Knicks coach Mike Brown sounds off on foul calls after Game 3 loss: ‘Never thought I’d see that’
Summary
Knicks coach Mike Brown criticized the referees for uneven foul calls after New York lost 115-111 to the San Antonio Spurs in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. The Spurs had many more free throws than the Knicks in the second half, which Brown said made winning difficult. Knicks players focused more on their own mistakes, like turnovers, as reasons for the loss.Key Facts
- The Spurs won Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Knicks, 115-111, at Madison Square Garden.
- San Antonio attempted 24 free throws in the second half, while New York had only 8.
- Fourteen of the Spurs' free throws came in the third quarter alone; the Knicks had just 3 then.
- The Knicks were quickly put into the bonus (extra free throw situation) early in the fourth quarter.
- Knicks coach Mike Brown said the foul calls were inconsistent and said the officials admitted both teams fouled a lot.
- Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 32 points and had 9 free throws, tied with Knicks player Jalen Brunson.
- Knicks players noted their 13 turnovers, which led to 21 points for the Spurs, as key to their loss.
- Officiating has been a major topic during these Finals, with the Spurs averaging more free throw attempts than the Knicks across the games.
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