There are rarely good moments for a Western Conference road trip. But now seems like it couldn’t be worse timing for Tom Thibodeau.
The embattled coach, whose defense Sunday allowed more points in regulation than any Knicks team since the Jimmy Carter administration, will find it harder to cool off his hot seat with five daunting road games in seven days.
The first matchup Tuesday in Utah was supposed to be the easiest of the trip, but the Jazz (10-5) has bucked expectations and is undefeated at home with an assist from high altitude conditions.
