While coach Tom Thibodeau was clearly concerned there could be a carryover from the team’s preseason clunker Wednesday, Julius Randle seemed more confident the team can flip a switch when the games begin to count next week.at the Garden. “The real thing is here. Obviously we don’t like how we finished this preseason and we’re going to have to take strides and step forwards in these next coming days.
“I didn’t think it was an offensive foul. But it was nothing I said. I think I just clapped and it’s an automatic tech,” Brunson said. “That’s it.”see alsoThibodeau rejected the idea that the backup guard is sitting because he’s negotiating a contract extension. Asked if he’s concerned about Quickley’s injury for the regular-season opener on Oct. 25, Thibodeau said: “I just take it day by day. Hopefully he’s better tomorrow.”