# \[The Athletic\] 尼克斯席卷圣安东尼奥赢下G2，带着总决赛领先优势回到主场
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**Created:** [2026 年6 月 6 日 05:02 UTC](https://chinaspurs.com/t/topic/47270 "2026-06-06T05:02:22Z")
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### 作者：  [@TheAthletic](https://chinaspurs.com/u/TheAthletic)
#### 发布日期： [2026 年6 月 6 日 05:02 UTC](https://chinaspurs.com/t/topic/47270/1 "2026-06-06T05:02:22Z")
By Joe Vardon, James L. Edwards III, Fred Katz, Jared Weiss, John Hollinger and Sam Amick | The Athletic, 2026-06-06 03:31:27
圣安东尼奥——维克托·文班亚马 (Victor Wembanyama) 首次触碰NBA总决赛至高荣耀的机会随着皮球砸在篮筐后沿弹开而化为泡影，而纽约尼克斯现在距离他们自1973年以来的首个总冠军仅差两场胜利。
文班亚马周五晚上代表圣安东尼奥马刺砍下29分，但在终场哨响前错失了一记跳投，马刺最终以104-105憾负第二场比赛。卡尔-安东尼·唐斯 (Karl-Anthony Towns) 斩获21分和13个篮板，领跑纽约。
尼克斯将在麦迪逊广场花园主办第三和第四场比赛，他们目前已经取得了季后赛13连胜——这是NBA季后赛历史上第二长的连胜纪录。你能相信季后赛连胜纪录最长的两支球队都是由迈克·布朗 (Mike Brown) 执教的吗？
唯一一支赢得更多连胜的球队——2017年的金州勇士（曾取得15连胜）在当年夺得了总冠军。布朗当时是助理教练，但由于史蒂夫·科尔 (Steve Kerr) 缺席，他不得不代理执教了11场比赛。
如果布朗麾下的尼克斯横扫马刺，他们当然会追平那支勇士队，更重要的是，将打破球队漫长的冠军荒。
“我没那么聪明。你必须有优秀的球员带你前进，”布朗说道。
在总决赛中取得2-0领先的球队，在系列赛历史上的战绩为32胜5负。布朗正显得一天比一天聪明。
纽约在比赛还剩6分钟时领先14分，却险些痛失好局（如果文班亚马的那记投篮投进了，我们今天对布朗教练的评价就会完全不同了）。在比赛还剩约6分钟时，尼克斯的OG·阿奴诺比 (OG Anunoby) 顶着文班亚马完成隔扣，帮助球队取得97-83的领先。然而，这次扣篮并没有击垮马刺，反而起到了警醒作用。圣安东尼奥随后连得14分，将比分扳平。
文班亚马在上半场表现挣扎，但在最后两节状态回暖，他一定会想让最后的10秒钟重来。他在比赛还剩9.5秒时出现失误，随后错失了一记本可以绝杀比赛的20英尺中投。
文班亚马的最后一次投篮机会是由杰伦·布伦森 (Jalen Brunson)（得到20分）“创造”的，他在两罚一中后投失了第二球。布伦森全场25投仅7中，但尼克斯依然赢得了比赛。唐斯在上半场更具统治力，但在下半场受到犯规麻烦的困扰，而米卡尔·布里奇斯 (Mikal Bridges) 在下半场表现稳健，最终拿下20分。阿奴诺比贡献了17分。
第三场比赛将于周一晚上8:30在麦迪逊广场花园进行。这将是自1999年以来在该场馆举行的首场总决赛，而且只要[唐纳德·J·特朗普总统 (President Donald J. Trump) 的行程不变](https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7331266/2026/06/03/donald-trump-attending-knicks-spurs-nba-final/)，这也将是首场有现任美国总统到场观战的总决赛。
在周五的比赛之前，马刺在失利后的战绩为5胜1负，而这一次的失利尤为刺痛。他们在第二节一度领先多达12分，但半场结束时却以52-56落后。文班亚马在上半场仅出手4次得到7分（罚球3中3），而唐斯（17分、7个篮板）在半场结束时就几乎拿到了两双。
文班亚马全场21投11中，贡献9个篮板和4次盖帽。达龙·福克斯 (De’Aaron Fox) 为马刺贡献20分，新秀迪伦·哈珀 (Dylan Harper) 替补出场砍下15分。
## 签约沙梅特为尼克斯带来丰厚回报
兰德里·沙梅特 (Landry Shamet) 可能是本赛季NBA最棒的自由球员签约。
不，我是认真的。听我解释。
沙梅特在训练营开始时签下的是一份无保障合同，并与马尔科姆·布罗格登 (Malcolm Brogdon) 和马特·赖安 (Matt Ryan) 竞争一个大名单席位。今年，他遭遇了两个赛季以来的第二次肩膀受伤，缺席了大量时间。尼克斯本可以轻易裁掉他，就像他们上赛季本可以做的那样。自对阵费城76人的第三场比赛以来，他在过去八场比赛中第六次得分上双。
沙梅特的三分球投射是今年NBA季后赛中最顶尖的——我的意思是，这家伙在东部决赛中三分球12投11中。他的火热手感虽然有所降温，但依然延续到了总决赛。在进攻端，沙梅特已经成为了这支本就武器库丰富的球队中又一件利器。
沙梅特也是纽约最出色的持球防守者之一。他利用胸部进行顶防的能力在队内无人能及。他的3D属性是布朗经常依赖的武器，这帮助尼克斯走到了距离他们53年来首个NBA总冠军仅一步之遥的地方。可以肯定的是，尼克斯下赛季不可能再用这么便宜的价格签回沙梅特了。_—— 詹姆斯·L·爱德华兹 (James L. Edwards)_
## 纽约强势挺进
尼克斯在第二场比赛中，从多个维度给自己增加了游戏难度。开局落后两位数已经不够看了——对他们来说，这现在只是小儿科。在第二场比赛中让马刺在开局阶段取得12分的领先优势，几乎算不上什么麻烦。
相反，尼克斯给自己提出了挑战：让他们在这场疯狂的季后赛之旅中表现神勇的几位关键球员突然“失去魔力”。但这并没有影响大局。
尽管布伦森全场25投仅7中，并伴有4次失误，且前5次出手中有3次被封盖，加上马刺的后卫们全场施加高压并不断设下陷阱，但尼克斯依然赢了。
他们赢了，哪怕乔什·哈特 (Josh Hart) 表现得异常安静，不仅一分未得，而且在短短18分钟内就领到5次犯规，下半场大部分时间都只能看着超级替补沙梅特顶替他的角色。
他们赢了，哪怕唐斯——此时此刻基本上是季后赛的MVP——再次犯了爱无谓犯规的老毛病，在第三节中段就领到了个人第四次犯规。
他们赢了，凭借一套没有布伦森也没有唐斯的阵容——正是这套组合在首轮对阵亚特兰大时让纽约陷入绝境——在第三节末段打出了至关重要的三分钟，帮助纽约扩大了领先优势。
他们赢了，尽管在第四节被对手打出一波14-0的攻势——这种如雪崩般的攻势通常是尼克斯在今年春天送给其他球队的——让圣安东尼奥扳平了比分，并导演了最后三分钟的戏剧性对决。
这都无所谓，一切都无所谓。因为这支尼克斯队在此时此刻，已经达到了其他任何球队都无法企及的高度。
开始奔走相告吧——下周我们要像1973年那样尽情狂欢。这支球队虽然拥有近年来所有NBA总冠军中最平庸的常规赛履历之一，但现在他们简直是不可战胜的。_—— 约翰·霍林格 (John Hollinger)_
## 对布里奇斯的信任收获回报
迈克·布朗冒了一次险，这个险在季后赛前期几乎让他们万劫不复。从第三节末到第四节的很长一段时间里，布朗派上了一套没有布伦森和唐斯的阵容。
唐斯陷入了犯规麻烦。布伦森在休息。在NBA总决赛第二场，一套由何塞·阿尔瓦拉多 (Jose Alvarado) 担任控球后卫的阵容本该缺乏自主创造投篮的机会——尽管任何“本该”发生的事情，在已经取得季后赛13连胜的尼克斯身上都不再会“真正”发生。
如果有人说由阿尔瓦拉多、布里奇斯和另外三名替补组成的阵容无法得分，那他一定没有考虑到一个新的必然规律：布里奇斯现在投篮弹无虚发。他投中中距离，他通过运球创造跳投机会。在季后赛期间，他在非油漆区两分球的命中率接近60%。
他对福克斯的防守，以及在之前系列赛中对詹姆斯·哈登 (James Harden) 和泰雷斯·马克西 (Tyrese Maxey) 的防守，都堪称现象级。这套没有布伦森、没有唐斯但拥有布里奇斯的阵容，实际上比当时拥有文班亚马在场上的马刺得分还要多。这为尼克斯赢下了比赛，现在他们距离53年来的首个总冠军仅差两场胜利。_—— 弗雷德·卡茨 (Fred Katz)_
## 失误最终让马刺付出代价
当文班亚马在对布伦森完成全场最关键的一次防守并控制住球后，他做出了一件令人匪夷所思的事。他把球往前传给斯蒂芬·卡斯尔 (Stephon Castle)，但卡斯尔当时正看着前方，完全没有注意到这个传球。布伦森捡起皮球，文班亚马最终扑倒在他身上，将这位尼克斯球星送上罚球线，从而取得了一分的领先。文班亚马在最后时刻错失了绝杀球，现在马刺已经跌入了他们从未想象过的深渊。
在一切都出错之后，福克斯找到了火花。即便脚踝扭伤，他之前也一直无法投中球。但当卡斯尔也因脚踝受伤倒下时，福克斯别无选择。他必须组织进攻，扮演这支球队整个赛季都在依赖的、负责梳理进攻的老将角色。即便他一瘸一拐地跑过半场，他依然坚持进攻，最终为文班亚马创造了冲击篮筐的空间，带领马刺咬住比分。
但在比赛的前期，有太多次篮板球弹得太远无法触及，或者是让尼克斯投手获得空位三分的机会。这就是整场比赛的缩影，也是马刺每一次有机会缩小分差时的写照。然而，当马刺起势时，尼克斯的臂展和对球的敏锐嗅觉为他们争取到了至关重要的二次进攻机会。纽约渴望在外线出手，而马刺则显得有些犹豫不决。
当阿奴诺比在第四节中段过掉文班亚马，然后等文班亚马追到身后时高高跃起完成暴扣，很明显尼克斯是一支执行力更好的球队。他们知道如何通过突破底线来过掉文班亚马，因为他们知道当文班亚马试图扮演“协防扫荡者”进行补防时，可以利用他的惯性来对付他。马刺的逆袭堪称英勇，但他们最终还是被自己的失误所葬送。_—— 杰拉德·魏斯 (Jared Weiss)_
## 马刺与历史作斗争
马刺现在陷入了巨大的麻烦之中。这一点显而易见。
但如果你想更具事实依据地了解为什么会这样，那我们不妨深入研究一下由[Basketball-Reference.com](https://www.basketball-reference.com/)的专业人士提供的一些历史数据。自1984年以来，在七局四胜制的季后赛系列赛中，在主场输掉前两场比赛的球队战绩仅为4胜27负。而且在（这一时期的）NBA总决赛中，还从未有球队在落后情况下逆转夺冠。
这当然完全说得通。在自家主场陷入0-2落后的情感打击，随后还必须在客场为渺茫的逆转希望做准备，这实在太难承受了。如果你像我一样感到好奇，以下是那些成功完成逆转的球队：
2021年：洛杉矶快船 击败 达拉斯独行侠（首轮）
2017年：波士顿凯尔特人 击败 芝加哥公牛（首轮）
2005年：达拉斯独行侠 击败 休斯顿火箭（首轮）
1994年：休斯顿火箭 击败 菲尼克斯太阳（次轮） _—— 萨姆·阿米克 (Sam Amick)_
_由生成式 AI 翻译，译文内容可能不准确或不完整，以原文为准。_
> **点击查看原文：Knicks storm through San Antonio to take Game 2, head home with NBA Finals lead**
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> # Knicks storm through San Antonio to take Game 2, head home with NBA Finals lead
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> SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama’s first chance for true NBA Finals glory clanged off the back of the rim, and the New York Knicks are now just two wins away from their first championship since 1973.
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> Wembanyama, who scored 29 points for the San Antonio Spurs, missed a jumper before time expired as San Antonio lost Game 2, 105-104, on Friday night. Karl-Anthony Towns led New York with 21 points and 13 rebounds.
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> The Knicks, who will host Games 3 and 4 at Madison Square Garden, have now won 13 consecutive playoff games — the second-longest winning streak in NBA playoff history. Would you believe the two teams with the longest playoff winning streaks were both coached by Mike Brown?
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> The only team to win more — the 2017 Golden State Warriors, who won 15 straight — took the title that year. Brown was an assistant coach, but had to step in for Steve Kerr for 11 games.
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> If Brown’s Knicks sweep the Spurs, they would, of course, tie that Warriors team and, more importantly, snap the franchise’s lengthy championship drought.
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> “I’m not that smart. You got to have good players that carry you,” Brown said.
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> Teams that go up 2-0 in the finals are 32-5 all-time in those series. Brown is looking smarter by the day.
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> New York led by 14 with six minutes left and nearly blew it (had Wembanyama’s shot fallen, we’d be talking differently about coach Brown today). The Knicks’ OG Anunoby dunked on Wembanyama with about six minutes left for a 97-83 lead. Rather than sink the Spurs, the dunk served as a wake-up call. San Antonio scored the next 14 points to tie the score.
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> Wembanyama, who struggled mightily in the first half but recovered for a much better final two quarters, will want the last 10 seconds back. He turned it over with 9.5 seconds left and then missed a 20-footer that would’ve won it.
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> Wembanyama’s last shot attempt was set up by Jalen Brunson (20 points), who made the first of two free throws but missed the second. Brunson went 7-for-25 from the field, and the Knicks won anyway. Towns was more dominant in the first half and was hampered by foul trouble in the second, but Mikal Bridges was solid after halftime and finished with 20 points. Anunoby added 17 points.
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> Game 3 is at 8:30 p.m. Monday at Madison Square Garden. It will be the first finals game there since 1999 and, as long as [President Donald J. Trump’s schedule holds](https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7331266/2026/06/03/donald-trump-attending-knicks-spurs-nba-final/), the first finals game with a sitting U.S. president in attendance.
