The Knicks and Celtics will battle it out in Game 6 in Madison Square Garden.
It’s no secret that Knicks’ head coach Tom Thibodeau prefers to have his starters play heavy minutes, whether we’re talking about the regular or postseason. ‘Thibs’ not only expects it, but he demands it, and it’s something basketball fans are accustomed to, dating back to his days with the Chicago Bulls.
During the 82-game grind of the regular season, all five of New York’s starters – Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns – averaged 35 or more minutes on a nightly basis. Of the 569 qualified players on NBA.com, the five Knicks all rank inside the top 25 for minutes played, with Hart (2nd),…