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Craig Carton Discusses Knicks' Coaching and Performance

Craig Carton, a passionate Knicks fan, shared his views on the current state of the New York Knicks, highlighting the coaching changes from Tom Thibodeau to Mike Brown. Carton acknowledged Thibodeau’s positive contributions to the team, noting that he led the Knicks to their first conference final in years. However, Carton also pointed out that while many fans debate coaching abilities, the real test for Mike Brown and the team will come in the postseason.

Carton further examined the team's performance by comparing their records against top teams under both coaches. He mentioned that under Thibodeau last season, the Knicks had a disappointing record of 10-20 against the top six teams in both the Eastern and Western Conferences. Conversely, this season under Mike Brown, the Knicks stand at 16-9 against the same calibre of teams, showing clear improvement. Carton emphasized this significant turnaround, especially after their recent win against the Toronto Raptors, where the Knicks maintained a strong performance throughout the game.

Reflecting on last night's victory against the Raptors, which marked their 12th consecutive win over Toronto, Carton highlighted the significance of such wins. He praised the Knicks for overcoming what he viewed as a "trap game," a sentiment he had echoed on his radio show where he advised caution against betting on the Knicks. Despite his skepticism, the Knicks secured a solid win, reinforcing his belief in their potential to achieve greatness this season. Looking ahead, Carton expressed enthusiasm but remained cautious about their upcoming game against the formidable Oklahoma City Thunder.