The Knicks are set to face the Pistons in a potentially decisive Game 5 at Madison Square Garden, riding high on two consecutive wins in Detroit. Coach Tom Thibodeau emphasized the importance of mental toughness and discipline, asserting that belief in continuous improvement is essential during the playoffs. He also addressed the need to ignore distractions from media and social platforms, focusing solely on preparation for victory. The ongoing development of Mikal Bridges' defensive skills is highlighted, showcasing his consistent ascent in performance throughout the season.
Mental toughness to me is the belief you can always do things better. I know we have a mentally tough team and we understand it's a big part of winning. I think when you look at playoffs a lot of times you see there's a lot of one-possession games, and you don't know what possession is going to be the difference. That's why every possession does matter and you should fight to win every possession. And so, you get a couple stops in a row and you get a hustle play. And the next thing you know you are on a run. You have to have the belief and the toughness, but I also think the discipline has to be a priority for everybody.
To me, it's understanding what goes into winning. I think for the media and social media, it's to add all those other things into it. For us, we don't get lost in that stuff because that stuff doesn't matter. What matters is how you prepare yourself to win and understand what goes into winning. If you do that, you'll enhance your chances of winning.
I think for the entire season, it's been a steady climb for him. He's always had that ability. He's always been a very good defensive.
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