Knicks Bulletin: ‘They got an edge about them. They know basketball ‘

No practice for knicks on Super Bowl Sunday means tough exercise Monday ahead of Tuesday’s first stage of an upcoming back-to-back.

New York flies to Indianapolis to meet Pacers first before welcoming Atlanta Hawks In the last Knicks’ game before the All-Star break.

Here’s the latest from Coach Thibs and a couple of knicks to them without a Super Bowl Hangover.

Tom Thibodeau

By inserting Miles McBride in the second half against Celtics:

“That was part of the reason we put Deuce in the second half just to get the shooting because of the help that came from the back, just to try to open it to (Karl-Anthony Towns) a little more.”

About having rebounding problems and fighting defensively against Boston:

“It’s a collection on both sides of the ball. Rebounding was problematic to start. It was problematic everywhere.

“And then the (defensive) shell, hold the ball in front (of the defender). Sometimes there were some good initial sequences.

“They injured us with the second shot. They hurt us with some triangles. “

By learning loss:

“Yes, yes, you learn from every game. The disappointment of a loss, but make sure we learn from it. Obviously, we have to take a hard look and get better. “

On TJ Warren’s spectacle in G League:

“I have a lot of respect for what he is doing. He has had a fantastic year and he has been big down there. For our young guys to see such a thing that loves the game, great teammate and obviously he has been fantastic on the floor; I have a lot of respect for what he is doing. “

Jalen Brunson

On Karl-Anthony Towns’ fight against Boston:

“They did certain things, but I believe at the same time, it’s on us too. We do not win individually and we need him. And I think, since teammates, including myself, know that we just have to put him in a better position to succeed. “

On the loss to Boston:

“The scale that failed as a whole was just unacceptable. Just not playing our style with basketball. “

Karl-Anthony Towns

About how Celtics limited his production:

“I want to see the tape to find out. However, I got a good idea. “

By playing through damage on Saturday:

“Yes, I wanted to play. I would. Great game and I would go out there and compete.

“No (I’m not 100%), but I know I can do something in my mind if I put the work in, so I just wanted to play.”

On the new All-Star Tournament-like format:

“It’s something new, so I hope the fans enjoy it. It will be cool to be part of something that happens for the first time on All-Star (weekend). I’m excited to be part of it. … just show up with a sweater and play. “

Josh Hart

On Saturday despite having the tenderness of the knee:

“If I’m out there I’m good enough to play.”

On Knicks’ fight against Boston:

“We didn’t come out well. We were stagnant. They had the grain and Horford clogged the paint. We just didn’t perform. “

On Knicks’ collapse in the second half after being as close as three points behind:

“We did a good job of getting the game close. We were down three at one point. And then they ran a stack action and we couldn’t stop it. “

On the team fails to stop Jayson Tatum:

“He made some tough shots, but in the first half we did extremely hard for him. And then in the second half we couldn’t get a stop and he hit some hard shots at the end of the shooting clock.

“He is an all-star for a reason. He will hit shots down. “

Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics Player)

On playing at Madison Square Garden:

“I saw Denzel Washington sitting in the court, so I was excited about it. Tried to (put a show).

“Besides Boston, it’s probably the best place to play. They all got celebrities, but they also have that edge. They got an edge about them. They know basketball, they are passionate, they sing and cheer all the time. So it’s a special place to play. “

About playing on MSG gives visitors players an advantage:

“I don’t know you have to ask the Knicks players.”

Brian Scalabrine (former NBA player)

On Knicks’ match against elite teams:

“If you’re knicks, it all comes down. As now you are reminded that you are just not at the same level and that you have a long way to go. “