Knicks Bulletin: ‘They got an edge about them. They know basketball’

No hoops Monday as New York gears up for another back-to-back.

No practice for the Knicks on Super Bowl Sunday means tough exercise on Monday ahead of Tuesday’s first leg of the upcoming back-to-back slate.

New York flies to Indianapolis to face the Pacers first before welcoming the Atlanta Hawks in the final Knicks games before the All-Star break.

Here’s the latest from Coach Thibs and a few Knicks for those without a Super Bowl hangover.

Tom Thibodeau

On inserting Miles McBride in the second half against the Celtics:

“That was part of the reason why we put Deuce in the second half just to get the shooting, because of the help that was coming from the back side, just to try and open it up for [Karl-Anthony Towns] a little bit more.”

On having rebounding issues and struggling defensively against Boston:

“It’s a compilation on both sides of the ball. The rebounding was problematic to start. It was problematic throughout.

“And then the [defensive] shell, keeping the ball in front [of the defender]. Sometimes there were some good initial sequences.

“They hurt us with the second shot. They hurt us with some threes.”

On learning from losses:

“Yeah, well, you learn from every game. The disappointment of a loss, but make sure that we learn from it. Obviously, we have to take a hard look and get better.”

On T.J. Warren’s play in the G League:

“I have a lot of respect for what he’s doing. He’s had a terrific year, and he’s been great down there. For our young guys to watch somebody like that, who loves the game, great teammate and obviously he’s been terrific on the floor; I have a lot of respect for what he’s doing.”

Jalen Brunson

On Karl-Anthony Towns’ struggles against Boston:

“They did certain things, but I think at the same time, it’s on us, too. We’re not gonna win individually, and we need him. And I think as teammates, including myself, know we just need to put him in a better position to be successful.”

On the loss to Boston:

“The measuring stick failing as a whole was just unacceptable. Just not playing our style of basketball.”

Karl-Anthony Towns

On how the Celtics limited his production:

“I’m gonna watch the tape to find out. I got a good idea, though.”

On playing through injury on Saturday:

“Yeah, I wanted to play. I wanted to. Great game and I wanted to go out there and compete.

“No (I’m not at 100%), but I know I can do anything in my mind if I put the work in, so I just wanted to play.”

On the new All-Star tournament-like format:

“It’s something new so I hope the fans enjoy it. It’s going to be cool to be part of something that’s for the first time happening at All-Star [weekend]. I’m excited to be a part of it. … Just show up with a jersey on and play.”

Josh Hart

On playing on Saturday despite having knee soreness:

“If I’m out there, I’m good enough to play.”

On the Knicks’ struggles against Boston:

“We didn’t come out great. We were stagnant. They had Kornet and Horford clogging up the paint. We just didn’t execute.”

On the Knicks’ second-half collapse after getting as close as three points behind:

“We did a good job getting the game close. We were down three at one point. And then they were running a stack action, and we couldn’t stop it.”

On the team failing to stop Jayson Tatum:

“He made some tough shots, but in the first half, we made it extremely tough on him. And then in the second half, we couldn’t get stops, and he hit some tough shots at the end of the shot clock.

“He’s an All-Star for a reason. He’s gonna knock down shots.”

Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics Player)

On playing at Madison Square Garden:

“I saw Denzel Washington sitting courtside, so I was excited about that. Tried to [put on a show].

“Besides Boston, it’s probably the best place to play. They got all the celebrities, but they also have that edge. They got an edge about them. They know basketball, they’re passionate, they’re chanting and cheering the whole time. So, it is a special place to play.”

On whether playing at MSG gives visiting players an advantage:

“I don’t know, you gotta ask the Knicks players that.”

Brian Scalabrine (Former NBA Player)

On the Knicks’ struggles against elite teams:

“If you’re the Knicks, it all comes crashing down. Like, now you are reminded once again that you are just not at the same level and you have a long way to go.”