Mike Brown, the coach of the Knicks, has reiterated his preference for a specific substitution pattern: keeping both Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns on the bench at the beginning of the second and fourth quarters. This approach contrasts with staggering their playtimes, which would ensure one of them is always on the court. Brown is standing by this decision, but acknowledges it’s a strategy he might be compelled to reconsider.

English Translation:

Mike Brown Stands By Knicks’ Substitution Strategy, Hints at Potential Shift

Mike Brown, the Knicks’ coach, has reaffirmed his preference for a particular substitution pattern: benching both Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns at the outset of the second and fourth quarters. This method differs from staggering their minutes, which would guarantee one of them is consistently playing. Brown is firm in his current decision, but he concedes it’s a tactic he may ultimately be forced to re-evaluate.