Spurs Player's Bad Decision Costs Team in Historic NBA Finals Loss
De'Aaron Fox's risky shot attempt helped the Knicks complete the biggest comeback in NBA Finals history.
The San Antonio Spurs almost won a big basketball game on Wednesday night. They were winning 106-105 with only 15 seconds left in the NBA Finals game against the New York Knicks. But one bad decision by player De'Aaron Fox changed everything. The Knicks came back to win 107-106 in the biggest comeback in NBA Finals history.
For most of the game, the Spurs looked like they would win easily. They led by 29 points in the third quarter and had the crowd at Madison Square Garden feeling quiet. The Spurs were close to tying the series at two games each. Even when the Knicks started playing better in the second half, San Antonio still had chances to win.
Then came the play that might hurt the Spurs for years. With 15 seconds left, a loose ball bounced toward Fox near the basket. He had a clear path to score what could have been the winning basket. Only one Knicks player, OG Anunoby, was chasing him from behind.
Basketball experts were not happy with Fox's choice. Charles Barkley, a famous former player who talks about games on TV, said harsh words about the play. Many other people in the basketball world agreed with Barkley's criticism. Fox could have played it much safer to help his team win.
That was a dumbass play.
Comprehension quiz preview
1. What was the final score of the game?
2. How much time was left when Fox made his decision?
3. Which player blocked Fox's shot?