The New York Knicks celebrated a decisive victory over the Washington Wizards, winning 122-103 despite nearly losing a commanding 33-point lead. After suffering from previous back-to-back collapses, the team showed resilience at Madison Square Garden, aiming to improve their lead management. Coach Tom Thibodeau praised players like Tyler Kolek for their contributions and emphasized the need for tougher play when ahead. Notably, Cam Payne delivered critical moments with timely shooting, showcasing the team's collective effort to handle the absence of star player Jalen Brunson. The Knicks' upcoming games will test their consistency further.
The second quarter was really good, and it allowed Cam to get some rest there. But it's more how the team was functioning. Building that lead was more a byproduct of staying organized and penetration and making the right reads. So it was good.
We have to play tougher with the lead. But that was a big shot for us. Cam isn't afraid to let it fly in those spots, which is what we like about him. He stepped up and gave us some really good minutes tonight.
He's not afraid. Cam is going to let it fly, which is what we like about him. We have to play tougher with a big lead, but that was a big shot.
Tyler gave us great minutes. We built the lead which allowed Cam to get some rest there. It was more how the team was functioning. We stayed organized and he was making the right reads - it was good to see, he's done a good job for us.
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