Knicks' Best Lineup Underutilized, Questions Arise Over Thibodeau's Strategy

Despite the success of the Knicks' best lineup, head coach Tom Thibodeau's substitutions have been questioned, particularly his decision to frequently substitute RJ Barrett for Immanuel Quickley.

• The New York Knicks' best lineup, which includes Immanuel Quickley, Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and Julius Randle, outscore opponents by 26.5 points per 100 possessions this season.
• Despite the success of this lineup, head coach Tom Thibodeau has been deviating from it, often substituting RJ Barrett for Quickley in the final minutes of games.
• Thibodeau's decisions have been questioned, especially after a recent loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder where Quickley was substituted out while on a scoring streak.
• Thibodeau has justified his decisions by stating that he makes substitutions based on what the game needs, including factors such as matchups, size, and switching.
• Despite Quickley's strong performance, his playing time has decreased this season, leading to questions about Thibodeau's rotation strategy.

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