Tom Thibodeau about what he loved Tyler Kolek’s appearance in Knicks Win, “This is important”

They have lost several winnable games, but the organization slowly returns to education because they now have a winning series with two games.

The recent victory of the Knicks was against the Shorthanded Dallas Mavericks, since they have now improved to a 45:26 record for the season.

Tom Thibodeau about Tyler Kolek’s performance

The Knicks had no problems dealing with the Mavericks, thanks to incredible goal appearances by Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby.

However, head coach Tom Thibodeau ensured that the rookie -wachmann Tyler Kolek, who played against the MAVs for 19 minutes.

“Only constant improvement, he learns, becomes better every game, he has played many good games, the fourth start that we get into a good rhythm because of movement, and his ability to read, and everyone can play that,” said coach Thibs about Kolek.

He added: “If everyone helps each other, the game is much easier.”

With Brunson’s return about a week, Kolek’s improvement is a good sign for the Knicks.

Even if coach Thibodeau is not known to distribute big minutes on the bench, it would not hurt to have this option Playoff time, especially since Brunson will probably be a minute restriction when returning.

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Kolek’s playmaking impressed coach Thibodeau

In 19 minutes the Knicks rookie ended the night with only 2 points and 1 rebound. However, Kolek’s biggest contribution was his elite play skills.

The future 24-year-old guard achieved 9 assists in the 128-113 victory for the Knicks. Trainer Thibs recognized the importance of Kolek’s game skills after the game.

“I think that’s important. He had nine, cam had 5, Josh at 11, kat at 11, when the ball moves so, it is difficult to defend it,” said Thibodeau about the assists of the Knicks.

While Kolek’s 9 templates noticed, several stars ended the night in a double -digit assistant. The Knicks remain the third seed in the Eastern Conference.