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> The Spurs were 5-1 after a loss heading into Friday’s affair, and this one stung. They were up by as many as 12 in the second quarter, but went to the locker room trailing 56-52. Wembanyama took just four shots for seven points (with three made free throws) in the first half, while Towns (17 points, seven boards) had nearly posted a double-double by halftime.
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> Wembanyama finished 11-of-21 shooting with nine rebounds and four blocks. De’Aaron Fox added 20 points for the Spurs and rookie Dylan Harper scored 15 points off the bench.
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> ## Shamet signing pays for Knicks
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> Landry Shamet might be the best free-agent signing in the NBA this season.
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> No, seriously. Hear me out.
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> Shamet started training camp on a non-guaranteed deal and was fighting for a roster spot with Malcolm Brogdon and Matt Ryan. He suffered a second shoulder injury in as many seasons this year and missed a lot of time. The Knicks could have easily cut him, just as they could have last season. He has scored double-digit points for the sixth time in eight games, dating to Game 3 against the Philadelphia 76ers.
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> Shamet’s 3-point shooting has been some of the best these NBA playoffs have seen — I mean, the guy hit 11 of 12 3s in the Eastern Conference finals. His hot shooting, while not as sizzling, has continued into the NBA Finals. Offensively, Shamet has just become another tool on a team that already has a ton of them.
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> Shamet is also one of New York’s best on-ball defenders. He uses his chest as well as anyone on the team. His 3-and-D skill set is something Brown relies on often, and it’s helped put the Knicks on the doorstep of their first NBA championship in 53 years. It’s safe to say that the Knicks won’t be getting Shamet back as cheaply next season. _— James L. Edwards_
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> ## New York powers through
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> The Knicks ramped up the degree of difficulty on themselves in Game 2, in several dimensions. Falling behind by double digits early wasn’t enough — that’s child’s play for them by now. Spotting the Spurs an early dozen-point advantage in Game 2 was barely a nuisance.
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> Instead, the Knicks challenged themselves by having several key players from their unconscious playoff run suddenly turn into pumpkins. And it didn’t matter.
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> The Knicks won despite Brunson shooting 7-of-25 with four turnovers, with three of his first five shot attempts being blocked and the Spurs’ guards dialing up the pressure and springing traps all game.
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> They won even with Josh Hart being uncommonly quiet, not only going scoreless but also finishing with five fouls in just 18 minutes and spending most of the second half watching super-sub Shamet fill his role.
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> They won even with Towns — basically the MVP of the playoffs at this point — succumbing to his penchant for unnecessary fouls and picking up a fourth in the middle of the third quarter.
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> They won with a no-Brunson, no-Towns lineup — the same mixture that helped put New York on the ropes in the first round against Atlanta — playing a massive three-minute stretch at the end of the third quarter that saw New York extend the lead.
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> And they won despite surrendering a 14-0 fourth-quarter run — the type of avalanche the Knicks have typically sprung on other teams this spring — that allowed San Antonio to tie the game and set up the dramatic final three minutes.
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> It didn’t matter; none of it mattered. Because this Knicks team, in this moment, has simply gone to a place where no other team can match them.
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> Start spreading the news — next week we’re gonna party like it’s 1973. This team, despite one of the most modest regular-season resumes of any recent NBA champion, is simply untouchable right now. _— John Hollinger_
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> ## Faith in Bridges pays off
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> Mike Brown took a risk, one that nearly doomed them earlier in the playoffs. For a significant stretch from the end of the third quarter into the fourth, Brown went with a lineup that didn’t include Brunson or Towns.
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> Towns was in foul trouble. Brunson was resting. A lineup with Jose Alvarado at point guard in Game 2 of the NBA Finals should have lacked shot creation — though whatever _should_ happen no longer _actually_ happens to these Knicks, victors of 13 consecutive playoff games.
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> If one said that a unit with Alvarado, Bridges and three other bench players could not score, one would not be accounting for a new inevitability: Bridges no longer misses shots. He nailed midrangers. He facilitated jumpers off the dribble. He has been shooting just under 60 percent on non-paint 2s during the playoffs.
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> His defense on Fox, and in previous series on James Harden and Tyrese Maxey, has been stellar. The Brunson-less, Towns-less lineup with Bridges actually outscored the Spurs, who had Wembanyama on the court during that time. It won the Knicks the game, and now they sit only two wins away from their first title in 53 years. _— Fred Katz_
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> ## Mistakes cost Spurs in the end
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> As Wembanyama corralled the ball following his biggest stop of the game on Brunson, he did something unthinkable. He kicked it ahead to Stephon Castle, but Castle was looking ahead, completely oblivious to the pass. Brunson picked up the ball and Wembanyama ended up on top of him, sending the Knicks star to the line to take a one-point lead. Wembanyama missed the shot to win it at the end, and now the Spurs have fallen into a hole they never imagined.
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> After everything that went wrong, Fox found the spark. Ankle sprained and everything, he hasn’t been able to hit a shot. But when Castle went down with his own ankle injury, Fox didn’t have a choice. He had to run the offense, be the vet this team has relied on to get it organized all season. And even as he hobbled down the court, he kept attacking, finally freeing up Wembanyama to get to the rim and bring the Spurs back.
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> But there were so many times earlier in the game when another rebound bounced out of reach, another 3 from a Knicks shooter wide open. This was the story of the game, of every chance the Spurs had to close the gap. But the Knicks’ length and nose for the ball gave them crucial extra opportunities when the Spurs were building momentum. New York was eager to take the deep shots while the Spurs were reluctant to do so.
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> When Anunoby drove around Wembanyama halfway through the fourth quarter and then waited for Wembanyama to get behind him so he could explode up for a dunk, it was clear the Knicks are a better-executing team. They know how to get past Wembanyama by driving the baseline, knowing they can use his momentum against him when he is trying to play free safety. The Spurs’ comeback was valiant, but they were buried by their mistakes in the end. _— Jared Weiss_
>
> ## Spurs battle history
>
> The Spurs are in big-time trouble here. That much is obvious.
>
> But if you’d like to have a more evidence-based sense of why that’s the case, then let’s dive into some of the historical data that comes courtesy of the fine folks at [Basketball-Reference.com](https://www.basketball-reference.com/). Since 1984, teams that have lost the first two games of a seven-game playoff series on their home floor have gone 4-27. And none have ever come back to win (during that span) in the NBA Finals.
>
> This makes all sorts of sense, of course. The emotional blow of going down 2-0 in your house, only to then have to gear up for an unlikely comeback in enemy territory, is a whole lot to handle. If you’re curious, like I was, here are the teams that managed to pull it off.
>
> 2021: LA Clippers over Dallas Mavericks (first round)
> 2017: Boston Celtics over Chicago Bulls (first round)
> 2005: Dallas Mavericks over Houston Rockets (first round)
> 1994: Houston Rockets over Phoenix Suns (second round) _— Sam Amick_
By Joe Vardon, James L. Edwards III, Fred Katz, Jared Weiss, John Hollinger and Sam Amick, via [The Athletic](https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7336541/2026/06/05/knicks-spurs-nba-finals-game-2-score-results-takeaways/)
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### 作者：  [@TheAthletic](https://chinaspurs.com/u/TheAthletic)
#### 发布日期： [2026 年6 月 6 日 05:11 UTC](https://chinaspurs.com/t/topic/47270/2 "2026-06-06T05:11:28Z")
# 热评
> [@Craig F.](#):
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> 这次的裁判判罚绝对是一场耻辱。联盟应该感到羞耻。尼克斯能克服这一切，表现得太不可思议了。
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> > [@10865428](#):
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> > @Craig F. 你是在讽刺吗？尼克斯得到了所有的哨子。他们的教练离开教练席跑到球场另一端，就因为他宝贝的布伦森被碰了一下，然后又可以假摔了。呵呵，确实是耻辱。
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> > [@11305413](#):
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> > @Craig F. 太糟糕了。让人觉得是那些吹捧文班的人买通了裁判。
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> > [@Jon K.](#):
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> > 文班冲着罗宾逊去，结果罗宾逊吃了技术犯规？哦，是啊，裁判可没有偏袒马刺……
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> > [@Hingle M.](#):
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> > @ 你那充满偏见的看法才是耻辱。今晚最愚蠢的评论。
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> > [@Steve V.](#):
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> > @ 你看的是哪场比赛？？圣安东尼奥马刺今晚得到了所有的有利判罚！
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> > [@William H.](#):
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> > 尼克斯下半场的第一次罚球是在比赛还剩2分37秒时。对唐斯的判罚就是个耻辱，但你非要这么说也行。
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> > [@Ruby D.](#):
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> > @Craig F. 100%赞同。而且这篇文章居然假装尼克斯在犯一些愚蠢的规，这简直荒谬至极，报道水平太差了。
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> > [@Cem S.](#):
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> > 尼克斯在下半场只罚了5次球。这5次里有3次还是因为挑战成功。布伦森因为碰到了瓦塞尔的头发就被吹了犯规。米切尔因为防守吃了个技术犯规。
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> > [@Manco 6.](#):
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> > @Hingle M.
> > 不，Jon K的看法完全正确。文班才应该吃技术犯规。
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> > [@Chris K.](#):
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> > @Craig F. 他们必须想办法阻止他们的金童“道德先生”陷入0-2落后的境地。
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> > [@10903030](#):
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> > @Craig F. 没错！尼克斯不仅在对抗圣安东尼奥马刺，还要对抗裁判。太可耻了！
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> > [@Diane B.](#):
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> > @Craig F. - 吹在KAT身上的那两个快速犯规绝对是扯淡。
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> > [@Theodore R.](#):
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> > @Craig F. 马刺得到了默许，可以无情地粗暴对待SGA，现在轮到布伦森了。我是一个中立球迷，但我喜欢精彩的后卫对决，这太荒谬了。
> > 不过尼克斯在他们打的任何一场比赛中，都拥有场上第二到第五好的球员。令人惊叹的深度和强度，这是我多年来在NBA看到的最棒的“团队”。
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> > [@kamranzafar](#):
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> > @Craig F. 这判罚太糟糕了，有时候简直就像是6打5。
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> > [@Vision F.](#):
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> > @Craig F. 我已经很久没有关注NBA了，但看到尼克斯取得成功真的很开心，支持纽约夺冠！
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> > [@Joel R.](#):
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> > @Theodore R. 100%赞同。他们能击败雷霆，只是因为他们被允许像当年活塞对待MJ那样去打球（如果裁判不纵容活塞对MJ进行无情的肉搏，他本可以拿到8个总冠军）。
> > 现在裁判又在纵容马刺对布伦森做同样的事。不同的是，切特·霍姆格伦 (Chet Holmgren) 在雷霆毫无作为，而KAT为尼克斯挺身而出，表现巨大。
> > 但联盟为了让文班拿到总冠军，竟然不择手段到这种地步，真是令人悲哀。
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> > [@Oded G.](#):
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> > 我听到的关于这场比赛的每一篇报道和描述都与你在这里说的相反。裁判的判罚显然偏向马刺。他们尽了最大努力想把胜利送给马刺，但即便有如此偏袒的判罚，马刺还是输了。
> [@Charles D.](#):
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> 特朗普试图打乱并窃取尼克斯的时刻，让自己成为头条新闻，这种举动真是令人恶心和可悲。
> 我希望如果他出现在麦迪逊广场花园（MSG），现场的嘘声能把屋顶掀翻。我也希望如果尼克斯最终夺冠，他们能有道德勇气和爱国情怀，对特朗普的白宫邀请说“不”。
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> > [@Robert L.](#):
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> > @Charles D. 是啊，他简直无法容忍别人拥有任何关注，这太让人疲惫了。他去现场看这场比赛是因为尼克斯正在获得关注，而他有一种病态的、想要垄断关注的需求。
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> > [@2122217](#):
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> > @Robert L. 而且因为比赛是在纽约市举办，他在那里仍然无法获得他认为自己应得的尊重。而且永远也得不到。
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> > [@Danny P.](#):
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> > @Charles D. 我鄙视这个人，但不停地嘘他或喊口号难道不是给了他更多关注吗？如果麦迪逊广场花园完全无视这个无赖，那才叫酷。
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> > [@Anonymous U.](#):
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> > @Danny P. 也许其他州的球迷应该明白，特朗普在他长大的地方声名狼藉——这可不是什么好兆头。
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> > [@Anonymous U.](#):
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> > @Benny B. 真的吗？
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> > [@Michael F.](#):
> >
> > 那位市长已经证明了他在自己的工作上比那个在摇摇欲坠的白宫里的白痴要称职得多。
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> > [@S B.](#):
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> > @Benny B. 歇会儿吧，本尼。
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> > [@Rob P.](#):
> >
> > @Benny B. 纽约市不想要他，佛罗里达州拿去吧。特朗普一直以来都是个蠢货。请享受你们的免费巴士和平衡预算吧。
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> > [@Roger C.](#):
> >
> > @Anonymous U. 是啊，但连他自己的亲姐姐都形容他“残忍”这一事实似乎也没能动摇任何人，所以……我不确定这会有多大影响。我喜欢花园球馆的观众直接无视他的想法。如果他只得到零星的掌声，那该多好玩？就像他们刚刚介绍了迈克尔·波顿 (Michael Bolton) 或肯尼·基 (Kenny G) 一样？😂
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> > [@Rob P.](#):
> >
> > @Charles D. 多兰是特朗普的铁杆支持者。虽然可悲，但这是事实。
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> > [@Roger C.](#):
> >
> > @S B. 我很赞同让本尼歇会儿的想法。说得好，S B。
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> > [@Matt G.](#):
> >
> > @Benny B. 那个橘色皮囊里没有一点真实的东西。纽约人一直都讨厌他。如果你连这都不知道，那显然你不太聪明…… : )
>
> > [@Daniel D.](#):
> >
> > @Charles D. 特朗普已经从能偷的地方偷走了他能偷的一切，所以他试图窃取一点尼克斯的荣耀也就不足为奇了。
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> > [@olddogschildren](#):
> >
> > 尼克斯赢得比赛，同时现场两万名观众大声齐喊“把他关起来”，这将是一个完美的六月周一晚上。
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> > [@Michael M.](#):
> >
> > @Rob P. 多兰为什么会不喜欢特朗普？两个被宠坏的有钱人家孩子，一辈子没靠自己挣过任何东西。
> [@Dave C.](#):
>
> 第三场比赛将成为有史以来第一场全场最响亮的口号是“杰弗里·爱泼斯坦 (Jeffrey Epstein)（啪 啪 啪啪啪）”的体育赛事。
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> > [@Jim O.](#):
> >
> > @Dave C. 比嘘声好太多了！等不及要听到了！
> [@Ruby D.](#):
>
> 光谈尼克斯球员陷入犯规麻烦，却不谈裁判明显的双标，这是不真诚的：吹在米切尔身上的技术犯规，以及在文班真正陷入困境时，吹在KAT身上的犯规以将他们赶下场。……
> 说实话，不提这些就是糟糕的新闻报道。
>
> > [@Anonymous U.](#):
> >
> > @Ruby D. 疯狂——下半场唯一的罚球是在对OG的犯规进行挑战之后，以及比赛结束前对布伦森的故意犯规。这比赛绝对被操纵了。
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> > [@Joel R.](#):
> >
> > @Ruby D. 但KAT当时手感火热，比赛有失去悬念的危险。托尼·布拉瑟斯 (Tony Brothers) 还能怎么做来让“天选之子”留在这轮系列赛里呢？
> [@chris C.](#):
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> 这是有史以来穿上橙蓝战袍的最伟大的尼克斯队之一。还差2场胜利。让我们结束这一切，这样我就可以死而无憾了。
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> > [@11305413](#):
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> > @chris C.
