On November 2, in an NBA regular season game, the Knicks won a convincing 128-98 victory over the Pistons away from home. In this game, the Knicks once again showcased their formidable starting lineup. The five starters combined to score 106 points, outscoring the entire opposing team. However, Tom Thibodeau’s decision to keep the starters on the floor even with a large lead did raise some questions.
In this game, Brunson scored 36 points and dished out 5 assists, racking up 26 points by halftime alone. Towns, who had a big breakout recently, played through an injury and contributed 21 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists. Anunoby also added 21 points and 6 assists, while Bridges scored 15 points and grabbed 7 rebounds. Hart shot 6-of-9 for 13 points and 9 rebounds. The five players combined for 106 points, and Thibodeau kept them on the court until the last five minutes of the fourth quarter, even during garbage time.
This season, the Knicks have played five games, and the starting five have scored at least double digits in four of those games. Brunson is averaging 25.4 points per game, Towns 22.2 points, Bridges 17.6 points, Hart 14.2 points, and Anunoby 13 points. Together, they are averaging 92.4 points per game, which is quite impressive. However, Thibodeau should also pay attention to protecting the players’ health, as injuries at crucial moments, like last season, can be counterproductive.
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