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New York Knicks Fans Call For Tom Thibodeau’s Firing After Embarrassing Conference Finals Exit Against Pacers

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Fans react to the Knicks' postseason exit
Tom Thibodeau (Photo By Vincent Carchietta/Imagn Images)

The New York Knicks’ postseason run ended in heartbreak, and fans are not holding back. After a dramatic series of momentum swings, the Knicks fell to the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference finals, sparking immediate calls for head coach Tom Thibodeau’s firing.

Despite a thrilling comeback in Game 3, where New York erased a 20-point deficit to keep the series alive, the team couldn’t maintain consistency. In their recent knock, the Knicks struggled under Pacers pressure, committing 17 turnovers and losing control in the second half. Despite intense efforts from OG Anunoby, who scored 24 points, and Karl Towns, who scored 22 points and had 14 rebounds, the Knicks couldn’t keep pace and were defeated by the Pacers 108-125.

Knicks fans, frustrated by blown leads and stagnant offense, took to social media demanding a change on the bench. Many turned the heat toward Thibodeau after this unexpected elimination. Game 3 had momentarily restored hope, proving the Knicks could battle back. But after collapsing in Game 6, fans saw it as the final straw.

With another playoff disappointment, the Knicks face an offseason of tough decisions. For many fans, the first move should be finding a new voice on the sidelines. The message from the fanbase is loud and clear that it’s high time to change the time.

Social Media Demands Tom Thibodeau’s Exit After New York Knicks’ Postseason Exit

Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks players on the court
Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks players (Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images)

Criticism ramped up around Tom Thibodeau’s stubborn playcalling and lack of adjustment, even when the series was still winnable. Now, Fans on social media post their opinions, highlighting their genuine frustration with the Knicks’ unfortunate final-round exit.

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A fan wrote, “Thibs gone tomorrow”

A fan posted his frustration and wrote, “I never wanna see Thibs coach an NBA game ever in life again…”

Someone made an ironic post with a gif, “when we gotta fire Thibs and trade Josh”

Here, someone making his opinion posted, “Josh Hart can’t be back & Thibs can’t be back, y’all enjoy the offseason, grad school calls”

Another one appreciating Thibodeau tweeted, “I appreciate everything Thibs has done to turn the Knicks around, but the front office needs to take a real look at Mike Malone this offseason.”

Another One posted, “Thibs could watch you drop 60 in 2 minutes and then you look over and there’s Josh Hart at the scorers table.“

Here, someone gave a strong statement by explaining, “Thibs has gotta go. Turnovers are on the players, but not making any adjustments is coaching malpractice. Not running back the slower tempo and movement from G5 is malpractice. Not playing your bench all year to experiment with matchups until the ECF is malpractice.“

The Knicks’ latest playoff exit reignited long-standing frustrations within the fanbase. With calls from Tom Thibodeau’s dismissal growing louder, change feels inevitable. As the offseason begins, all eyes are on the front office to follow a new direction.

Also Read: Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks Post-Game Stats: Pascal Siakam Named ECF MVP As Pacers Advance To NBA Finals

Ananya Mallick

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