Let’s move on from that embarrassing Game 2, shall we? The Knicks return home to Madison Square Garden to have the backing of their rabid fanbase. There’s only one other fanbase in the NBA that rivals the Knicks: the Sacramento Kings. Sacramento's fanbase was like a sixth man in the first two games of their series against the defending champion Golden State Warriors. While the makeup of the two fanbases couldn't be more opposed, they both have survived decades of ineptitude, remaining loyal. But the Knicks have to earn their fan's support.
After coaching an elite Game 1, Tom Thibodeau fell back into his worst habits, failing to adjust to J.