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Tom Thibodeau Dismissed Knicks Injury Concerns With Hilariously Deadpan Response

New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau speaks with reporters on May 25, 2025. | @sny_knicks / X / Screensho

The New York Knicks rallied hard to come back against the Indiana Pacers in Game 3 of their playoff series on Sunday night, at long last getting on the board with one win to Indiana's two. The thrilling fourth quarter was led by none other than big man Karl-Anthony Towns, who, after a trade to N.Y. in the fall, has become somewhat of a hero for Knicks fans, especially during this playoff run.

That said, however, he did seem a touch worse for the wear by the end of the game. The center was obviously grabbing onto his left knee at that point and asked to sub out with a little under a minute left. Shortly after, guard Josh Hart looked to land weirdly on his right knee, though he did not exit the contest. KAT eventually came back in, too.

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