Segment 1: Knicks' comeback for the ages leads to a 3-1 series lead (1:54)
- A number of records set in Game 4, Knicks 107, Spurs 106
- The largest comeback in NBA Finals history (29 points)
- Spurs 76-49 lead at halftime was the largest lead by a road team in NBA Finals history
- Spurs' 14 three-pointers were the most in a first half in Finals history
- Knicks now one win away from their first championship since 1973
- Game 4 highlights
- This series reminiscent of NBA physical play in the 1990s
- Disasterous first quarter from a Knicks perspective
- KAT called for two quick fouls, on the bench for the majority of the this half
- Spurs led 41-22 after 1, 76-49 at the half
- Mitchell Robinson's flagrant foul against Wemby was too obvious, yet somewhat satisfying based on Wemby's physical and sometimes cheap shot play (throwing down Jalen Brunson, no foul call)
- Major challenge for Spurs to keep hitting 3's at that torrid pace. Would likely revert back to the mean
- Second half:
- Knicks cut the lead to 15 after 3
- Spurs outscored 58-30 in the second half
- Experience from both a coaching and player standpoint favored the Knicks
- San Antonio kept shooting, did not milk the clock
- Where were the adjustments when the Spurs got cold from the field?
- why not bring in a few 7 footers on the floor on the Knicks final possession?
- Big plays
- Wemby missed two free throws at 1:47 (went 4-7 from the line)
- exhausted, played 44 minutes, which led the team
- his shooting in the first half typically better than second half (energy?)
- Wemby: 8-27 from downtown in the series so far
- Jalen Brunson floater gave the Knicks their first lead of the game (1:22 left)
- Stephon Castle hit a pair of clutch free throws with 30.3 second left, SA up by one after offensive rebound
- Josh Hart: two rough moments
- missing wide open layup/dunk...indecisive whether to jam
- did not box out Castle which led to a foul and 2 free throws
- OG made two huge plays
- first defensively: 16.1 second left, Fox takes a shot OG blocks it, instead of holding the ball to run the clock and force a foul to stop the clock
- 5 second left: OG inbounds to Brunson who misses a deep 31-foot 3-pointer, OG sprints to the basket, jumps over two Spurs and taps in the game-winner
- OG and Brunson combined for 69 points, rest of team scored 38
- Wemby inexperience
- Game 2: Wemby turnover and missed last shot
- Game 4: Misses two crucial free throws late in game
- Continues to fire up and miss the majority of 3-pointers
- Not blocking shots late in game due to exhaustion
- Part of very young, talented team, could be the start of a dynasty
Segment 2: Game 3 Recap (28:30), Spurs 115, Knicks 111
- Wemby: 32 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 blocks, 2 steals
- why have Knicks big men not been more physical with him?
- frustrating officiating clearly favoring Wemby (calls and non-calls)
- seen committing two flagrant fouls, including grabbing and throwing Brunson to the floor
- Castle the best player on the court
- Spurs consistently get two hands on a player and push...clear fouls
Segment 3: Game 5 Preview (32:40)
- Expect the Spurs to come out flying, play well on their home court
- 5 point lead/deficit at the half: would like the Knicks' chances
- Knicks need to play better from the start and have Hart, Bridges, Shamet et al contribute way more than Game 4
- Nigel: Deuce McBride could "not hit a school with a guided missile"
- Dylan Harper having a great series
