Knicks’ Tom Thibodeau 3 wins shy of 1st NBA Finals appearance as head coach

Knicks’ Tom Thibodeau 3 wins shy of 1st NBA Finals appearance as head coach

INDIANAPOLIS — Tom Thibodeau can smell it, but he won’t inhale. It’s been 14 years since the Knicks’ head coach last reached this point — nine playoff wins deep, one round away from the NBA Finals, still standing as one of the league’s last four teams. And yet here he is, measured as ever, not letting himself feel what’s so close he can taste it. Staying even-keel is one of Thibodeau’s mantras. Don’t get too high in victory. Don’t get too low in…