Heat, Knicks start 2nd round Sunday in rivalry’s return -
They were foul-filled matchups at the end of the 1990s, better fit for brawlers than ballers, and beautiful to watch only for someone who loves ferocious competition like Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau.
The typically gruff Thibodeau, then an assistant under Jeff Van Gundy, chuckled repeatedly recalling the history this week, particularly Allan Houston’s shot to win the 1999 first-round series - another of the six No. 8 upsets of No. 1 in NBA history. “So for us, those are the war stories of the past and they’re cool to hear and they’re cool to see highlights of it, but as a team we’ve got our own path and our own vibe and way to navigate that,” swingman Josh Hart said.
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