Gregg Popovich Refreshes Spurs Before NBA Finals Game 3 Against Knicks
Summary
Gregg Popovich, former head coach of the San Antonio Spurs, encouraged the team to focus on their upcoming NBA Finals Game 3 against the New York Knicks after losing the first two games. The Spurs are trailing 0-2 in the series and see Game 3 as a crucial opportunity to stay in the championship race.Key Facts
- Gregg Popovich stepped down as Spurs head coach in May 2025 after a mild stroke.
- Popovich advised the Spurs to forget the first two games and focus on Game 3.
- The Spurs lost Game 1 after blowing a 14-point lead but nearly won Game 2 after a late comeback.
- The Spurs are currently down 0-2 in the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks.
- No NBA team has ever come back from a 0-3 deficit to win a series.
- The Milwaukee Bucks came back from an 0-2 deficit to win the NBA Finals in 2021.
- Game 3 is scheduled at 8:30 p.m. at Madison Square Garden.
- The Knicks aim to win their first championship since 1973; the Spurs last won in 2014.
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