RJ Barrett #9 of the New York Knicks grabs a rebound from Andre Drummond #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second quarter at Staples Center on May 11, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. Credit: Getty Images/Harry How
When the game was over the tension and anger was palpable, even via Zoom. The Knicks had blown a fourth-quarter lead, an overtime lead and in the process of losing to the Lakers on Tuesday night, also saw a drop from fourth to sixth place in the Eastern Conference standings.
Tom Thibodeau was short with his answers, referring every query back to the simple fact that they just had to get one more rebound.