DETROIT — Tom Thibodeau is correct. The Knicks were one Mikal Bridges shot from redirecting the conversation to the positive developments of their first-round series against the Pistons.&nbsp;

<a href="https://nypost.com/2025/04/22/sports/mikal-bridges-couldnt-rewrite-his-painful-knicks-narrative-with-game-2-in-balance/">But Bridges missed</a>. He missed four times in the final four minutes of Game 2, actually. And ignoring everything else is not on the table for the Knicks or their coach.&nbsp;

The feel-good train filled with chill vibes and consolation prizes departed from the station in the summertime, when the Knicks spilled their assets for Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns.&nbsp;

The feel-good train filled with chill vibes and consolation prizes departed from the station in the summertime, when the Knicks spilled their assets for Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns. {ai:summary}<p>The Knicks faced a pivotal moment in their first-round series against the Pistons, narrowly missing a chance to shift the narrative after Mikal Bridges' missed shots in the final minutes of Game 2. Coach Tom Thibodeau acknowledges the need to address the team's challenges rather than focus on past positives. </p><p>The Knicks' offseason moves, including acquiring Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns, have raised expectations that are now unmet, leaving the team in a precarious position. #sports</p>

Game 3 is a sink-or-swim moment for Tom Thibodeau — and changes are needed

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