> > 兄弟，希望你别死，但确实！
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> > [@Geoffrey C.](#):
> >
> > @chris C. 没错。我等了太久了。我的侄子是个狂热的尼克斯球迷，去年夏天去世了，年仅47岁。他一生都没能看到他们夺冠。我们以前在赛前、赛中和赛后都会聊个不停。这一场是献给你的，德里克！
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> > [@Katie B.](#):
> >
> > @Geoffrey C. 天哪。我深表遗憾。愿逝者安息，精神长存。
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> > [@Scott B.](#):
> >
> > @chris C. 阿门。尼克斯上一次夺冠时我才3个月大。我曾和那支90年代的球队一起流血流泪。
> > 我还没开始盲目乐观，但我们已经很接近了！
>
> > [@11162495](#):
> >
> > @Scott B. 我当时才3周大！除了90年代的尼克斯和“林疯狂”时期，我们一无所有。这支球队比我们挚爱的90年代尼克斯还要好，超级讨人喜欢，看他们打球是一种享受（在季后赛之前一直表现不及预期，现在终于爆发了）。发生过最好的事情就是前两场输给了老鹰。准备好迎接夺冠游行吧！#终于
> [@Elijah O.](#):
>
> 尼克斯怎么敢取得2-0领先的！！我以为他们整个季后赛都只在和发展联盟球队打比赛呢？
>
> > [@Kevin E.](#):
> >
> > 他们休息得更好。
>
> > [@PB N.](#):
> >
> > @Kevin E. 当一支球队因为足够伟大而横扫两个系列赛时，就会发生这种情况。谢谢，晚安。
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> > [@Chris H.](#):
> >
> > @Elijah O. 等到他们对阵……哦，等等。
>
> > [@Randall P.](#):
> >
> > @Elijah O. 就像肯尼·史密斯 (Kenny Smith) 今晚赛后说的那样，老鹰队可能是NBA第二好的球队，因为他们和纽约打到了第六场！
> [@Joey B.](#):
>
> 裁判刚刚给KAT吹了个技术犯规，理由是他转身时碰到了更衣室的淋浴间管理员。他们要把时间倒回0.5秒，给文班两次罚球，如果他需要的话就给三次。
> KAT根本没料到会有这个哨子。裁判当时正隐藏在蒸汽里。
>
> > [@Lionel B.](#):
> >
> > @Joey B. 公平地说，那位淋浴间管理员现在正在当地医院接受观察。
>
> > [@Roger C.](#):
> >
> > @Lionel B. 太搞笑了。
> [@Drew L.](#):
>
> 我找不到任何一个预测尼克斯会赢下第二场的NBA专家。尽管已经取得了13连胜，他们却一直被低估。醒醒吧！
>
> > [@Anonymous U.](#):
> >
> > @Drew L. 马刺在第二场比赛前的赔率几乎是2比1看好。公众拒绝相信我们亲眼所见的事实。尼克斯已经蜕变成了一支冠军球队。
>
> > [@Danny P.](#):
> >
> > @Drew L. 实际上，我想今天早上《The Athletic》的记者们都选了尼克斯！但总的来说，是的，你是对的。
>
> > [@Chris H.](#):
> >
> > @Drew L. 从数据分析来看，马刺本可以2-0领先！
>
> > [@Glenn K.](#):
> >
> > @Anonymous U. 如果有人只是看常规赛战绩、季后赛对手的实力，或者忘记了文班还只是个孩子，并且没有注意到尼克斯提升了多少，以及他们作为一个整体打得有多好，那么是的，我能理解为什么有人会看好马刺。但就像这个人说的，你必须相信你在球场上看到的一切。
>
> > [@Andy G.](#):
> >
> > @Manco 6. 他指的是骑士队教练，后者曾说他认为自己的球队在“数据分析上”处于领先。
> [@Justin B.](#):
>
> 尼克斯今晚击败了马刺和裁判。判罚简直惨不忍睹。真的毁了联盟的公信力。讨厌在赢球后抱怨，但这场比赛看得让人无比愤怒。
>
> > [@Robert L.](#):
> >
> > @Justin B. 没错，同感，很高兴这最终没有影响比赛结果，但这过程太艰难了。不知道为什么制定一个标准并对双方保持一致就这么难——要么允许对抗，要么就不允许。
>
> > [@NIck D.](#):
> >
> > @Anonymous U. 尼克斯在下半场的阵地战判罚中没有获得任何罚球，直到最后一个回合文班把布伦森推到界外。
>
> > [@Raymond W.](#):
> >
> > @Justin B. 我觉得搞笑的是，解说员一直在说对抗有多激烈、裁判如何放任一切……而上场的尼克斯球员有一半都陷入了犯规麻烦。
>
> > [@Joel R.](#):
> >
> > @Anonymous U. 恕我直言，你看的是哪场比赛？裁判在下半场明显把手按在了天平上。
> [@neelymcgill](#):
>
> 两件没人认为可能发生的事：布伦森打得很差，而尼克斯2-0领先。
>
> > [@Kevin E.](#):
> >
> > 靠布伦森是赢不了球的。
>
> > [@PB N.](#):
> >
> > @Kevin E. 你是只会复制粘贴吗？
>
> > [@Chris H.](#):
> >
> > @neelymcgill 这正是最令人印象深刻的地方。这是纽约尼克斯在季后赛中打得第三和第四差的比赛，但他们两场都赢了。
>
> > [@2122217](#):
> >
> > @neelymcgill 关于布伦森的一点是，即使在他手感不佳的夜晚，他似乎也对球队的表现至关重要。他是那个能稳定军心的老将控球手，能给每个人带来信心。
>
> > [@Cem S.](#):
> >
> > 他赢得了防守者的尊重和关注，并将他们吸引到远离篮筐的地方。即使他的投篮不进，他依然能提供帮助。
>
> > [@Daniel D.](#):
> >
> > @ 确实。布伦森今晚表现不佳，但仍然投中了扳平比分的一球，完成了关键抢断，并罚中了制胜球。
> [@Mike L.](#):
>
> 尼克斯不得不击败马刺和托尼·布拉瑟斯 (Tony Brothers) 的裁判组。极其偏袒的判罚。布伦森整晚都被卡斯尔和哈珀拉扯、肘击、推搡和冲撞，而裁判几乎什么都不吹。我以为手部接触防守在90年代中期就从规则手册中删除了，但今晚马刺的后卫们显然一直在这么做。与此同时，KAT统治了比赛，尼克斯完全掌控了局面，结果你在大约20秒内吹了2次莫须有的犯规。甚至连极少提及裁判的杰弗森和莱格勒都指出那些判罚非常糟糕，以及他们对布伦森所遭受的防守视而不见。尼克斯直到OG那次进攻才获得第一次罚球，而且那次还必须通过挑战才被吹了犯规。
>
> > [@David M.](#):
> >
> > @Mike L. 没错！别忘了吹在米切尔身上的那个莫名其妙的技术犯规，当时文班先发起了更恶劣的身体接触，而米切尔只是极其轻微地把文班推开了一点。真是个诡异的判罚……
>
> > [@Jacob H.](#):
> >
> > 科内特的踢球球也是。麦克布莱德连线都没踩到就被吹了回场违例。福克斯在死球后推搡却没有被吹技术犯规。OG的三分犯规只有在迈克·布朗 (Mike Brown) 忍无可忍提出挑战后才被吹罚。再加上唐斯那些根本不是犯规的犯规。简直是耻辱。
>
> > [@Anonymous U.](#):
> >
> > @Mike L. 你有没有注意到，转播过程中甚至没有回放吹在KAT身上的那两个扯淡犯规……？如果我没记错的话，那是他的第4次和第5次犯规，是在尼克斯领先并拉开比分时连续吹罚的，直接逼得他下场。我们用华丽的4K慢动作看清了其他每一次攻防……为什么不回放这两个……？
> [@10901272](#):
>
> 天命之师，史诗般的征程。现在去终结悬念，然后在英雄峡谷举行夺冠游行吧。
> [@Joseph M.](#):
>
> 里昂·罗斯 (Leon Rose) 做得太棒了。解雇锡伯杜是很有胆量且正确的决定。
>
> > [@Robert C.](#):
> >
> > @Joseph M. 很有胆识。
>
> > [@Daniel D.](#):
> >
> > @Joseph M. 他做出这个决定时我很讨厌。天哪，我当时错得太离谱了。
>
> > [@shut-up-already-damn](#):
> >
> > @Daniel D. 随时欢迎加入我的“我欠迈克·布朗一个郑重道歉俱乐部”。我们下次聚会时要吃乌鸦。
> [@Ian N.](#):
>
> 我爱马刺，但他们还没准备好迎接这个时刻，他们彻底没戏了。如果这轮系列赛能打到5场，那都算令人瞩目了。向尼克斯致敬。他们已经为这个时刻做好了准备。马刺的时代会到来，但不是现在。
>
> > [@Alan T.](#):
> >
> > @Wayne A. 他们的温度计显示的可是另一回事。
>
> > [@C R.](#):
> >
> > @Wayne A. 不仅是煮熟了，简直是烤了、煎了、炸了。熟透了。
>
> > [@2122217](#):
> >
> > @Ian N. 确实是英勇的努力，但他们的年轻暴露无遗。我想，经历了解区决赛的胜利和这次艰难的总决赛对决，他们会变得更好。
>
> > [@Jack P.](#):
> >
> > @Ian N. 是的，与雷霆的七场大战似乎耗尽了马刺所有的元气，而尼克斯则抓住了额外休息的机会，同时也将状态调整到了巅峰。
> > 不觉得马刺能在纽约赢下两场。
> [@Anonymous U.](#):
>
> 《纽约时报》必须停止在体育版块宣传特朗普。这真让人恶心。他来看比赛一点都不重要。比赛是关于尼克斯和马刺的竞争，而不是关于特朗普、泰勒·斯威夫特 (Taylor Swift)、斯派克·李 (Spike Lee) 或任何其他《纽约时报》认为重要的人物。
>
> > [@Katie B.](#):
> >
> > @Anonymous U. 然而，你现在不还是在阅读《纽约时报》并发表评论。
>
> > [@Anonymous U.](#):
> >
> > @Katie B. 这有什么问题吗？这里是评论区，喇叭手。
>
> > [@Anonymous U.](#):
> >
> > @Anonymous U. 评论里又有更多的“特朗普综合征”了……天哪。分享一位在任总统将首次出席总决赛绝对具有新闻价值。如果你认为那家自由派的小报是在宣传那个人，那你一定是疯了。
>
> > [@Joel R.](#):
> >
> > @Anonymous U. “自由派小报”、“TDS”。
> > 你只需要再来一个词就能凑齐福克斯新闻的宾果游戏了！别停下！
>
> > [@Jim O.](#):
> >
> > @Anonymous U. ：虽然对你们这类人来说这并不重要，但《纽约时报》几十年前就不再是自由派了。它支持布什入侵伊拉克，支持乌克兰战争，支持犹太复国主义者在加沙的消灭战争。如果右翼不是那么极端——支持在城市街道上部署联邦军队、支持爱泼斯坦的同伙、支持对美国人进行非法监视，你可能会发现所有的主流媒体都已经企业化了。
> [@Lionel B.](#):
>
> 13连胜。这是一次史诗般的征程。传奇时刻到了。
> [@John H.](#):
>
> 多棒的一场比赛！尼克斯在最后时刻顶住了压力。马刺在全场紧逼防守中对抗非常激烈——有几次带球过半场，布伦森看起来被犯规了3到4次。唐斯和布里奇斯是今晚的功臣，替补席也提供了强有力的支持，表现非常抢眼。周一的麦迪逊广场花园绝对会疯狂！
> [@Daniel I.](#):
>
> 回想2023年，布伦森砍下40分，他们却会以92-96输给一个8号种子。现在，他即使打出极其糟糕的表现，他们依然能找到方法在客场击败一支豪强。这套角色球员阵容太不可思议了，我相信JB能重回正轨。
>
> > [@Stephen B.](#):
> >
> > @Daniel I. 布伦森需要了解自己，知道自己什么时候手感冰凉。拜托了。传给唐斯。传给其他人。如果你投不进，就放弃出手。最后六分钟看着布伦森疯狂打铁真是痛苦。
>
> > [@Cem S.](#):
> >
> > @Stephen B. 但他还是投进了反超比分的制胜球。至少得承认这一点。不过我同意你的看法。
>
> > [@Raymond W.](#):
> >
> > @Daniel I. 是的，我需要杰伦重新找回投篮包。每11场客场季后赛才拿下一场个位数分数的险胜，我的心脏可受不了！
> [@Ruby D.](#):
>
> “无谓的犯规，并在第三节中段领到第四次犯规。”
