[SAEN] 布伦森率领尼克斯客场逆转马刺,总决赛首战的3点启示 ▶️

马刺 vs 尼克斯 95 - 105 技术统计 | 视频集锦

By Jeff McDonald, Staff Writer | San Antonio Express-News (SAEN), 2026-06-04 01:04:54

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2026年6月3日,星期三,在圣安东尼奥霜银中心举行的NBA总决赛第一场比赛中,圣安东尼奥马刺队中锋维克托·文班亚马 (Victor Wembanyama)(1号)在场上抬头望向空中。

维克托·文班亚马 (Victor Wembanyama) 并不需要太多时间,也不需要太多言语,来描述他职业生涯的第一场NBA总决赛。

“我今晚打得很糟糕,”这位马刺球星说道,“事情就是这么简单。”

而纽约尼克斯队的杰伦·布伦森 (Jalen Brunson) 在第四节的表现则完全相反,他率领尼克斯队在霜银中心以105-95逆转战胜马刺队,夺得NBA总决赛首战的胜利

布伦森克服了开局阶段手感冰凉的窘境,最终砍下30分,帮助尼克斯队在下半场抹平了14分的落后分差,并夺得季后赛12连胜。

这一连胜纪录追平了马刺队在1999年夺冠路上创下的12连胜——而巧合的是,马刺当年击败夺冠的对手正是尼克斯队。

NBA的历史最长季后赛连胜纪录是15连胜,由金州勇士队在2017年夺冠期间创造。

马刺中锋文班亚马谈到第一场比赛:“我会想办法解决的。我今晚打得很糟糕,事情就是这么简单。” pic.twitter.com/MXMCWvGVfO

— Spurs Nation (@ Spurs_Nation) 2026年6月4日

这也是纽约尼克斯队在季后赛中连续第七场在客场净胜对手两位数,创下了NBA历史纪录。

“我认为我们很清楚自己需要做什么,”布伦森说道,“我觉得我们是一个非常团结的集体。”

在自己的总决赛首秀中,文班亚马砍下26分,外加9个篮板和3次盖帽。然而,他交出了惨不忍睹的21投6中的投篮表现,并出现了6次失误——最后一次失误发生在比赛还剩57秒时,他运球直接砸在了自己20.5码(美码)的巨型球鞋上。

卡尔-安东尼·唐斯 (Karl-Anthony Towns) 为纽约贡献了18分和12个篮板,而乔什·哈特 (Josh Hart) 则克服了犯规麻烦,展现了季后赛历史上最具影响力的三分球表现之一。他抢下了15个篮板,送出6次助攻并贡献4次抢断。

马刺方面,斯蒂芬·卡斯尔 (Stephon Castle) 贡献17分,朱利安·尚帕尼 (Julian Champagnie) 拿下16分,替补出场的落选秀迪伦·哈珀 (Dylan Harper) 同样砍下16分。年仅20岁的哈珀也成为了联盟历史上在季后赛中单场得分上双最年轻的球员。

第三节还剩6分31秒时,哈珀面对米卡尔·布里奇斯 (Mikal Bridges) 命中一球,帮助马刺队取得了14分的领先优势。然而,韧性十足的尼克斯队顽强反扑,在进入第四节前将比分追至76平,随后凭借布伦森的强势发挥收下了比赛。

在比赛还剩2分16秒时,文班亚马两罚全中让马刺以95-94反超,但随后尼克斯队打出了一波11-0的收割高潮,送给马刺队总决赛历史上七次之旅中的首场系列赛首战败仗。

“我觉得我们让胜利溜走了,”文班亚马说道。

以下是周三这场失利带来的三点启示。对于马刺队而言,周五继续在霜银中心进行的第二场对决将变得至关重要:

1. 布伦森上演“身份窃取”

在某种程度上,布伦森“窃取”了马刺队引以为傲的“坚韧砸石 (pounding the rock)”精神。

和文班亚马一样,这位尼克斯球星在周三晚上的大部分时间里都打得十分挣扎。

进入第三节时,布伦森22投仅7中,其中三分球9投1中,得到17分。马刺队的防守确实给他制造了不小的麻烦。

然而,这位全明星后卫并没有放弃,而是在球队最需要他的时候挺身而出。

布伦森在第四节独砍13分,期间甚至包揽了尼克斯队连续所得的11分。

“我觉得他的很多进球杀伤力极大,因为都是连着进的,”卡斯尔说道,“他投进的那些球都是连续命中的,所以这让我们感觉更疼了。”

