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Charles Barkley Criticizes Knicks' NBA Finals Game 3 Strategy

Charles Barkley Criticizes Knicks' NBA Finals Game 3 Strategy

Summary

The New York Knicks lost Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals to the San Antonio Spurs, ending their 13-game playoff winning streak. NBA analyst Charles Barkley criticized the Knicks for relying too much on Jalen Brunson and not using Karl-Anthony Towns enough during the game.

Key Facts

  • The Knicks lost Game 3 with a score of 115-111 against the Spurs.
  • This was the first NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden since 1999.
  • Jalen Brunson scored the most points for the Knicks with 32 but was not very efficient, making 11 of 25 shots.
  • Charles Barkley said the Knicks played too much around Brunson and did not use Karl-Anthony Towns enough.
  • Karl-Anthony Towns scored 11 points on 4 of 10 shooting, his lowest in the series.
  • OG Anunoby scored 28 points with good shooting accuracy, and Josh Hart added 16 points for the Knicks.
  • The Knicks currently lead the series 2-1 after winning both initial games in San Antonio.
  • Game 4 is scheduled to start at 8:30 p.m. ET on the following Wednesday.
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