> 请向我们解释一下这怎么就成了唐斯的错？
> 你真的看比赛了吗？
> [https://x.com/HaterReport/status/2063087182613565861/video/1](https://x.com/HaterReport/status/2063087182613565861/video/1)
>
> > [@Wolverine B.](#):
> >
> > 裁判试图把胜利送给马刺。
> [@Chris H.](#):
>
> Maybe the Wemby hype machine can quiet down till next year
>
> > [@Jim B.](#):
> >
> > @Chris H. 阿门！
>
> > [@11305413](#):
> >
> > @Jim B. 说得对！
>
> > [@Steve V.](#):
> >
> > @Chris H. 是啊，关于那个法国竹竿的话题已经听够了！！
>
> > [@Roger C.](#):
> >
> > @Chris H. 尽管毫无疑问，这种炒作对尼克斯有利。文班深受自身炒作的毒害，在第一场比赛中试图扮演超人，然后这种炒作导致了他在第二场比赛中感到的震惊，因为他无法不注意到自己被卡尔-安东尼·唐斯 (Karl-Anthony Towns) 痛扁。
> [@Jody B.](#):
>
> 向米切尔·罗宾逊致敬，他在带伤作战的情况下展现了出色的防守。
> [@Ben K.](#):
>
> 尼克斯是一支从上到下都很强大的球队。马刺则是文班和一些偶尔能投进三分的家伙。文班会赢得几个总冠军，但绝不是今年。
>
> > [@Phil W.](#):
> >
> > @Ben K. 你说得对，文班很可能会赢下几个，但我希望不要。他不仅身高惊人，技术也极其出色。因为我以前没怎么看过他在马刺的比赛，直到季后赛我才知道他打球也极其脏。他在对阵雷霆时就展现了这一点，尤其是对阵森林狼时对纳兹·里德 (Naz Reid) 的那次野蛮冲撞。如果那次撞击发生在体育赛事之外，他早就被逮捕了。我希望他倒霉。
>
> > [@Ruby D.](#):
> >
> > @Phil W. 哦，就像他对阿尔瓦拉多的攻击那样？
> > [https://x.com/SnapshotKyle/status/2063071036808245626/video/1](https://x.com/SnapshotKyle/status/2063071036808245626/video/1)
>
> > [@Joel R.](#):
> >
> > @Ben K. 这太愚蠢了，老兄。福克斯、哈珀、卡斯尔？把他们称为“一些偶尔能投进三分的家伙”，这只是一种虚伪的、继续吹捧文班的方式，让人觉得是文班单枪匹马把马刺带到了这里。
> > 马刺能走到这一步，是因为他们构建的阵容非常非常优秀。
> > 文班是一个伟大的球员，但在现阶段，他可能是NBA历史上最被高估的球员。他被谈论得好像他是卡里姆·阿卜杜勒·贾巴尔 (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar) 一样，而他其实还什么都没做到。
> [@Justin G.](#):
>
> 那次传球将让文班耿耿于怀很多年。
>
> > [@PB N.](#):
> >
> > @Wayne A. 气急败坏的钓鱼。几个星期以来你一直说尼克斯会被马刺或雷霆摧毁。
>
> > [@Jim B.](#):
> >
> > @Wayne A. 布伦森不会在五场比赛里输掉四场给任何人。文班正在上一堂关于什么是领袖的课。
>
> > [@Robert L.](#):
> >
> > @Wayne A. 你实际上需要在纽约赢下两场？
>
> > [@Luke L.](#):
> >
> > @Wayne A. 事实上，如果不夺取纽约的两场胜利，他们是赢不了的。
>
> > [@Danny P.](#):
> >
> > @Wayne A. 这在事实上就是错误的。还是说托尼·布拉瑟斯要吹罚第8场比赛？
>
> > [@Dan A.](#):
> >
> > @Justin G. 文班当时不应该运球过半场——尼克斯的大个子们很久以前就用许多次失误惨痛地证明了这一点——你不会希望大个子在抢下篮板后像后卫一样运球。相反，他们应该停下来，观察，然后传球给一个正在准备接球的人。（韦斯·昂塞尔德 (Wes Unseld)？！还记得他吗？）
> > 文班……他会吸取教训的。
> [@Anonymous U.](#):
>
> 吹在KAT身上的第三和第四次犯规完全是捏造的扯淡。我是一个中立球迷，我热爱篮球，我不得不说，裁判在规则范围内给了马刺一切能给的便利。圣安东尼奥马刺得到了他们想要的一切，文班也得到了反超比分的机会。让我感到不可思议的是，他居然没有突破到篮下制造身体接触，不过我毕竟不是外星人。
>
> > [@Anonymous U.](#):
> >
> > @Anonymous U. 谢谢，谢谢，谢谢！这场比赛的判罚简直是耻辱！甚至连电视解说员都在不经意间流露出了他们的看法——他们本不想这么做，但最后还是忍不住了。
>
> > [@John B.](#):
> >
> > @Anonymous U. 是的，当马刺在防守端制造身体接触时，裁判绝对是把哨子吞了。拜托，对阿奴诺比三分投篮的漏判，最后不得不进行录像回放，这太恶劣、太可耻了。
> [@Danny S.](#):
>
> 我们是不是都听够了媒体对马刺的炒作？在这轮系列赛开始前我就这么想：尼克斯显然是更好的那支球队。
> [@Nick P.](#):
>
> 我的天呐。我绝对会是第一个告诉你马刺有点被高估、尼克斯有点被低估、雷霆也有点被高估的人……但我依然对尼克斯赢下前两场比赛感到震惊。
>
> > [@Rob M.](#):
> >
> > “但是西部比东部强太多了。尼克斯毫无机会。”
> > 或者说他们是这么吹的。
>
> > [@Hingle M.](#):
> >
> > @Nick P. 在西部决赛期间，有多少评论员已经提前把奖杯颁给雷霆或马刺了？真是迷之自信的错误。
>
> > [@Robert L.](#):
> >
> > @Hingle M. 不仅仅是提前颁发奖杯，他们甚至说任何关注东部季后赛的人都是愚蠢的，因为东部季后赛最终毫无意义，毕竟西部处于另一个水平。
> [@NIck D.](#):
>
> 这场比赛本该是尼克斯的一场大胜。那两次吹在KAT（他统治了那个媒体宠儿）身上不可原谅的犯规改变了比赛。但这还不够。如果接下来的麦迪逊广场花园比赛能判罚公正，那将会是一次轻松的横扫。
>
> > [@Jacob H.](#):
> >
> > 科内特的踢球球也是。麦克布莱德连线都没踩到就被吹了回场违例。福克斯在死球后推搡却没有被吹技术犯规。OG的三分犯规只有在迈克·布朗忍无可忍提出挑战后才被吹罚。再加上唐斯那些根本不是犯规的犯规。简直是耻辱。
> [@AMD G.](#):
>
> 尼克斯遇到过真正的对手吗？帮埃尔莫问的。
> [@Roger C.](#):
>
> 如果你看一下这轮系列赛前两场比赛的总体基调，那就是卡尔·安东尼·唐斯已经压制了那个大个子，而且总的来说，尼克斯已经找到了如何斩杀那条7英尺4英寸巨龙的方法。
> 在第一场比赛之后，针对我之前关于这次对决的评论，另一位评论员指出了这次对决中“哈基姆 \> 沙克”的方面。我觉得很有意思的是，在半场转播中，肯尼和查尔斯将这与1995年总决赛进行了对比。他们委婉地没有直接对比奥拉朱旺与奥尼尔的对决，但我们都心领神会。我提到的那位评论员还补充说，尼克斯最好现在就拿下总冠军，因为“凛冬将至”。哈哈。
> 我不否认这一点。文班会迎来属于他的时刻。但他现在还没完全成熟。尽管文班技术精湛，但此时此刻，谁能否定KAT比这位年轻的法国人更强壮一点、更快速一点、外线投篮更好且更稳定、传球更好、身体状态也更好呢？
> 很高兴看到卡尔在经历了所有严厉的审视和公众的批评之后，迎来了属于他的高光时刻。
>
> > [@Roger C.](#):
> >
> > @Roger C. 关于我上面提到的唐斯身体状态更好的观点，我认为这是斩杀那条7英尺4英寸巨龙的策略之一。那就是让他疲于奔命。尼克斯保持了极高的节奏，尤其是在上半场，有几次文班看起来已经精疲力竭了。
> > 有趣的是，前一天晚上，肯尼·史密斯还在谈论尼克斯打快节奏对马刺有利，因为这能让他们的年轻球员凭直觉打球，而不需要做太多决策，我也同意他的看法。但今晚的比赛表明，尼克斯也可以利用极快的节奏，通过让文班不停地来回奔跑来帮助限制他。
> [@Graciano C.](#):
>
> 尼克斯加油！
> [@AD 3.](#):
>
> 看这场比赛我差点气炸了。我知道尼克斯也差点把比赛搞砸，我简直不敢相信他们居然挺过来了。这就是布伦森的问题，天哪，他确实能投进那些高难度球，但当他手感不好时，场面就会变得很难看，尤其是当卡斯尔在死缠烂打他的时候。他必须更加信任他的队友，我认为他们减少唐斯的战术参与是不可原谅的，否则尼克斯本来可以赢得更轻松。
> 归根结底，我还是觉得，尽管马刺很棒，但他们太年轻、太傲慢了。第一场比赛后他们并不担心，说他们是更好的球队，结果转头又在主场输了。他们完全低估了这支尼克斯。说实话，我做尼克斯球迷太久了，当然能想象到他们掉链子的画面，但关键是这支尼克斯不一样了。
>
> > [@Hingle M.](#):
> >
> > @AD 3. 布朗必须让其他人参与到带球过半场的任务中。布伦森在运球过半场和得分上承担了太多工作。布里奇斯和哈特完全可以分担这一重任，他们的身体更强壮，可以摆脱防守者。让布伦森多打打无球，通过掩护跑出空位。
>
> > [@Hingle M.](#):
> >
> > @AD 3. 那只是一次进攻，老兄。你不能告诉我让布伦森反复运球顶着那种防守压力是最好的战术。你知道怎么对付卡斯尔吗？有时候让布伦森成为无球掩护的受益者。如果布朗允许这种情况再次发生，我会感到震惊。无论他想出什么办法，都不会是今晚我们打出的这种战术。
>
> > [@Raymond W.](#):
> >
> > @Hingle M. 同意。那可不是什么好办法。我希望唐斯能在三分线外接应布伦森的传球。把文班拉出来，唐斯就可以找到空位队友，或者在更好的位置把球传回给布伦森。
> > 布伦森在中场附近运球10秒，身边还缠着一个高大的马刺球员，这绝对不是我们最好的战术。
> [@6904271](#):
>
> 很高兴看到软弱的文班被教训了。他在最后时刻真的搞砸了比赛。
> [@Adam S.](#):
>
> 尼克斯就像是维拉诺瓦大学的大四老将，在对阵某支由肯塔基、北卡、杜克或罗格斯大学的五星高中生大一新生组成的球队，后者被大场面吓倒了，缺乏相应的信心和凝聚力。
> [@Tyler H.](#):
>
> 看着文班在最后一投时摔倒，在经历了对亚历山大所有的口诛笔伐之后，却没人会讨论文班的假摔……
> [@Anonymous U.](#):
>
> 为什么对裁判糟糕且偏袒的判罚报道这么少？简直就像是他们收了钱要左右比赛结果一样。
> [@bluethumbww](#):
>
> 没人评论那些价值7500美元的座位吗？是的，篮球很美妙，是的，尼克斯打得很漂亮，是的，一个冠军可以带来欢乐并团结一座城市。但这座城市真正的蓝领冠军们什么时候才能意识到，他们只是亿万富翁游戏中的道具？这里有多少人能负担得起现场看球的费用？我这辈子是买不起了。特朗普去向那些正在被他破产的农民发表讲话，而他们排了几个小时的队，为见到他而欢天喜地。球迷们被利用来为他们永远无法现场观看的比赛买单，还要在街头派对上排队几个小时来庆祝。我们已经失去了道德指南针。
> [@David S.](#):
>
> 文班搞不定唐斯。哇哦。
> [@Geoffrey C.](#):
>
> 迈克·布朗怎么会连一张年度最佳教练的选票都没拿到？我确信他更想要总冠军奖杯，但即便如此。
>
> > [@2122217](#):
> >
> > @Geoffrey C. 年度最佳教练是针对常规赛的。
>
> > [@B S.](#):
> >
> > @Geoffrey C. 他以前得过两次。我可以向你保证，他现在对奥布莱恩杯更感兴趣。
> [@N W.](#):
>
> 向尼克斯的替补席致敬，尤其是在第三节快结束时的表现。
> [@enrique R.](#):
>
> 我喜欢身体对抗，这让我想起了过去的NBA。 But the officiating was bordering on corruption. Let’s see if the home court advantage stays consistent with the Spurs finally getting fouls for their aggressive defense on Brunson and soft fouls given to KAT, Hart, and OG.
