, as long as Payne appears on the court, it will inevitably cause a collapse. Thibodeau also knew about this game and would not give him any playing time. In this case, the team rotation has increased. The game has expanded to 9 players and has also been adjusted in the starting lineup. Robinson was promoted to the starter, and he scored 6 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal and 1 block. He completed a big explosion in the first quarter, and his subsequent contribution to the defensive end has always been very good. Because he has height, he has added a frame protection in the inside line, which is a substantial driving force.

and Shamet and Wright both entered the roster. They both played for about 10 minutes. Even though the score was not very high, their effectiveness on the defensive end was not bad, and they could score points, giving the main players as much rest time as possible.

So as long as the rotation is expanded, the physical fitness of the main force can be guaranteed at the last moment. Especially when the defensive intensity is still there, the efficiency of the offensive end is also maintained. The playing time of several main players in this game is about 35 minutes, which is a very good phenomenon.

Of course, in addition to employing people, Thibodeau allowed Towns to obtain more ball rights and let him complete the offensive end as much as possible. And the defensive tactics at the last moment were also very good, and he finally proved himself. But the next round is still crucial, and this is still a life-and-death battle for them and they must win.