The Knicks’ depth was an issue all season, and it’s expectedly become a disadvantage in their first-round series against the Pistons.
DETROIT — The Knicks’ depth was an issue all season, and it’s expectedly become a disadvantage in their first-round series against the Pistons.He had just four points in 22 minutes off the bench on 2-for-7 shooting from the field, missing all three of his 3-point attempts.
And with the Knicks trailing by three with 2.6 seconds left, he missed two free throws — the second on purpose. “Just gotta keep playing,” coach Tom Thibodeau said of McBride. “Next play, just keep getting ready, each game is different. How you reset is important. One game really has nothing to do with the next so just put the proper amount of time into preparation to get yourselves ready to play.”Knicks guard Miles McBride goes up for a shot as Detroit Pistons forward Tim Hardaway Jr. and center Jalen Duren defend in the first half of Game 5.For the series, McBride is averaging 4 points per game on brutal 26.9 percent shooting from the field and 25 percent shooting from deep. In Tuesday’s loss, he played most of the final three minutes with Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart momentarily on the bench with injuries andMcBride and Cam Payne replaced them with disastrous results, turning a two-point deficit to a six-point deficit before Brunson and Hart returned.In the four games since, he recorded just six points and two assists in 32 minutes while shooting 33.3 percent from the field and missing his lone 3-pointer. He committed seven fouls as well.Cameron Payne #1 of the New York Knicks looks on during the game against the Detroit Pistons during Round 1 Game 5 of the 2025 NBA Playoffs on April 29, 2025 at Madison Square Garden in New York CityFor the series, the Pistons have 153 points from their bench, while the Knicks have 63 — second least among playoff teams, behind the Lakers heading into their Game 5 on Wednesday night. A lack of depth was expected after the Knicks made blockbuster trades to acquire Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges and gaveMiles McBride of the Knicks drives to the basket during the game against the Detroit Pistons during Game 5 of the 2025 NBA Playoffs on April 29, 2025 at Madison Square Garden.But McBride was one of the few reserves the Knicks could count on, averaging 9.5 points on 36.9 percent shooting from 3-point range. So far this postseason, that hasn’t been the case.Joseph StaszewskiKnicks guard Miles McBride goes up for a shot as Detroit Pistons forward Tim Hardaway Jr. and center Jalen Duren defend in the first half of Game 5.Cameron Payne #1 of the New York Knicks looks on during the game against the Detroit Pistons during Round 1 Game 5 of the 2025 NBA Playoffs on April 29, 2025 at Madison Square Garden in New York CityMiles McBride of the Knicks drives to the basket during the game against the Detroit Pistons during Game 5 of the 2025 NBA Playoffs on April 29, 2025 at Madison Square Garden.
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