尼克斯后卫布伦森谈到马刺队:“他们比我们面对过的任何其他球队都准备得更充分,因此我们对他们抱有极大的尊重。我们知道必须为第二场比赛做好准备。我们只是在比赛中找到了执行战术、打出表现的方法。” pic.twitter.com/KISevRiQWX

— Spurs Nation (@ Spurs_Nation) 2026年6月4日

凭借第四节的爆发,布伦森职业生涯第27次在季后赛中斩获30+,继续刷新尼克斯队史纪录。这也是他今年季后赛第六次达成这一壮举。

布伦森表示,他在关键时刻的心态是“继续相信我一生都在努力训练的那些东西”。

“我认为我的队友们对我充满信心,这也给了我额外的动力,”布伦森说道。

布伦森最关键的一球发生在比赛还剩1分57秒时,在马刺队替补席前,他接米卡尔·布里奇斯抢下的进攻篮板,手起刀落飙中一记反超比分的三分球,帮助尼克斯以97-95领先。

文班亚马在第四节也找到了些许状态,单节拿到11分。但当球队最需要拯救者时,布伦森才是场上最耀眼的明星。

“他是个为大场面而生的球员,伙计,”纽约主教练迈克·布朗 (Mike Brown) 说道,“在最关键的时刻,他总能挺身而出。这就是MVP该有的样子。”

2. 唐斯与尼克斯统治了内线

马刺队在今晚开赛前就知道,他们将在篮板球的争夺上面临一场硬仗。

表面上看,他们在这一环节做得不错,以54-49在篮板总数上领先纽约。他们还比尼克斯队多抢了4个前场篮板(14对10)。

然而,纽约在将这些额外球权转化为得分方面做得更好。

尼克斯队在二次进攻得分上以23-14占据绝对优势,这决定了比赛的走向。唐斯在其中起到了关键作用,他一人就拼下了4个前场篮板。

第三节比赛中,在尼克斯队奋力反扑的关键阶段,唐斯连续在进攻回合中补篮得手。

这只是尼克斯队今晚内线狂砍50分的一个缩影,而这强大的内线火力最终让马刺队难以招架。

3. 另一个说明问题的关键数据

赛后,有一个数字让米奇·约翰逊 (Mitch Johnson) 尤为在意。那个数字就是16。

这是马刺队在第一场比赛中的助攻总数,对于一支场均助攻通常超过20次、甚至经常逼近30次的球队来说,这个数字显然太低了。

“单场16次助攻绝不是我们马刺风格的篮球,”约翰逊说道,“这完全没有达到我们的标准,与我们习惯的打法和风格相去甚远。”

马刺主教练米奇·约翰逊:“不管投不投得进,16次助攻绝不是我们风格的篮球。……这完全没有达到我们的标准,与我们习惯的打法和风格相去甚远。” pic.twitter.com/cQ28mY3OFp