> [@Be U.](#):
>
> 迈克·布朗是休赛期最棒的引援。
> 文班需要德雷蒙德·格林 (Draymond Green) 来教他如何防守后防线。
> 唐斯今天看起来找回了昔日的自我。
> [@Chris A.](#):
>
> 尼克斯也是在打5打6的比赛，裁判送给马刺好几次判罚。在大约1分钟内吹了唐斯2次莫须有的犯规，否则这场比赛根本不会这么接近。不过一切都好。
> [@Paul D.](#):
>
> 托尼·布拉瑟斯绝对能入选NBA最差裁判名人堂。这家伙前一秒还允许防守者在每次进攻中进行肉搏，下一秒就在大约20秒内吹了唐斯几次体毛犯规。简直是小丑表演。
> [@11305413](#):
>
> 太让人欣慰了。
> 尼克斯加油！
> [@Mark F.](#):
>
> 我看得比较晚，但有点生气的是，防守布伦森的球员在布伦森带球过半场和在半场顶端时，几乎可以随心所欲地对他犯规。这完全是个笑话。
> 我承认我支持尼克斯，但我也喜欢马刺。不过，他们竟然允许防守者字面意义上地去“粗暴对待”他，这简直像个笑话。
> [@Josh B.](#):
>
> “他们赢了，甚至在唐斯——基本上是目前季后赛的MVP——再次屈服于他爱犯无谓规的毛病的情况下。”
> 他的第三和第四次犯规都是可疑的判罚。是的，确实有一些身体接触，但并不是他主动发起的。
>
> > [@Jack L.](#):
> >
> > @Josh B. 很容易看出哪个体育记者没看比赛，只是根据技术统计表在写报道。
> [@Jerod N.](#):
>
> 在最后两分钟为马刺设计这些战术的人应该被解雇。在比赛最后阶段，在文班中距离跳投命中率低于30%的情况下，竟然让他投了两次中远距离跳投。尼克斯非常乐意整天看着文班投这种球。
> [@TheGongGuy ..](#):
>
> 我不知道该如何面对这一切。
> [@Brownie V.](#):
>
> 尼克斯就是为此而生的。天命之师。是时候在麦迪逊广场花园庆祝了。
> [@David A.](#):
>
> 其中一条反对特朗普总统出席第三场比赛的评论已经获得了228个赞。我想我或许可以解释一下原因。
> 在2011年，特朗普开启了他的政治生涯，在全国各地奔走，暗示贝拉克·奥巴马 (Barack Obama) 总统出生于肯尼亚，因此是非法担任总统职务。特朗普要求奥巴马总统公布他的出生证明。特朗普成功煽动了足够的阴谋论废话和种族仇恨，以至于奥巴马总统最终公布了他简版和完整版的夏威夷出生证明。
> 在接下来的15年里，特朗普屡次表现出种族主义行为。他曾公开支持白人国家主义者——后来总是声称这不是真的。
> 现在，他受尼克斯老板詹姆斯·多兰的邀请，要来麦迪逊广场花园观看总决赛的第三场比赛。多兰先生是特朗普的捐赠者。多兰先生是白人。而尼克斯（和马刺）90%的球员都是有色人种。
> 作为尼克斯的老板，多兰先生可以邀请任何人来看尼克斯的比赛。然而，我怀疑对许多球员来说，特朗普先生的出席是不尊重且令人受伤害的。出于对球员的尊重，他本不应该被邀请。出于对球员的尊重，我希望记者们不要去问他们对特朗普先生出席的看法。
> 超过200名对特朗普先生出席季后赛表示不满的读者，还会有几十个其他不希望他出现在那里的理由。我可能会同意他们中的大多数。
>
> > [@David A.](#):
> >
> > @LARRY A. 是特朗普先生把尼克斯的比赛变成了政治事件，而不是我。面对错误行为时说出来，哪怕冒着被叫作傻瓜的风险，也比保持沉默要好。
>
> > [@erbfd](#):
> >
> > @LARRY A.
> > 好吧，特朗普对我们这几百万人评价不高，就像他说的，许多人不知道“dumb”这个词是以字母“b”结尾的。
> > （我怀疑他自己也是刚刚才知道那个“b”。他发现林肯是共和党人时那副惊讶的样子依然让我觉得好笑，好像“没人”知道这件事一样。）
>
> > [@adam R.](#):
> >
> > @LARRY A. 换句话说，去他妈的唐纳德·特朗普 (Donald Trump)——他根本没资格去那里。又是把一切都变成关于他自己的秀。等不及想听到他被无情地狂嘘了。
>
> > [@Paul D.](#):
> >
> > @LARRY A. 特朗普在白宫举办UFC格斗比赛，而你却表现得好像这条评论是在“把政治带入体育”？！也许你本该保持沉默，而不是自曝其短，孩子。
> [@Cameron Y.](#):
>
> 尽管联盟试图将胜利双手奉送给马刺，尼克斯还是坚持了下来。第三节吹在KAT身上的那3次犯规，导致他不出所料地被换下场，这是一连串可耻的判罚。
> [@robert G.](#):
>
> “他们赢了，甚至在唐斯——基本上是目前季后赛的MVP——再次屈服于他爱犯无谓规的毛病，并在第三节中段领到第四次犯规的情况下。”
> 那些根本不是犯规。
>
> > [@12471316](#):
> >
> > @robert G. 100%正确。没有任何理由在第三节那两次快速犯规上批评唐斯。去批评裁判吧，他们显然是接到了命令，试图让这轮系列赛打到6场或7场。那是唯一“肮脏”的事情。昨晚的比分：尼克斯 105 - 马刺+裁判 104。
> [@Anonymous U.](#):
>
> 裁判显然是在针对KAT，吹了他3次莫须有的犯规，其中两次还是连续吹的。KAT不得不下场，马刺趁机打出了进攻高潮。然而，尽管如此，加上布伦森糟糕的投篮和哈特的隐身，尼克斯还是赢了。文班在季后赛中从未连续输掉两场比赛，而现在他要去麦迪逊广场花园了。我希望尼克斯能赢至少10分。这样马刺在第四场比赛前心理就会彻底崩溃。尼克斯加油！
> [@10817585](#):
>
> 世界上最恶毒的种族主义者之一将出席一场NBA比赛，这真是一种耻辱。
> 希望纽约市能给予他应有的“礼遇”。
>
> > [@11185780](#):
> >
> > @ 只有一个？
> [@wkaweski](#):
>
> 特朗普出席第三场比赛，可能最终会让尼克斯球迷和马刺球迷团结起来，共同献上一曲美妙的嘘声大合唱。
> [@16238115](#):
>
> 在归于诺查丹玛斯的名下最奇特的篇章中，有一则所谓的预言，这位预言家不仅预言了一场关于皇家铁环与皮革圆球的伟大对决，还预言了他自己预测的失败。手稿声称，诺查丹玛斯曾自信地宣称西方领土的勇士们将横扫东方国度，认为西方的力量压倒一切，而东方则太脆弱而无法取胜。然而，在一个配得上这位预言家名声的悖论中，后来的诗句警告说：“神谕者自己也将被西方旗帜的荣耀所欺骗。”预言指出，西方将作为确定的胜利者进入最后的决战，受到贵族、学者和赌徒的一致赞美，结果却只有东方的骑士出人意料地崛起并夺得王冠。因此，根据传说，诺查丹玛斯最大的错误不是未能看透未来，而是未能预见到他自己的预言也会成为未来的一部分。
>
> > [@16238115](#):
> >
> > @PB N. 正如我们所看到的，神话要准确得多。
>
> > [@2122217](#):
> >
> > 你还好吗？你听起来像是被一本巨大的百科全书给吞下去了。
> [@Jody B.](#):
>
> 在几乎没人相信这支球队之前，我就一直站在上帝这边支持他们。曾被说成是妄想、不理智、愚蠢。但现在是谁在笑呢，小甜饼们！！！🗽🗽🗽🗽
> [@kamranzafar](#):
>
> 吹在唐斯身上的第3和第4次犯规一万年也不可能是犯规。有时候简直就是5打6。
> [@10723851](#):
>
> 判罚已经退化成了小丑表演——甚至连理查德·杰弗森 (Richard Jefferson) 都公开指责他们。斯坦·范甘迪 (Stan Van Gundy) 要是看到这，绝对会彻底崩溃！马刺在布伦森带球过半场时，90%的时间都在对他犯规。他甚至被撞得一次又一次地往后退。在我的记忆中，那些回合里没有吹过一次犯规。与此同时，文班却可以随心所欲地推人、勾人等。这必须停止。
> [@10813627](#):
>
> 尼克斯没有偷走任何东西，你这个蠢货！裁判在第一场，尤其是第二场比赛中，试图从尼克斯手中偷走胜利。你为什么不谈谈那个……偏袒主队的家伙！
> [@Quinn E.](#):
>
> 最后一投交给了前“关键先生”福克斯。让维克托拿球已经够荒谬了，更不用说让他迎着罗宾逊投一个20英尺的跳投。文班在最后几分钟打得太差了，简直是糟糕透顶的篮球。
> [@10928080](#):
>
> 友情提示：规则12，B：个人犯规，第一节：
> 球员不得通过伸出手、手臂、腿或膝盖，或将身体弯曲到非正常姿势来拉扯、推搡、冲撞或阻碍对手的前进。导致对手改变路线的身体接触属于犯规，必须立即吹罚。
> 防守持球球员的防守球员所发起的身体接触是不合法的。这种接触包括但不限于前臂、手部或身体阻挡。
> 当布伦森带球过中场时，有人——包括裁判——看到这一幕了吗？
>
> > [@Anonymous U.](#):
> >
> > @ 显然双方都在这么做，但裁判的判罚并不一致。不仅布伦森每次带球过半场时都像是在被抢劫，文班甚至字面意义上在搂抱KAT。那不是篮球——那是摔跤。在60年代和70年代，比赛确实对抗更激烈，但那也只是在篮下和油漆区。这些小丑却允许各种接触、拉扯 and 推搡而不受惩罚，然后对唐斯吹一个微不足道的体毛犯规。太可耻了！
> [@Ruby D.](#):
>
> @johnhollinger 说真的，你真的看比赛了吗？你没觉得任何一次针对米切尔或唐斯的判罚是可疑的吗？
> 从一些基于现实的报道中学习一下吧：
> [https://thespun.com/nba/nba-fans-accused-refs-of-rigging-game-2-for-knicks-vs-spurs](https://thespun.com/nba/nba-fans-accused-refs-of-rigging-game-2-for-knicks-vs-spurs)
>
> > [@Anonymous U.](#):
> >
> > @Ruby D. 他们确实该这么做！那些裁判竭尽所能想把胜利送给马刺。而尼克斯拒绝让他们得逞，这才是这场比赛的精髓所在。
> [@Jonathan J.](#):
>
> 还差两场。
> 别再谈论横扫了。这是一支非常优秀的马刺队。尼克斯得到的空位机会非常非常少。裁判的判罚存在可怕的双标；布伦森在每一次进攻中都被粗暴对待，而当尼克斯球员甚至只是靠近文班时，他就能得到哨子。
> 但这是自1973年以来、甚至是有史以来最伟大的尼克斯队。首发五虎没有任何弱点，如果球队需要，所有首发都可以轻松砍下30分或更多。替补席也棒极了。米切尔·罗宾逊、兰德里·沙梅特、麦尔斯·麦克布莱德和豪塞·阿尔瓦拉多 (Jose Alvarado)。他们太优秀了，以至于NBA杯的明星泰勒·科勒克 (Tyler Kolek) 甚至都无法上场。而且球队还拥有“关键球上尉”。
> 还差两场！
>
> > [@6904271](#):
> >
> > @Jonathan J. 横扫，横扫，横扫，横扫，横扫，横扫，横扫，横扫，横扫
> [@Stacey R.](#):
>
> 我很赞赏迈克·布朗那句“我没那么聪明……”的评论，教练能明白自己只有在拥有优秀球员时才显得优秀，这实属罕见。
> 听到了吗，菲尔·杰克逊 (Phil Jackson) 和比尔·贝利奇克 (Bill Belichick)。
> [@Anthony M.](#):
>
> 詹姆斯，我觉得在谈到沙梅特时，完全没必要说“不，说真的，听我把话说完”。任何关注NBA的人，哪怕只是稍微关注一下，都知道这又是里昂·罗斯的一次多么伟大的引援。
> [@Craig A.](#):
>
> 我本希望看到一个漫长的系列赛，而从裁判的判罚来看，NBA也是这么想的。但尼克斯是一支深度极佳的球队（没有布伦森和KAT，也没问题），而且迈克·布朗一直是一位出色的防守教练。
> 除了少数例外，马刺队年轻得令人难以置信，这一点也暴露无遗。
> 我想不出还有哪支球队在常规赛期间表现不错但称不上伟大，却在季后赛中蜕变成了一支超级球队。
> [@13027557](#):
>
> 我就直说了吧。
> 我认为马刺队的一些球员已经对文班忍无可忍了。一切都围绕着他转，而他也只谈论自己。
> 这个所谓的“马刺王朝”可能永远不会实现。那些年轻的才华横溢的球员中，有些人可能会想离开那家俱乐部。
> [@Stephen D.](#):
>
> 我是一个凯尔特人球迷，但在季后赛期间已经很清楚，尼克斯正处于夺冠的轨道上。两支球队都非常有天赋，但尼克斯经历过季后赛的洗礼。马刺打得像一支年轻的队伍；明年季后赛我可不想碰到他们。
> [@Kevin E.](#):
>
> 靠布伦森是赢不了球的。
>
> > [@John M.](#):
> >
> > @Kevin E. 嗯……我敢发誓刚刚就赢了。
>
> > [@Joseph C.](#):
> >
> > @Kevin E. 尼克斯应该邀请贝基·哈蒙 (Becky Hammon) 参加在英雄峡谷举行的夺冠游行。
> [@Daniel D.](#):
>
> 完全合情合理的是，即使在投篮手感严重失常的夜晚，布伦森依然投中了扳平比分的一球，完成了关键抢断（即便那是文班送的大礼），并罚中了制胜球。不愧是“关键球上尉”。而另一边，文班传出了导致关键抢断的失误球，犯了全场最后一次规，并且投失了全场最后一球。真是鲜明的对比。
> [@S B.](#):
>
> 有时候，即使手感冰凉，或者想回敬刚刚投进球的人，文班也执意要自己出手。尽管他在15英尺或更远距离的投篮只有8投3中，他还是执意要投那一球，而且在最后30秒他根本没有理由去客串控球后卫，结果把球砸在了卡斯尔的背上。但值得赞赏的是，他非常敢于担当。他会学习并成长，在短短三年内取得如此多的成就，这已经很不可思议了。
> [@shadyhollow1](#):
>
> 倒不是说这被忽视了，但在比赛还剩几秒时，布伦森在投丢了本可以让尼克斯领先的两分球后所展现出的直觉——短暂地犹豫了一下没有退防，而是稍微向前移动，从而完美地接到了砸在卡斯尔背上的失误传球——这真是一次令人惊叹的球商展现。
> [@Dave N.](#):
>
> 是的，在总决赛中取得2-0领先的球队在这些系列赛中的历史战绩是32胜5负。但是，当这两场胜利都是客场比赛时，取得2-0领先的球队战绩又是如何呢？我认为先在客场赢球的球队胜算甚至会更高。
> [@Peggy P.](#):
>
> 尼克斯打出了一场真正均衡的比赛。唐斯、布伦森、布里奇斯都贡献了20分或以上。阿奴诺比17分，沙梅特13分。他们打得像一个整体——紧密相连且专注。令人印象深刻。这要归功于布朗教练。
> [@Damian K.](#):
>
> 我不是任何一支球队的球迷，但我真心希望迈克·布朗能夺冠。
> [@kparedes91](#):
>
> 各位，这是一个属于《洛奇》的时刻。我们被马刺（阿波罗·奎迪）一次次击倒，但我们一次次站了起来。在经历了过去几十年来自分析师、解说员和其他体育迷的所有批评之后，这绝对是属于我们的时刻。最后，应该有人去查查托尼·布拉瑟斯的FanDuel账户，裁判把这场比赛双手奉送给了马刺，而他们居然还是赢不了。
> [@Shelly S.](#):
>
> 到目前为止，看起来最好的球队是尼克斯。紧随其后的是第二好的球队，老鹰……😝
> [@Stephen B.](#):
>
> 布伦森几乎用尽了浑身解数要把领先优势挥霍殆尽。他需要明白，如果自己手感冰凉，猜猜看，他的队友们手感可不凉。
>
> > [@NIck D.](#):
> >
> > @Stephen B. 布伦森一直是NBA历史上最伟大的12场季后赛征程的关键。他只是打了一场糟糕的比赛。他们是一个完整的团队，他的队友们完成了任务。
> [@Samuel A.](#):
>
> 确实是天命之师……一切都水到渠成。我记得2024年的俄亥俄州立大学美式橄榄球队在夺冠之路上横扫了每一支球队，尽管他们在常规赛中并没有那么具有统治力……有时候，事情会因为一些无法解释的原因而自然契合。在这届季后赛中，尼克斯即使落后20分，也没人会怀疑他们能逆转。
> [@Andrew M.](#):
>
> 在以这套阵容打了这么多场比赛之后，我不知道文班是否能成为一个高效的双向球员。你必须让他整场48分钟都处于跑动中。森林狼最令人信服的一场胜利是当他盖了无数个帽，但他却精疲力竭了。唐斯让文班在防守端疲于奔命是合理的。他需要一个真正的大前锋来帮助他。围绕在他身边的“一星四射”后卫/前锋阵容通常极具杀伤力。但如果吹罚犯规，且篮板、盖帽和身体对抗变得至关重要时，他就需要帮助。
> [@11140004](#):
>
> 显然裁判想让马刺留在比赛中。最初那个吹OG踩线出界的判罚怎么说？我猜他们漏掉了那次推人，拜托，裁判太可悲了。如果有人不这么认为，那他们要么是瞎了，要么是无知。
> [@11185780](#):
>
> 两支球队我都爱。马刺将会成为一支伟大的球队。但此时此刻，尼克斯毫无疑问是更优秀的“团队”。任何打过这项运动的人都知道，这不仅仅关乎身体天赋，而这些家伙展现出了场上每个人都罕见的战术意识。我从未想过自己会完整观看一轮NBA系列赛。但我现在彻底被吸引了。
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> #
>
> > [@Craig F.](#):
> >
> > That officiating was an absolute disgrace. The league should be embarrassed. Incredible job by the Knicks to overcome it.
