Thibodeau has experienced plenty of success during his head coaching tenure, which kicked off with a similarly successful five-season run with our Chicago Bulls. All told, his Bulls, Minnesota Timberwolves and Knicks clubs logged a cumulative 578-420 regular season record and a 48-55 playoff record, including two East Finals berths.
"I just fell in love. I liked the Knicks before then but that series, when John Starks head butted Reggie Miller, man I became officially obsessed. I went from 'I like the Knicks' to 'the Knicks are my entire life.'"
"There's also a huge Filipino community here, which brings a feeling of home, especially seeing all the variety of dishes like lumpia or chicken adobo, that reminds me of my grandma or childhood moments in the Philippines."
Jayson Tatum admitted before the game that he wasn't particularly excited about the prospect of returning to the building where he tore his Achilles, and he started icy cold from the floor. He was 2-for-11 in the first half, and after the game, he said the return was 'a lot, especially at the beginning.'
If I'm thinking about playing well to make sure I get paid, that could mess with me, Brunson said. I play best when I have a free mind, and that did that for me. A lot of people say I sacrificed for the team. 100% I sacrificed for the team. But most importantly, I made sure my family and I are taken care of Obviously, we'd love for them to do right by me. I think anyone would. I feel like I sacrificed.
The New York Knicks (34-19) welcome in the Indiana Pacers (13-40) after winning five home games in a row. It begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. The Knicks took care of business in their most recent matchup 111-89 against the Celtics on Sunday. The Pacers enter this contest after a 122-104 loss to the Raptors on Sunday. Jalen Brunson's team-leading 31 points led the Knicks in the victory. Pascal Siakam scored 18 points in the Pacers' loss, leading the team.
