It was a disappointing end to the 2024-25 season for the New York Knicks as they were eliminated by the Indiana Pacers in six games in the Eastern Conference Finals.
After reaching the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2000, the Knicks never really showed up in the series as they fell down 2-0 early on after losing the first two games at Madison Square Garden.
New York was never able to climb their way out of the hole they had dug themselves into as the Pacers were able to advance to the NBA Finals in six games while the Knicks’ offseason now begins earlier than expected.
New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau with center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) against the Phoenix Suns.
New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau with center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center.
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There have been many fingers pointed as to why New York was unable to reach the Finals with many blaming now former head coach Tom Thibodeau after they fired him on Tuesday, along with Karl-Anthony Towns and their lack of depth.
While there are many areas of blame for the Knicks’ playoff exit, it seemed as though their players were quickly able to get over their disappointing defeat by Indiana as they were seen partying on Monday night, just two games after being eliminated.
In a photo posted on X, Jalen Brunson, Towns, OG Anunoby, Cameron Payne, Josh Hart and PJ Tucker were all seen partying at a Chelsea bar on Monday night and fans are not happy.
“Is it me, or do they look too happy. I’m still not completely over the loss,” one fan commented.
“Damn it hasn’t even been a week yet. They ain’t expect to get that far did they,” another fan said.
“Why would you party after losing the third round so badly,” one fan commented.
“UNSERIOUS franchise,” another fan posted.
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11), forward OG Anunoby (8), and center Karl-Anthony Towns (32)
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11), forward OG Anunoby (8), and center Karl-Anthony Towns (32)
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It is clear that fans are displeased with the fact that New York’s biggest stars are already out partying just two days after suffering a season-ending loss and a day before their head coach was fired.
This is a bad look for the Knicks' stars, especially Towns and Brunson, and the franchise now enters a crucial offseason as they try to upgrade their roster for another deep playoff run next season.