De'Aaron Fox's Costly Mistake Hands Knicks 3-1 Series Lead Over Spurs
By
Lauren Theisen
A baker's-dozen of insight crammed into one ring.
Summary
The article analyzes a critical NBA playoff moment where Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox made a costly mistake in the final seconds of a game against the Knicks. With the Spurs up by one and under 20 seconds left, Fox tipped a loose ball past defenders and chased it down instead of playing it safe, which allowed the Knicks to regain possession and ultimately take a 3-1 series lead. The author compares Fox's error to a "pre-rookie mistake" and contrasts it with OG Anunoby's game-winning put-back on the following play.
Key quotes
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It was Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox, currently finishing up his ninth year in the NBA, who made a pre-rookie mistake that allowed the Knicks the chance to take the 3-1 series lead.
Basketball convention dictates that you play it safe and
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