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Jalen Brunson Claims Knicks Have to Finish Games Better After Close Finals Game 2 End

Brunson believes the Knicks need to finish off games better after beating the Spurs 105-104 in game 2. "It was unacceptable, the way we let that 14-point lead go the way we did," Brunson said. He praised the Spurs for coming back into the game and making it close, but wasn't happy with how the Knicks let it happen.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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2 months ago

Vince Goodwill: Victor Wembanyama Must Set Game 3 Tone Early

Goodwill said Wembanyama has to be “impactful to start the game” and put his stamp on both ends as San Antonio tries to cut New York’s Finals lead to 2-1. He said the Spurs star “can’t wait” on Stephon Castle or De’Aaron Fox, adding that forcing Towns into foul trouble must be part of the plan.

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2 months ago

Quin Snyder Lands Multiyear Hawks Extension Under New Ownership

Atlanta and Snyder agreed to a multiyear extension, according to Shams Charania, keeping the coach tied to the franchise after a leadership reset. The deal comes as Tony Ressler’s group continues handing authority to president Onsi Saleh, with ESPN reporting the move is meant to solidify organizational continuity under the Hawks’ new operating structure for years ahead.

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2 months ago

Michael Wilbon Rejects the Jalen Brunson-Kobe Comparison

"Kobe had a ruthlessness that was shared with very few players in my observation. Bird, Jordan, Kobe," Wilbon said as the Knicks lead the Spurs 3-0 in the Finals, pushing back on comparisons between Brunson and the all-time greats. "I don't put LeBron in that group in terms of ruthlessness. I don't put Jalen Brunson in it. Not yet."

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2 months ago

Jalen Brunson Calls His Finals Play Subpar Despite Knicks’ 2-0 Lead

Brunson said his individual Finals performance has been “subpar” by his standards, even with New York up 2-0 after two road wins in San Antonio. He said he is still trying to impact winning, but can be better. Rick said he focuses on shot quality, not makes, while keeping him confident entering Game 3 tonight at MSG.

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2 months ago

Charles Barkley Backs a Giannis-for-Jaylen Brown Trade

"If you get Jaylen Brown, you're getting a great player," Barkley said on Get Up this morning, backing a Giannis-to-Boston deal that Windhorst dismissed as "not in the world of reality" earlier today. Brown averaged 29.4 points this season as Giannis and the Bucks finished 32-50. The Celtics were eliminated in the first round by the 76ers.

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