Never thought this day would come.
Perfect team. Superstar player that every kid should emulate. Smartly constructed. Unfettered resilience. 16-3 postseason.
#Knicks. Champs. 🧡💙
Hours after the owner went on radio and predicted the Knicks would win tonight and the championship, the Knicks gave up 70-plus points in the first half and are down by 27.
This week has been one helluva vibe turn.
Officiating was questionable. Fine.
#Knicks lost because of turnovers, less connectivity on defense and lack of ball movement that defined their winning streak. Open shots didn’t fall, and SA forced tough looks all night.
How will they respond in Game 4?
New York's 13-game playoff win streak ends with a Game 3 loss. Knicks fans will have to wait at least 48 hours to see their team win a Finals game at MSG.
New York now has to travel to San Antonio at least one more time.
13 turnovers for 21 San Antonio points.
To win a title, you have to execute in all facets.
- #Knicks were sloppy with TOs
- #Spurs played with force on D
- Knicks got in trouble with silly fouls
- NY has to make shots. No off nights.
Lastly, the ball has to MOVE on Wednesday. Easy to defend if they don’t.
#Knicks lost the game in the first 2 minutes of the 3rd. Lost momentum immediately and never found a rhythm in second half. #Spurs made shots and were connected on D.
We have a series.
The amount of contact he absorbs coming up court is ridiculous.
And yet, he takes on each blow.
Brunson is getting worn down. Shooting numbers show it.
And still, the #Knicks are up 2-0.
The Knicks are the second team in NBA history to win 13 straight games in a single postseason, joining the 2016-17 Warriors (15 straight).
With their eighth road straight win, the Knicks have tied the 2000-01 Lakers for the longest road winning streak in a single postseason.