TNT's Stan Van Gundy criticizes 'soft' late-game Knicks defense, referees' missed goaltend in Game 1 loss

'My impression coming out of it was that the Knicks’ defense was just soft'

5/23/2025, 5:37 AM
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) controls the ball against Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (23) in the third quarter during game one of the eastern conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. / Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) controls the ball against Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (23) in the third quarter during game one of the eastern conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. / Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin (1) reacts in the second half against the New York Knicks during game one of the eastern conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden / Wendell Cruz - Imagn Images
Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin (1) reacts in the second half against the New York Knicks during game one of the eastern conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden / Wendell Cruz - Imagn Images
May 21, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) defends against Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) in the fourth quarter during game one of the eastern conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. / Brad Penner-Imagn Images
May 21, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) defends against Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) in the fourth quarter during game one of the eastern conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. / Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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