It was all for naught, with a failed Jalen Brunson game-winner going in and out of the basket as time expired. But that game-winning attempt was only required after Josh Hart committed a foul on Coby White's three-point attempt with 3.2 seconds left. Chicago's fourth-year guard sunk all three free throws, and the rest is recent history.

After playing with a tight rotation in close games, Tom Thibodeau opened it up from eight to nine players Tuesday with the addition of Matt Ryan.

Tuesday’s 2024 Emirates NBA Cup action included a win for the New York Knicks over the Philadelphia 76ers, 111-99. Each New York starter played 34 minutes or more, with Deuce McBride leading players off of the bench with almost 26 minutes.

Those types of injuries are bound to happen, and the Knicks, who are approaching their 10th game of the season Tuesday in Philly, haven’t looked equipped to deal with it.

T om Thibodeau and playing his starters big minutes: it’s hard to name a more iconic aspect of an NBA coach’s current reputation. This pattern has held true throughout Thibode