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In a post-game interview, Thibodeau explained his reasoning behind this decision when asked by Ian Begley, an NBA insider from SNY. He stated, “I didn’t like the energy of the group,” indicating that he felt the need to shake things up in search of a spark on the court. Thibodeau further elaborated that players must perform their roles effectively, and Sims did not meet the standards required during that game.