> >
> > > [@10865428](#):
> > >
> > > @Craig F. Are you being sarcastic they got every call. Their coach leaves the bench and goes to other end of court because his precious Brunso got bumped and could flop again. Yeah a disgrace all right.
> >
> > > [@11305413](#):
> > >
> > > @Craig F. So poor. Makes you think the Wemby heads got to the refs.
> >
> > > [@Jon K.](#):
> > >
> > > Wemby goes at Robinson and Robinson gets the T? Oh, yeah, the refs weren’t in the bag for the Spurs…
> >
> > > [@Hingle M.](#):
> > >
> > > @ your biased take is the disgrace. Dumbest comment of the night
> >
> > > [@Steve V.](#):
> > >
> > > @ what game were you watching?? SA got all the calls their way tonight!
> >
> > > [@William H.](#):
> > >
> > > NYK shot 1st FT of second half 2:37 left. Call on Towns a Disgrace but sure.
> >
> > > [@Ruby D.](#):
> > >
> > > @Craig F. 100% and how this article pretends that NYK were making bad fouls he’s just patently ridiculous it’s just poor reporting.
> >
> > > [@Cem S.](#):
> > >
> > > Knicks only shot 5 FTs in the second half. 3 of those 5 were from a successful challenge. Brunson got a foul for touching Vassells hair. Mitch got a T for playing defense.
> >
> > > [@Manco 6.](#):
> > >
> > > @Hingle M.
> > > No, Jon K’s take was right on. Wemby should have got the technical.
> >
> > > [@Chris K.](#):
> > >
> > > @Craig F. They had to try and prevent their Golden Boy Mr. Ethical from going down 0-2.
> >
> > > [@10903030](#):
> > >
> > > @Craig F. Yup! Knicks against San Antonio and the refs. Disgraceful!
> >
> > > [@Diane B.](#):
> > >
> > > @Craig F. - The two quick fouls on KAT were absolute bullshit.
> >
> > > [@Theodore R.](#):
> > >
> > > @Craig F. Spurs had license to rough up SGA, now Brunson, relentlessly. Neutral fan but love good guard play, this is ridiculous.
> > > But the Knicks have the second through fifth best players on the court in any game they play. Amazing depth and intensity, the best “team” I’ve seen in NBA in years
> >
> > > [@kamranzafar](#):
> > >
> > > @Craig F. It was so bad that it was 6 against 5 at times.
> >
> > > [@Vision F.](#):
> > >
> > > @Craig F. I haven’t followed the NBA in a long time, but I’m really glad to see the Knicks succeeding/ rooting for New York to get a championship!
> >
> > > [@Joel R.](#):
> > >
> > > @Theodore R. 100%. They only beat the Thunder because they were allowed to do what the Pistons once did to MJ (MJ would’ve had 8 titles if the refs didn’t allow the Pistons to just goon him mercilessly).
> > > Now the refs are letting the Spurs do the same thing to Brunson. The difference is, Chet Holmgren did nothing for the Thunder, but KAT has stepped up huge for the Knicks.
> > > But it’s really sad the lengths the league is going to in order to try and get Wemby a title.
> >
> > > [@Oded G.](#):
> > >
> > > Every article and description of this game that I have heard goes against what you are saying here. The officiating was CLEARLY favorable to the Spurs. They tried their best to give the Spurs the game and even with heavily favorable calls they STILL LOST.
>
> > [@Charles D.](#):
> >
> > What a disgusting, pathetic move by Trump trying to disrupt and steal the Knicks moment and be the lead story.
> > I hope the boos at MSG lift the roof off the place if he shows up. I also hope that if the Knicks win it all they have the moral courage and the patriotism to say “No” to Trump’s White House invite.
> >
> > > [@Robert L.](#):
> > >
> > > @Charles D. Yeah it’s so exhausting that he simply can’t let anyone else having literally anything. He’s going to this game because the Knicks are getting attention and he has a pathological need to monopolize it.
> >
> > > [@2122217](#):
> > >
> > > @Robert L. And because it’s in NYC where he still fails to get the respect he thinks he deserves. And never will.
> >
> > > [@Danny P.](#):
> > >
> > > @Charles D. I despise the man but wouldn’t booing constantly or chanting stuff be giving him more attention? Would be cool if the garden just completely ignored the scumbag
> >
> > > [@Anonymous U.](#):
> > >
> > > @Danny P. Maybe fans from other states should understand that Trump is reviled where he was raised - never a good sign
> >
> > > [@Anonymous U.](#):
> > >
> > > @Benny B. Really?
> >
> > > [@Michael F.](#):
> > >
> > > That mayor has already proven much better at his job than the idiot in the crumbling White House is at his job.
> >
> > > [@S B.](#):
> > >
> > > @Benny B. Sit the next few plays out, Benny.
> >
> > > [@Rob P.](#):
> > >
> > > @Benny B. NYC doesn’t want him, Florida can have him. Trump is and always has been a mook. Please enjoy your free bus rides and the balanced budget.
> >
> > > [@Roger C.](#):
> > >
> > > @Anonymous U. Yeah but the fact that his own sister described him as “cruel” didn’t seem to sway anyone so… I’m not sure it’s gonna matter much. I like the idea of the Garden Crowd just ignoring him. How funny would it be if he got just like a smattering of applause? Like as if they had just introduced Michael Bolton or Kenny G. ?😂
> >
> > > [@Rob P.](#):
> > >
> > > @Charles D. Dolan is a big Trump supporter. Sad but true.
> >
> > > [@Roger C.](#):
> > >
> > > @S B. I love the idea of Benny sitting the next few plays out. Good call S B.
> >
> > > [@Matt G.](#):
> > >
> > > @Benny B. nothing real about that orange skinbag. New Yorkers always hated him. If you don’t know that, well then obviously you’re not the sharpest tool… : )
> >
> > > [@Daniel D.](#):
> > >
> > > @Charles D. Trump has stolen everything he can from wherever he can, so it’s no surprise he would try to steal a bit of the Knicks’ glory.
> >
> > > [@olddogschildren](#):
> > >
> > > A Knicks win while 20,000 in attendance loudly chant “lock him up” makes for a perfect Monday evening in June.
> >
> > > [@Michael M.](#):
> > >
> > > @Rob P. Why wouldn’t Dolan like Trump? Two spoiled rich kids that have never earned a single thing in their lives.
>
> > [@Dave C.](#):
> >
> > Game 3 will be the first sporting event ever where the loudest chant of the night will be “JEFF-rey EP-stein (clap clap clapclapclap)”
> >
> > > [@Jim O.](#):
> > >
> > > @Dave C. Much, much better than boos! Can’t wait to hear it!
>
> > [@Ruby D.](#):
> >
> > It’s disingenuous to talk about Knick players in foul trouble and not talk about the obvious discrepancies in the officiating: the technical foul on Mitch, the fouls on KAT to get them off the floor when Wendy was really in trouble. ..,
> > Honestly, that’s just bad journalism not to mention that
> >
> > > [@Anonymous U.](#):
> > >
> > > @Ruby D. Insane - only free throw in second half were after the challenge on OG and the intentional foul on Brunson at the end of game. Fix was in
> >
> > > [@Joel R.](#):
> > >
> > > @Ruby D. KAT was lighting it up tho and the game was in danger of getting out of hand. What else was a Brothers supposed to do to keep the chosen one in the series?
>
> > [@chris C.](#):
> >
> > This is one of the greatest Knicks teams that has ever worn the orange and blue. 2 more wins. Let’s finish this and I can die in peace.
> >
> > > [@11305413](#):
> > >
> > > @chris C.
> > > Hoping you wont die buddy but yes!
> >
> > > [@Geoffrey C.](#):
> > >
> > > @chris C. Word. I have been waiting so long. My nephew, a rabid Knicks fan, passed away last summer at 47. He lived his entire life without ever seeing them get one. We would chat incessantly before, during and after the games. This one is for you Derrick!
> >
> > > [@Katie B.](#):
> > >
> > > @Geoffrey C. Oh, my. I am so very sorry. May his memory be a blessing.
> >
> > > [@Scott B.](#):
> > >
> > > @chris C. Amen. I was 3 months old when the Knicks last won it all. I bled with those 90s teams.
> > > I’m not counting chickens yet, but we’re getting close!
> >
> > > [@11162495](#):
> > >
> > > @Scott B. I was 3 weeks old! Aside from the 90’s Knicks and Linsanity, we’ve had nothing. This team is better than our beloved 90’s Knicks, super likable, and a joy to watch (finally, after underachieving up until these playoffs). Best thing that happened was losing the first two to the Hawks. Get ready for a parade! #finally
>
> > [@Elijah O.](#):
> >
> > How dare the Knicks take a 2-0 lead!! They only played G league teams all playoffs I thought?
> >
> > > [@Kevin E.](#):
> > >
> > > They’re better rested
> >
> > > [@PB N.](#):
> > >
> > > @Kevin E. It happens when a team sweeps two series because they are a great team. Thank you and good night.
> >
> > > [@Chris H.](#):
> > >
> > > @Elijah O. Wait until they play…. Oh wait.
> >
> > > [@Randall P.](#):
> > >
> > > @Elijah O. Just like Kenny Smith said tonight after the game, the Hawks may be the NBA’s second best team, having taken NY to six games!
>
> > [@Joey B.](#):
> >
> > Refs just gave KAT a technical after his swinging dick clipped the locker room shower attendant. They’re gonna put .5 seconds back on the clock and give Wemby two free throws, or three if he needs them.
> > KAT was not expecting that whistle. Ref was ensconced in steam.
> >
> > > [@Lionel B.](#):
> > >
> > > @Joey B. In all fairness, that shower attendant is now under observation at a local hospital.
> >
> > > [@Roger C.](#):
> > >
> > > @Lionel B. That’s very funny.
>
> > [@Drew L.](#):
> >
> > I couldn’t find a single NBA pundit who predicted the Knicks would win game two. They keep being underestimated, despite having won 13 games in a row. Wake up!
> >
> > > [@Anonymous U.](#):
> > >
> > > @Drew L. The Spurs were nearly 2-1 favorites to win Game 2. The public refuses to believe what we’re all seeing. The Knicks have elevated themselves into a championship team.
> >
> > > [@Danny P.](#):
> > >
> > > @Drew L. I think the Athletic guys this morning all picked the Knicks, actually! But generally yes, you’re right
> >
> > > [@Chris H.](#):
> > >
> > > @Drew L. The Spurs could be up 2-0 analytically!
> >
> > > [@Glenn K.](#):
> > >
> > > @Anonymous U. If someone is just looking at the regular-season records or quality of post-season opponents or forgetting that Wemby is still a kid and NOT paying attention to how much the Knicks have elevated their game and how well they’re playing as a unit, then yeah, I can see how someone would make the Spurs a 2-1 favorite. But like this person said, you have to trust what you’re seeing on the court.
> >
> > > [@Andy G.](#):
> > >
> > > @Manco 6. He was referring to the Cavs coach who said he thought his team was ahead “analytically.”
>
> > [@Justin B.](#):
> >
> > Knicks beat the spurs and the refs tonight. Just atrocious officiating. Really ruins the credibility of the league. Hate to complain after a win but that was an infuriating game to watch
> >
> > > [@Robert L.](#):
> > >
> > > @Justin B. Yeah same glad it didn’t end up making the difference, but it was rough. Not sure why it’s so hard to set a standard and keep it consistent for both teams—either let them scrap or don’t.