— Spurs Nation (@ Spurs_Nation) 2026年6月4日

这在某种程度上陷入了“先有鸡还是先有蛋”的怪圈。

马刺队全场89投仅32中,这也是他们在本届季后赛中首次单场得分未破百。在投篮命中率如此低迷的情况下,自然很难产生大量的助攻。

然而,马刺队坚信,他们投篮命中率低下的部分原因在于球权移动不够。由于失去了往常高水准的传导球,马刺队无法创造出足够多的高质量出手空位。

只有当球动人动、并以此调动对手的防守时,马刺队才能展现出最强大的进攻火力。在即将到来的至关重要的第二场对决中,这是他们必须改进的领域。

San Antonio Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox (4) reacts to a play during Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie (30) celebrates a three-pointer during Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) tried to control the ball during Game 1 of the NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (24) defends New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) during Game 1 of the NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) goes up for a shot during Game 1 of the NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
San Antonio Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox (4) drives the ball forward during Game 1 of the NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) dribbles around New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) during Game 1 of the NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) watches the ball near the basket during Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) dribbles the ball while guarded by San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) during Game 1 of the NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) dribbles around New York Knicks forward Og Anunoby (8) and center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) during Game 1 of the NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) holds the ball while San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) reaches for the ball and center Victor Wembanyama (1) around New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) during Game 1 of the NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie (30) tries to hold onto the ball as New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) reaches for the ball during Game 1 of the NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) goes up for a shot while defended by New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) during Game 1 of the NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
San Antonio Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox (4) loses control of the ball as New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) forces a turnover during Game 1 of the NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) reacts to a play during Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) drives toward the basket during Game 1 of the NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
New York Knicks forward Jeremy Sochan (20) sits on the bench during Game 1 of the NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie (30) and New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) reach for the ball during Game 1 of the NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
A fan runs onto the court to take a selfie with San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) during Game 1 of the NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
San Antonio Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox (4) dribbles down the court during Game 1 of the NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) handles the ball during Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
San Antonio Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox (4) looks to pass the ball during Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Barnes (40) guards New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) during Game 1 of the NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
San Antonio Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson gestures during Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (2) looks up toward the basket during Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie (30) drives the ball toward the net while guarded by New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) during Game 1 of the NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (24) goes up to block a shot by New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) during Game 1 of the NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) goes to pass the ball during Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) goes up two the basket while guarded by New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) and forward Og Anunoby (8) during Game 1 of the NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (2) goes up for a shot during Game 1 of the NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) reacts to a play during Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) looks to make a pass around San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) during Game 1 of the NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) reaches around New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) to block a shot during Game 1 of the NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) goes to shoot the ball during Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) reacts to a play during Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie (30) and Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) celebrate a play during Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
San Antonio Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox (4) reacts to a play during Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) goes up to the basket while guarded by San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) and San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) during Game 1 of the NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie (30) and New York Knicks guard Landry Shamet (44) look down the court during Game 1 of the NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (2) looks to make a pass during Game 1 of the NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) falls to the ground during Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) goes up for a shot, hooking the arm of Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1), resulting in an offensive foul after being challenged, during Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Barnes (40) looks to make a pass during Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
San Antonio Spurs center Luke Kornet (7) goes up to the basket as New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) makes a shot during Game 1 of the NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
Spike Lee attends Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
Fans watch Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama stands on the court ahead of Game 1 of the NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (2) goes up fir a shot during the first quarter of Game 1 of the NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (2) celebrated a play during the first quarter of Game 1 of the NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) and New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) reach for the ball during the first quarter of Game 1 of the NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
San Antonio Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox (4) reaches to try to block the ball during the first quarter Game 1 of the NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
New York Knicks forward Og Anunoby (8) drives the ball while defended by San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (24) and San Antonio Spurs center Luke Kornet (7) during the first quarter of Game 1 of the NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
San Antonio Spurs fans arrive at Frost Bank Center before Game 1 of the NBA Finals in San Antonio, Wednesday, June 3, 2026.

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3 Takeaways as Brunson, Knicks seize Game 1 from Spurs

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San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) looks ups while on the court during Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.

Victor Wembanyama didn’t need much time — or many words — to describe the first NBA Finals game of his career.

“I was bad tonight,” the Spurs’ star said. “It’s not more complicated than that.”

New York’s Jalen Brunson was anything but in the fourth quarter, and it led the Knicks to a come-from-behind 105-95 victory in Game 1 of the NBA Finals at the Frost Bank Center.

Brunson shook off a poor shooting start to finish with 30 points, helping the Knicks dig out of a 14-point hole in the second half to earn their 12th consecutive playoff victory.

That streak matches the 12 in a row the Spurs won in 1999 on their way to an NBA title – secured over the Knicks of all teams.

The NBA record is 15 in a row, set by Golden State en route to winning the 2017 championship.

Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, on Game 1: “I’m going to figure it out. I was bad tonight. It’s not more complicated than that.” pic.twitter.com/MXMCWvGVfO

— Spurs Nation (@ Spurs_Nation) June 4, 2026

It was New York’s seventh consecutive double-digit road win in the playoffs, an NBA record.

“I think we know what we have to do,” Brunson said. “I think we’re a pretty together group.”

In his Finals debut, Wembanyama scored 26 points to go with nine rebounds and three blocks. He was a nightmarish 6 of 21 from the field and committed six turnovers — the last of which came when he dribbled the ball off his size 20 ½ sneaker with 57 seconds remaining.

Karl-Anthony Towns finished with 18 points and 12 rebounds for New York, while Josh Hart fought through foul trouble to supply one of the more impactful three-point performances in playoff history. He had 15 rebounds, six assists and four steals.

