The Knicks' RJ Barrett and the Wizards' Rui Hachimura watch Barrett's shot during the second half of an NBA game Thursday at Madison Square Garden. Credit: AP/Frank Franklin II
After the trade deadline passed, Tom Thibodeau spoke about his affection for the current roster, insisting he was pleased that the Knicks kept nearly the entire roster intact. It’s safe to say that his message at halftime a few hours later might not have been quite as kind.
After opting to keep the team nearly whole at the NBA’s trade deadline Thursday, the Knicks took the floor at Madison Square Garden against the struggling and shorthanded Wizards, who they had just dominated two days earlier.