> >
> > > [@NIck D.](#):
> > >
> > > @Anonymous U. The Knicks didn’t shoot a free throw on calls made on the court in the 2nd half until Wemby pushed Brunson out of bounds on their last possession
> >
> > > [@Raymond W.](#):
> > >
> > > @Justin B. I love how the announcers are talking about how physical it is and the refs are letting everything go…and half the Knicks who played are in foul trouble.
> >
> > > [@Joel R.](#):
> > >
> > > @Anonymous U. All due respect but what game were you watching? The refs jammed their thumbs on the scale in the second half.
>
> > [@neelymcgill](#):
> >
> > Two things no one thought possible: Brunson has been bad, and the Knicks are up 2-0.
> >
> > > [@Kevin E.](#):
> > >
> > > You can’t win with Brunson
> >
> > > [@PB N.](#):
> > >
> > > @Kevin E. Do you just copy and paste
> >
> > > [@Chris H.](#):
> > >
> > > @neelymcgill that’s the most impressive part. These have been the third and fourth worst games of the playoffs for NYK, and they won both.
> >
> > > [@2122217](#):
> > >
> > > @neelymcgill The thing about Brunson is that even on his off-shooting nights it always seems like he’s crucial to the team’s performance. He’s that steadying veteran ball handler that gives everyone confidence.
> >
> > > [@Cem S.](#):
> > >
> > > He gets the defenders respect and attention and pulls them away from the basket. Even if his shots don’t fall he still helps
> >
> > > [@Daniel D.](#):
> > >
> > > @ Absolutely. Brunson had a bad night, but still scored the tying basket, got the clutch steal, and shot the winning foul.
>
> > [@Mike L.](#):
> >
> > Knicks had to beat the Spurs and Tony Brothers crew. Ridiculously one sided officiating. Brunson was getting grabbed, elbowed, pushed and bumped all night by Castle and Harper and literally nothing was getting called. I thought hand checking was taken out of the rule book in the mid 90s but it was clearly happening tonight by the Spurs guards. Meanwhile KAT is dominating the game and the Knicks are in full control and you get 2 bogus foul calls in the span of about 20 seconds. Even Jefferson and Legler who rarely mentioned anything about the refs called out those calls as terrible as well as what they were allowing to be done to Brunson. Knicks didnt shoot their first FTs until that OG play which needed to be challenged to get called a foul
> >
> > > [@David M.](#):
> > >
> > > @Mike L. Right on! And don’t forget the bizarre technical on Mitch, when he ever so slightly relocated Wemby after Wemby initiated much more egregious physical contact. Really a weird call…
> >
> > > [@Jacob H.](#):
> > >
> > > Kornet kick ball also. Deuce called for back court violation when he didnt even touch the line. No technical on Fox pushing and shoving after play. OG 3 point foul that was only called when Mike Brown got fed up and challenged. Plus the KAT non foul fouls. Just a disgrace.
> >
> > > [@Anonymous U.](#):
> > >
> > > @Mike L. Did you notice how neither of those two bs fouls on KAT were shown on replay during the broadcast…? IIRC, they were his 4th and 5th fouls, came in quick succession while the Knicks were up and pulling away and forced him off the floor. We saw every other play in glorious 4k slo-mo… Why not these two…?
>
> > [@10901272](#):
> >
> > Team of destiny, run for the ages. Now close it out and parade up the Canyon.
>
> > [@Joseph M.](#):
> >
> > Leon Rose has done an amazing job.Firing Thibs was gutty and correct
> >
> > > [@Robert C.](#):
> > >
> > > @Joseph M. gutsy
> >
> > > [@Daniel D.](#):
> > >
> > > @Joseph M. I hated the move when he made it. Boy, was I wrong.
> >
> > > [@shut-up-already-damn](#):
> > >
> > > @Daniel D. Feel free to join me in the “I Owe Mike Brown a Major Apology Club”. We’re having crow at our next meeting,
>
> > [@Ian N.](#):
> >
> > I love the Spurs but they’re not ready for this moment and they’re cooked. If this takes 5 games it will be impressive. Credit to the Knicks. They’re ready for this moment. The Spurs time will come, but it’s not now.
> >
> > > [@Alan T.](#):
> > >
> > > @Wayne A. There thermometer is reading otherwise.
> >
> > > [@C R.](#):
> > >
> > > @Wayne A. Not only cooked but roasted, grilled, and toasted. Well done.
> >
> > > [@2122217](#):
> > >
> > > @Ian N. Valiant effort really, but their age is showing. They’ll be better, I would think, for the experience of the conference finals wins and this tough finals matchup.
> >
> > > [@Jack P.](#):
> > >
> > > @Ian N. Yeah that 7 gamer against OKC looks like it’s taken all of spurs’s Mojo, whilst the knicks are taking the opportunity with the extra rest but also timing peaking perfectly.
> > > Can’t see spurs taking 2 games in NY
>
> > [@Anonymous U.](#):
> >
> > The NYT must stop promoting Trump in the sports section. It’s sickening. His attending a game is not important at all. The game is about the Knicks and the Spurs competition not about Trump, Taylor Swift, Spike Lee or any of the other so called individuals who the NYT deems important.
> >
> > > [@Katie B.](#):
> > >
> > > @Anonymous U. Yet, here you are reading and commenting at the NYT.
> >
> > > [@Anonymous U.](#):
> > >
> > > @Katie B. And what’s wrong with that? This is the comments section trumpet.
> >
> > > [@Anonymous U.](#):
> > >
> > > @Anonymous U. More TDS in these comments…sheesh. It is absolutely newsworthy to share that a sitting president will attend the finals for the first time. You’re out of your mind if you think that liberal rag is promoting the man.
> >
> > > [@Joel R.](#):
> > >
> > > @Anonymous U. “Liberal rag”, “TDS.”
> > > You only need one more to get Fox News tic tac toe! Don’t stop now!
> >
> > > [@Jim O.](#):
> > >
> > > @Anonymous U. : Not that it matters to your ilk but the NYT stopped being liberal decades ago. It backed Bush’s invasion of Iraq, it supports the war in Ukraine and the Zionist’s war of extermination in Gaza. If the right wing wasn’t so extreme, supporting Federal troops on City streets, Epstein’s wing man, and illegal spying on Americans, you might see that all of the MSM has gone corporate.
>
> > [@Lionel B.](#):
> >
> > 13 straight. This is a run for the ages. It’s Legend Time.
>
> > [@John H.](#):
> >
> > What a game! The Knicks really weathered the storm there at the end. The Spurs were playing super physical on that full court press—a few trips down the floor, it looked like Brunson was fouled 3-4 times. KAT and Bridges were the dudes tonight with a strong assist from the bench which really showed up. MSG is gonna be nuts on Monday!
>
> > [@Daniel I.](#):
> >
> > Back in 2023 Brunson would score 40 and they’d lose 96-92 to an 8 seed. Now he can put up an absolute stinker and they still find a way to beat a juggernaut on their home court. This supporting cast is unreal and I trust JB to right the ship
> >
> > > [@Stephen B.](#):
> > >
> > > @Daniel I. Brunson needs to understand himself and when he’s on a cold shooting streak. Please. Pass to KAT. Pass to someone else.Pass UP the shot if you’re not going to make it. That last six minutes was painful to see Brunson Lead Burner.
> >
> > > [@Cem S.](#):
> > >
> > > @Stephen B. Still hit the go ahead game winner. Gotta give him that at least. But I agree
> >
> > > [@Raymond W.](#):
> > >
> > > @Daniel I. Yeah I need Jalen to remember how to shoot again. One single digit win every 11 road playoff games is too much for my heart to take!
>
> > [@Ruby D.](#):
> >
> > “unnecessary fouls and picking up a fourth one in the middle of the third quarter.”
> > Please explain to us how this is KATs fault
> > Did you watch this game?
> > [https://x.com/HaterReport/status/2063087182613565861/video/1](https://x.com/HaterReport/status/2063087182613565861/video/1)
> >
> > > [@Wolverine B.](#):
> > >
> > > Refs tried to give the game to Spurs
>
> > [@Chris H.](#):
> >
> > Maybe the Wemby hype machine can quiet down till next year
> >
> > > [@Jim B.](#):
> > >
> > > @Chris H. Amen!
> >
> > > [@11305413](#):
> > >
> > > @Jim B. Preach!
> >
> > > [@Steve V.](#):
> > >
> > > @Chris H. Yeah, enough about the French beanpole already!!
> >
> > > [@Roger C.](#):
> > >
> > > @Chris H. Although there’s no question the hype worked in Knicks favor. Wemby guilty of his own hype by trying to be Superman in game 1 and then the hype contributing to the shock he felt in game 2 when he couldn’t help but notice he was getting his ass kicked by Karl AnthonyTowns.
>
> > [@Jody B.](#):
> >
> > Credit Mitch Robinson for his stellar defense while injured
>
> > [@Ben K.](#):
> >
> > The Knicks are a strong team top to bottom. The Spurs are Wemby and some guys who sometimes can hit threes. Wemby is going to win a few titles, but not this year.
> >
> > > [@Phil W.](#):
> > >
> > > @Ben K. You’re likely right that Wemby will win a few but I hope not. He’s remarkably skilled to go along with his remarkable height. As I never watched him much with the Spurs I was unaware until the playoffs that he’s also remarkably dirty. He exhibited this against the Thunder but especially against the Wolves with that brutal hit on Naz Reid. If that hit had occurred outside of a sporting event he would have been arrested. I wish him the worst.
> >
> > > [@Ruby D.](#):
> > >
> > > @Phil W. Oh like his attack on Alverado?
> > > [https://x.com/SnapshotKyle/status/2063071036808245626/video/1](https://x.com/SnapshotKyle/status/2063071036808245626/video/1)
> >
> > > [@Joel R.](#):
> > >
> > > @Ben K. That’s silly man. Fox, Harper, Castle? Referring to them as “some guys who sometimes can hit threes” is a disingenuous way to keep glazing Wemby and make it seem like Wemby single handedly powered the Spurs here.
> > > The Spurs are here because the roster they built is very, very good.
> > > Wemby is a great player but at this point he is perhaps the single most overrated player in NbA history. He’s talked about like he’s Kareem Abdul Jabbar when he hasn’t done shit yet.
>
> > [@Justin G.](#):
> >
> > That pass is gonna haunt Wemby for years.
> >
> > > [@PB N.](#):
> > >
> > > @Wayne A. Desperate trolling. You were saying the Knicks were going to be destroyed by the Spurs or Thunder for weeks.
> >
> > > [@Jim B.](#):
> > >
> > > @Wayne A. Brunson isn’t losing four of five to anyone. Wemby getting a lesson in what it means to be an alpha.
> >
> > > [@Robert L.](#):
> > >
> > > @Wayne A. You actually need 2 in New York?
> >
> > > [@Luke L.](#):
> > >
> > > @Wayne A. Actually they can’t win without taking two in New York.
> >
> > > [@Danny P.](#):
> > >
> > > @Wayne A. just factually incorrect. or is tony brothers going to call a game 8
> >
> > > [@Dan A.](#):
> > >
> > > @Justin G. Wemby shouldn’t be dribbling up the court there- the Knicks bigs have suffered many turnovers to prove this the hard way long time ago - you don’t want bigs dribbling off the rebound like a guard - instead they should stop, look, pass, to SOMEONE WHO’S LOOKING FOR A PASS. (Wes Unseld?! Remember him?)
> > > Wemby…he’ll learn.
>
> > [@Anonymous U.](#):
> >
> > The third and fourth foul calls on KAT were manufactured BS. I am a neutral, I love basketball, and I have to say the officials gave the Spurs everything they could while staying within the laws of the game. San Antonio got everything they could’ve wanted and Wemby had the go ahead shot. It’s wild to me that he didn’t drive and get contact around the rim, but I’m not an alien.
> >
> > > [@Anonymous U.](#):
> > >
> > > @Anonymous U. Thank you, thank you, thank you! The reffing of this game was a disgrace! Even the TV guys were letting their opinions slip — they didn’t want to, but finally couldn’t help themselves.
> >
> > > [@John B.](#):
> > >
> > > @Anonymous U. Yep, refs definitely were swallowing whistle when Spurs were creating defensive contact. Come on, the no call on Anounoby 3 pt shot that had to be reviewed was egregious and shameful.
>
> > [@Danny S.](#):
> >
> > Have we all had enough media-generated Spurs hype? I thought this before the series began: the Knicks are simply the better team.
>
> > [@Nick P.](#):
> >
> > Good lord. I would be the first person to tell you that the Spurs are a little overrated, that the Knicks are a bit underrated, that the Thunder were a bit overrated … and I’m still shocked that the Knicks have won these first two games.
> >
> > > [@Rob M.](#):
> > >
> > > But the west is so much better than the east. The Knicks don’t have a chance.
> > > Or so they say.
> >
> > > [@Hingle M.](#):
> > >
> > > @Nick P. How many commenters were handing the trophy to OKC/SAS during the WCF? Confidently incorrect.
> >
> > > [@Robert L.](#):
> > >
> > > @Hingle M. Not just handing them the trophy but saying anyone who cared about the East playoffs was stupid because they were ultimately pointless since the West was on another level.
>
> > [@NIck D.](#):
> >
> > This game would have been a Knicks blowout. Those 2 inexcusable foul calls on KAT- who dominated the media darling- changed the game. But it wasn’t enough. If the next games at MSG are even called even it will be an easy sweep.
> >
> > > [@Jacob H.](#):
> > >
> > > Kornet kick ball also. Deuce called for back court violation when he didnt even touch the line. No technical on Fox pushing and shoving after play. OG 3 point foul that was only called when Mike Brown got fed up and challenged. Plus the KAT non foul fouls. Just a disgrace.
>
> > [@AMD G.](#):
> >
> > Have the Knicks played anyone yet? Asking for Elmo.
>
> > [@Roger C.](#):
> >
> > If you look at the overarching story for the first two games of the series, it’s that Karl Anthony Towns has outplayed the big fella and in general, the Knicks have figured out how to slay that 7-4 dragon.
> > After the first game, in response to a previous comment of mine about this matchup, another commenter pointed out the Hakeem \> Shag aspect of this matchup. I thought it was hilarious that it came up on the halftime broadcast when Kenny and Charles compared it to the 1995 finals. They politely didn’t draw a direct comparison between the Olajuwon-Shaq matchup, but we all got the idea. THe commenter I referred to also added that Knicks better get their championship now because winter is coming. lol.