The Spurs got 17 points from Stephon Castle, 16 from Julian Champagnie and another 16 off the bench from rookie Dylan Harper, who at age 20 became the youngest player in league history to log a double-digit scoring outing in the playoffs.

They led by 14 points after Harper’s basket on Mikal Bridges with 6:31 left in the third. The resilient Knicks battled back to tie the game at 76 heading into the fourth, the rode Brunson to victory.

After going down 95-94 on a pair of Wembanyama free throws with 2:16 to go, the Knicks closed the game on an 11-0 run to hand the Spurs their first Game 1 defeat in seven trips to the Finals.

“I think we let that one go,” Wembanyama said.

Here are three takeaways from Wednesday’s loss, which sets up an absolutely crucial Game 2 for the Spurs on Friday at the Frost Bank Center:

1. Brunson commits identity theft

In a way, Brunson stole the Spurs’ “pounding the rock” identity.

Like Wembanyama, the Knicks’ star struggled for much of Wednesday night.

Entering the third quarter, Brunson had 17 points on 7 of 22 shooting, including a 1-of-9 mark from 3-poinr range. The Spurs were doing something of a number on him.

The All-Star guard kept plugging, however, and came up big when his team needed him most.

Brunson logged 13 points in the fourth quarter, including a run of 11 consecutive New York points.

“I feel like a lot of his buckets were loud because they were back-to-back,” Castle said.
“The shots he did get to go were consecutive, so it hurt a little bit more.”

Knicks guard Jalen Brunson on the Spurs: “They come ready to play more than any other team that we’ve faced, and so we have the utmost respect for them. We know we have to be ready for Game 2. We just found a way to make plays within the game.” pic.twitter.com/KISevRiQWX

— Spurs Nation (@ Spurs_Nation) June 4, 2026

With a big fourth quarter, Brunson posted his 27th career 30-point playoff game, extending a Knicks franchise record. It was his sixth such contest in this postseason.

Brunson said his approach heading down the stretch was to “continue to trust the things I’ve worked on my entire life.”

“I think my teammates have the confidence in me, so that gives me an extra boost as well,” Brunson said.

Brunson’s biggest shot came with 1:57 to play, when he swished a go-ahead 3-pointer from in front of the Spurs bench – made possible by a Mikal Bridges offensive rebound – to put the Knicks up, 97-95.

Wembanyama found a bit of groove in the fourth quarter as well, with 11 points. It was Brunson who showed up brightest when his team needed him most.

“He’s a gamer, man,” New York coach Mike Brown said. “In the biggest moments, he shows up. That’s what MVPs are supposed to do.”

2. Towns, Knicks owned the paint

The Spurs knew coming into the night they would face an uphill battle on the boards.

On the surface, they did a good job in that department, outrebounding New York 54-49. They grabbed four more offensive rebounds than the Knicks (14-10).

New York did a better job of cashing in those extra possessions for points.

The Knicks’ 23-14 edge in second-chance points told the tale of the game. Towns was instrumental in that, collecting four offensive boards.

In the third quarter, as the Knicks were fighting their way back into the game, Towns scored putback buckets on consecutive possessions.

That was part of a 50-point night in the paint for the Knicks, which proved too much for the Spurs to overcome.

3. One more telling number

After the game, one number stuck out to Mitch Johnson. That number is 16.

That was the amount of assists the Spurs had in Game 1, a low number for a team that is typically over 20 and often pushes 30.

“Sixteen assists for us is not our brand of basketball,” Johnson said. “That’s something that is not up to the standard, anywhere close to what we’re used to and how we play.”

Spurs coach Mitch Johnson: “Missing shots or not, 16 assists for us is not our brand of basketball. … That’s something that is not up to the standard, anywhere close to what we’re used to and how we play.” pic.twitter.com/cQ28mY3OFp

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It was something of a chicken and egg problem.

The Spurs only made 32 of 89 field goals, and were held to less than 100 points for the first time this postseason. There was not an overabundance of assists to go around.

However, the Spurs are convinced part of their poor shooting numbers are tied to a lack of ball movement. Without their normal caliber of ball-sharing, the Spurs did not generate enough quality looks.

The Spurs are at their best offensively when they are moving the ball and moving the defense. It is an area they will need to improve going into an all-important Game 2.

By Jeff McDonald, Staff Writer, via San Antonio Express-News