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[nmz @nmzhoops]

Lakers might as well sign this guy out of the stands, he probably shoots better then their wings too 🤷🏾‍♂️

[nmz @nmzhoops]

@PranavSriraman I actually think it’s a pretty calculated risk

If they come back from 3-1, he’s getting all the flowers for doing something that’s only ever been done once

If not, well we knew it was over anyways, what else was he supposed to say

When no one believes you can fire this off

[nmz @nmzhoops]

@RK_DRAFT amen

[nmz @nmzhoops]

Their season ended in that 3rd quarter.

Lost count of how many 0-1 pass possessions they had that ended in a missed jumper.

They didn’t work as hard to find quality shots and the long rebounds (& tovs) got the ball rolling for the Knicks in transition.

The rest is history.

[Sam Esfandiari @samesfandiari]

Fox deserves criticism he's getting BUT go rewatch it and good lord... the spurs do not run anything. Largely, just standing around ball watching

[nmz @nmzhoops]

KAT is a special talent.

He was often maligned in Minnesota for making that Rudy partnership work trying to cosplay as a wing spotting up, attacking closeouts, running PNR, etc.

Now in NY he’s playing the best ball of his career & the team is an absolute juggernaut.

Salute.

[Tommy Beer @TommyBeer]

Not only does KAT lead all NBA players in +/- this postseason (+262) and all players in the Finals (+48), Towns has posted a positive plus/minus in every single one of the 18 games the Knicks have played in these playoffs.

That’s the longest such streak in NBA postseason history

Seems pretty good for a "soft" center who can wing big games

[nmz @nmzhoops]

special

[nmz @nmzhoops]

my brand

[nmz @nmzhoops]

11 made 3s from 7 different guys and no turnovers to start a playoff game on the road of that magnitude is about as perfect as you could start

brutal game not to get

[nmz @nmzhoops]

Spurs were 11 for 16 from deep with a 25 point lead 15.5 minutes into last nights game.

A minute later KAT picks up his 3rd going for a rebound.

For just about every team that would’ve been an early dagger, but the Knicks have been resilient all postseason, this is their year.

[nmz @nmzhoops]

Sloppy start for the Knicks, MSG is dead silent.

[nmz @nmzhoops]

Whether you like it or not, that’s the correct overturn made by Zarba and his crew.

KAT has an early 2 and likely has to sit for some time.

Mitchell Robinson has a chance to play a big role in Game 4, after not playing much in Game 3.

[nmz @nmzhoops]

Spurs used a lot more double-drag in Game 3, and they were able to find openings.

Wemby was able to get behind KAT a few times with NY not being able to bump as easy.

The handlers could also turn the corner or get Brunson in space.

Let’s see how the Knicks counter tonight.

[nmz @nmzhoops]

i expect more double-drag and less wedge screens so the knicks can’t impede wemby as a roller as easily

wemby being able to roll easier gives the drop big less freedom to slow the handler

that’ll open up a 1 on 1 vs a recovering knicks defender in the middle of the floor

[nmz @nmzhoops]

Seeing a lot of KAT getting phased out discourse, but not enough credit for how San Antonio defended him.

It started with putting smalls on him to take away the 3P line & nullify the advantage he had with his 1st step.

Then every time he did get a catch the Spurs were loaded.

[nmz @nmzhoops]

Just got gifted a green Gary Payton Sonics jersey.

It’s only a matter of time until the city has a team again.

Season opener at Climate Pledge is when I’ll rock it for the first time.

[will @WillT98_]

Him and Castle both. What a luxury

[nmz @nmzhoops]

Special

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2 free throws to ice a game at MSG in the NBA Finals shouldn’t be overlooked.

Those makes and the grenade triple were huge for San Antonio to get on the board.

We’ve got a series now.

[nmz @nmzhoops]

i said what should be 😭😭😭

[nmz @nmzhoops]

The biggest make of De’Aaron Fox’s basketball career.

Wemby couldn’t shed KAT trying to come up and set a pick.

Fox sensed the clock going down and got to an operational area to knock in what should be the dagger.

[nmz @nmzhoops]

FGA tonight

Towns - 7

Shamet - 7

Clarkson - 7

Towns is doing alot on the floor but less than 10 shots isn’t gonna cut it, they need him to be more assertive with how efficient he’s been.

Got to find a way to get him some matchups or clean looks.

[nmz @nmzhoops]

Dylan Harper rebounds down so well for a guard, an underrated part of tonight’s game.