‘That was a dumbass play’: De’Aaron Fox’s gaffe leaves door open for historic Knicks comeback
Summary
The New York Knicks made the largest comeback in NBA Finals history by overcoming a 29-point deficit to beat the San Antonio Spurs 107-106. Near the end of the game, Spurs player De’Aaron Fox made a risky move that led to a blocked shot, allowing the Knicks to score the winning basket in the final seconds.Key Facts
- The Spurs led the game by 29 points in the third quarter.
- The Knicks erased the entire deficit and won 107-106.
- De’Aaron Fox tried to score a layup instead of running down the clock in the final seconds.
- Fox’s shot was blocked by Knicks player OG Anunoby, who then scored the winning tip-in.
- Fox explained he tried to get a layup to go up by three points and force the Knicks to take a three-point shot.
- Spurs coach Mitch Johnson said the team lost their early game flow and aggressiveness in the second half.
- The Knicks’ comeback is their closest step toward their first NBA championship since 1973.
- Charles Barkley criticized Fox’s decision as a poor play during a post-game show.
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