The New York Knicks' incredible season continues. On Sunday, the Knicks took a trip to Motor City and stomped all over the Detroit Pistons, 109-90 for their seventh win in nine outings. They are now over .500 with an impressive 18-17 record.
Though the Knicks have been on a roll, coach Tom Thibodeau wants more from his team. The 63-year-old tactician channeled his inner DJ Khaled and is asking for more W's (via Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic).
"No. 1, I'm never happy," Tom Thibodeau says. "Two, I always think we can do better."
— Mike Vorkunov (@MikeVorkunov) March 1, 2021
Call him cynical but the former Coach of the Year doesn't want them to rest on their laurels. Thibodeau believes that his young squad has more fuel and wants to prove that the impressive showing as of late isn't a fluke. After the win over the Pistons, they now have their best start to a season since the 2012-13 campaign as they now find themselves at the 4th spot of the Eastern Conference.
Knicks now have their best start since the 2012-2013 season
18-17 with the 4th seed in the East 👀 pic.twitter.com/ihxH4gWfmr
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) March 1, 2021
The Knicks benefitted once again from another monster performance from first-time All-Star Julius Randle. The 26-year-old finished with a team-high 25 points alongside eight boards and six dimes. Randle was virtually unstoppable as he erupted for 17 of his 25 markers in the second half, eventually putting this one away.
Aside from Randle, RJ Barrett also had an impressive evening, finishing with 21 points, five rebounds, three assists, one steal, and one block. He has been a barometer for the Knicks' success this season as they are now 18-0 when Barrett finishes with a positive plus/minus. He was a +18 against the Pistons.
The Knicks are 18-0 this season when RJ Barrett has a positive plus/minus 🤯
(h/t @nykskip ) pic.twitter.com/BDGxMbLHFu
— NBACentral (@TheNBACentral) March 1, 2021
Will the Knicks get another one?
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