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De'Aaron Fox Was the MVP of NBA Finals Game 1 — for the New York Knicks

De'Aaron Fox Was the MVP of NBA Finals Game 1 — for the New York Knicks

Summary

De'Aaron Fox played poorly in Game 1 of the NBA Finals for the San Antonio Spurs, scoring only seven points with many missed shots and turnovers. Meanwhile, rookie Dylan Harper had a strong debut by scoring 16 points, raising questions about the Spurs’ choice to keep Fox on the court in critical moments.

Key Facts

  • The Spurs signed De'Aaron Fox to a four-year, $229 million contract extension before the season.
  • Fox had a rough Game 1, missing many shots and committing three turnovers.
  • Fox scored 7 points on 3-of-13 shooting and had 5 assists.
  • Rookie Dylan Harper scored 16 points on 6-of-10 shooting in his Finals debut.
  • The Spurs lost the game after Fox missed a crucial shot near the end.
  • Fans and observers wondered why coach Mitch Johnson kept Fox in instead of playing Harper.
  • Fox’s costly performance happened despite his large salary and key role on the team.
  • The next game (Game 2) is set to happen on Friday.
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