Overview

• 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.