> > I don’t deny that. Wemby is gonna have his moment(s). But he ain’t quite ripe. As skilled as Wembayana is, can anyone deny at this point that KAT is a little stronger, a little quicker, a better and more consistent outside shooter, a better passer and in better condition than the young Frenchman?
> > Good to see Karl, After all the intense scrutiny and public criticism, having HIS moment
> >
> > > [@Roger C.](#):
> > >
> > > @Roger C. As to my point above about Towns being in better condition, I think that was one of the strategies to slay the 7 foot four dragon. Was just to run him ragged. The Knicks kept the pace so intense, especially during the first half, there were times that Wemby looked gassed.
> > > Interesting that the night before, Kenny Smith was talking about how the Knicks playing a fast pace was to the Spurs advantage, because that allowed their young players to play instinctually and without having to make decisions, and I agreed with him. But tonight’s game showed the Knicks can also use an extremely fast pace to help neutralize Wemby simply by running him up and down.
>
> > [@Graciano C.](#):
> >
> > Let’s go Knicks!
>
> > [@AD 3.](#):
> >
> > I was about to blow a gasket in this game. I knew the Knicks were about to blow it too and I cant believe they held on. Thats the thing about Brunson is man he can make these difficult shots but when hes off it gets ugly, especially with Castle hounding him. He has to trust his teammates even more, I thought it was inexcusable that they got away from KAT or the Knicks would have won this game with alot more room to breathe.
> > Ultimately what I really come back to is as great as the Spurs are they are young and too arrogant. After game 1 they werent worried, they said they we’re the better team, turned around and lost at home again. They completely underestimated these Knicks and Im not gonna lie Ive been a Knicks too long, of course I can imagine them choking, yet the point becomes this Knicks team is different.
> >
> > > [@Hingle M.](#):
> > >
> > > @AD 3. Brown has to get other guys involved bringing it past the timeline. He’s doing so much work there and having to score. Bridges and Hart can easily shoulder that load and they’re bigger bodies that can shake off the defender. Let Brunson play off the ball a bit again and get free on screens.
> >
> > > [@Hingle M.](#):
> > >
> > > @AD 3. That’s one play man. You can’t tell me Brunson repeatedly dribbling into that pressure is the best gameplan. You know what would help against Castle? Let Brunson be the recipient of the off ball screens sometimes. I would be shocked if Brown allows this to happen again. Whatever he comes up with, it ain’t gonna be what we did tonight.
> >
> > > [@Raymond W.](#):
> > >
> > > @Hingle M. Agreed. That was not a good recipe. I wanted Kat to make himself available at the three point line for a pass from Brunson. Pull Wenby out and Kat can find an open man or give it back to Brunson at a better place.
> > > Brunson pounding the ball into the floor for 10 seconds near midcourt with a lengthy Spur all over him is not our best game plan.
>
> > [@6904271](#):
> >
> > Great to see Wimpy Wemby humbled. He really blew the game at the end.
>
> > [@Adam S.](#):
> >
> > Knicks are like Villanova seniors playing some UK or UNC or Duke or RUTGERS team of five-star freshmen overwhelmed by moment and lacking the matching confidence and cohesion.
>
> > [@Tyler H.](#):
> >
> > Watching Wemby fall on the last shot after all the Shai hate yet it won’t be talked about his flopping…
>
> > [@Anonymous U.](#):
> >
> > Why is there so little reporting of the terrible and one sided officiating by the referees. Almost as if they were on the take the swing the game.
>
> > [@bluethumbww](#):
> >
> > No comments on $7,500 seats? Yes basketball is beautiful and yes the Knicks are playing the game beautifully and yes a title can bring joy and unite a city. But when will the blue collar true champions of the city realize they are only props in a billionaires’ game? How many here can afford to attend a game? Not me in my lifetime. Trump went to speak to farmers he is bankrupting and they lined up for hours overjoyed to see him. Fans are being used to bankroll the games they’ll never attend and line up for hours in street parties to celebrate them. We have lost our moral compass.
>
> > [@David S.](#):
> >
> > Wemby can’t handle KAT. Wow.
>
> > [@Geoffrey C.](#):
> >
> > How is it Mike Brown does not get a single down ballot vote for Coach of the Year? I’m sure he’d rather get the trophy but still.
> >
> > > [@2122217](#):
> > >
> > > @Geoffrey C. Coach of the Year is for the regular season.
> >
> > > [@B S.](#):
> > >
> > > @Geoffrey C. He’s won it twice before. I can assure you he’s far more interested in the O’Brien trophy right now.
>
> > [@N W.](#):
> >
> > Shout out to the Knicks bench, especially when closing the 3rd quarter.
>
> > [@enrique R.](#):
> >
> > I like the physical play, reminded me of the old NBA. But the officiating was bordering on corruption. Let’s see if the home court advantage stays consistent with the Spurs finally getting fouls for their aggressive defense on Brunson and soft fouls given to KAT, Hart, and OG.
>
> > [@Be U.](#):
> >
> > Mike Brown was the best off season acquisition.
> > Wemby needs Draymond Green to teach him how to play the back line.
> > KAT looked like his old self today.
>
> > [@Chris A.](#):
> >
> > Knicks playing 5 on 6 too with refs gifting spurs several calls. 2 phantom fouls on Towns in about 1 minute or this game doesn’t get that close. But all good.
>
> > [@Paul D.](#):
> >
> > Tony Brothers is in the worst NBA referees hall of fame. Man goes from letting guys get mugged every possession to calling a couple of soft ones on KAT in like 20 seconds. Clown show.
>
> > [@11305413](#):
> >
> > Pretty damn gratifying.
> > Let’s go Knicks!
>
> > [@Mark F.](#):
> >
> > I tuned in late but was a bit miffed that the guy guarding Brunson was allowed to pretty much foul him at will when he was bring ball up court and at the top of the half court. it was a total joke.
> > I admit I am rooting for the Knicks but I like the Spurs. it was almost a joke though how they allowed the defender to literally ’ rough him up’
>
> > [@Josh B.](#):
> >
> > "They won even with Towns — basically the MVP of the playoffs at this point — succumbing to his penchant for unnecessary fouls "
> > His third and fourth fouls were both dubious calls. Yes there was some contact but he wasn’t initiating.
> >
> > > [@Jack L.](#):
> > >
> > > @Josh B. Pretty easy to tell when a sportswriter didn’t watch the game, and is just going off the box score.
>
> > [@Jerod N.](#):
> >
> > Whoever is drawing up these plays for the Spurs in the last two minutes needs to be fired. Two mid to long range jumpers when Wemby has been shooting less than ~ 30% on mid range jumpers to end the game. Knicks will live with Wemby shooting those shots all day.
>
> > [@TheGongGuy ..](#):
> >
> > I am not sure how to process this
>
> > [@Brownie V.](#):
> >
> > Knicks are made for this. Team of destiny. Time for a Garden party.
>
> > [@David A.](#):
> >
> > One of the comments protesting President Trump’s attendance at Game 3 has already gotten 228 thumbs up. I thought I might try to explain why.
> > In 2011, Trump launched his political career running around the country suggesting that President Obama was born in Kenya and, accordingly, illegally holding the office of the President. Trump demanded that President Obama release his birth certificate. Trump succeeded in rile up enough conspiracy nonsense and racial hatred that President Obama finally released his short and long-form Hawaii birth certificates.
> > Over the next 15 years, Trump has repeatedly engaged in racist behavior. He has openly supported white nationalists - always claiming later that it wasn’t true.
> > Now he’s coming to MSG for the 3rd game of the NBA Finals, invited by the Knicks owner, James Dolan. Mr. Dolan is a Trump donor. Mr. Dolan is white. 90% of the Knicks (and Spurs) players are men of color.
> > As the owner of the Knicks, Mr. Dolan can invite anyone he wants to Knicks games. However, I suspect that for many of the players, Mr. Trump’s presence is disrespectful and hurtful. Out of respect for the players, he should not have been invited. Out of respect for the players, I I hope reporters refrain from asking them how they feel about Mr. Trump’s attendance.
> > The over 200 readers who have flagged their unhappiness with Mr. Trump’s attendance at the Playoffs will have dozens of other additional reasons why they don’t want him there. I’d probably agree with most of them.
> >
> > > [@David A.](#):
> > >
> > > @LARRY A. Mr. Trump made the Knicks game a political event, not me. Better to speak out when confronted with wrong doing and risk being called a fool than to remain silent.
> >
> > > [@erbfd](#):
> > >
> > > @LARRY A.
> > > Well Trump doesn’t think too much of us millions, as he says many do not know that “dumb” ends with a “b”.
> > > (I suspect he just found out about that “b”. I’m still tickled by his discovery that Lincoln was a Republican, something “nobody” knew.)
> >
> > > [@adam R.](#):
> > >
> > > @LARRY A. alternatively, F\*\*K DONALD TRUMP- and he has no business being there. Again making everything about himself. Can’t wait to hear him Booed relentlessly.
> >
> > > [@Paul D.](#):
> > >
> > > @LARRY A. Trump is hosting UFC fights at the White House and you’re acting like this comment is briging “politics into sports”?!? Probably should have remained silent instead of removing all doubt, son.
>
> > [@Cameron Y.](#):
> >
> > The Knicks persevered despite the league’s attempts to hand a win to the Spurs. The 3 fouls on KAT in the third, which resulted in him predictably going to the bench, was a disgraceful string of officiating.
>
> > [@robert G.](#):
> >
> > They won even with Towns — basically the MVP of the playoffs at this point — succumbing to his penchant for unnecessary fouls and picking up a fourth in the middle of the third quarter.
> > Those weren’t fouls.
> >
> > > [@12471316](#):
> > >
> > > @robert G. 100% correct. There is no reason to criticize Towns about those two quick fouls in the third quarter. Criticize the refs, who obviously are under orders to try and get this series to go 6 or 7 games. That’s the only “foul” thing happening. Last night’s score: Knicks 105 - Spurs + Refs 104
>
> > [@Anonymous U.](#):
> >
> > The refs certainly were anti-KAT, calling 3 bogus fouls on him, two of them back to back. KAT had to sit, and the Spurs made their run. Yet, despite that and some awful shooting from Brunson and a no-show from Hart, the Knicks prevailed. Wemby’s never lost two playoff games in a row, and now he’s going to the Garden. I’m hoping the Knicks win by at least 10. And then the Spurs will be too psychologically damaged for Game 4. Go Knicks!
>
> > [@10817585](#):
> >
> > A shame that one of the world’s most virulent racists will attend an NBA game.
> > Hopefully, NYC will respond in kind.
> >
> > > [@11185780](#):
> > >
> > > @ Just One?
>
> > [@wkaweski](#):
> >
> > Trump attending Game 3 could finally unite Knicks fans and Spurs fans in one beautiful chorus of boos.
>
> > [@16238115](#):
> >
> > Among the most curious passages attributed to Nostradamus is a supposed prophecy in which the seer foretold not only a great contest of the royal hoop and leather sphere, but also the failure of his own prediction. The manuscripts claim that Nostradamus confidently declared the warriors of the Western Territories would sweep aside the Eastern Realm, believing the West’s strength to be overwhelming and the East too frail to prevail. Yet, in a paradox worthy of the prophet’s reputation, a later verse warned that “the oracle himself shall be deceived by the glory of the western banners.” The prophecy states that the West would enter the final contest as certain victors, celebrated by nobles, scholars, and gamblers alike, only for the Eastern knights to rise unexpectedly and claim the crown. Thus, according to the legend, Nostradamus’ greatest error was not failing to see the future, but failing to foresee that his own prediction would become part of it.
> >
> > > [@16238115](#):
> > >
> > > @PB N. As we can see, Mythos was much more accurate.
> >
> > > [@2122217](#):
> > >
> > > Are you okay? You sound like you may have been swallowed by a giant encyclopedia.
>
> > [@Jody B.](#):
> >
> > I’ve been on God’s side with this team since before damn near anyone believed. Been told I was delusional. Irrational. Stupid. But who’s laughing now, cupcakes!!! 🗽🗽🗽🗽
>
> > [@kamranzafar](#):
> >
> > Fouls 3 and 4 against Towns were never fouls in a million years. At times it was 5(Knicks) against 6(Spurs).
>
> > [@10723851](#):
> >
> > The officiating has devolved to clown show – even Richard Jefferson called them out on it. Stan Van Gundy would have had a complete breakdown! SA fouled Brunson on 90% bringing the ball upcourt. He was literally bumped so hard he got thrown back again and again. There wasn’t a single foul called on those plays that I recall. Meanwhile Wemby can push, hook, etc to his heart’s delight. This has to stop.
>
> > [@10813627](#):
> >
> > Knicks didn’t steal anything you gibroni! The Refs tried to STEAL the game from the Knicks in Game 1, and ESPECIALLY in Game 2. Why don’t you talk about that…HOMER!
>
> > [@Quinn E.](#):
> >
> > Last shot goes to former Mr Clutch Fox. Ridiculous for Victor to even have the ball let alone shooting 20 footer over Robinson. Bad basketball horrible basketball by Wemby over the last few minutes
>
> > [@10928080](#):
> >
> > FYI: Rule 12, B:Personal Fouls, Section I:
> > A player shall not hold, push, charge into, impede the progress of an opponent by extending a hand, arm, leg or knee or by bending the body into a position that is not normal. Contact that results in the re-routing of an opponent is a foul which must be called immediately.
> > Contact initiated by the defensive player guarding a player with the ball is not legal. This contact includes, but is not limited to, forearm, hands, or body check.
> > Did anyone—including the refs—see this when Brunson passed mid-court when bringing the ball up?
> >
> > > [@Anonymous U.](#):
> > >
> > > @ Clearly both teams were doing it, but the refs were not calling it evenly. Not only was Brunson being mugged every time he brought the ball up, but Wemby was literally hugging KAT. That’s not basketball — it’s wrestling. Back in the ‘60’s and ‘70’s the game was more physical, but only around the basket and in the paint. These clowns are allowing all kinds of contact, holding, and shoving with impunity, and then calling a ticky-tack foul on Towns. Disgraceful!
>
> > [@Ruby D.](#):
> >
> > @johnhollinger seriously did you actually watch the game? You didn’t find ANY of the calls against Mitch or Towns dubious?
> > Take notes from some reporting based in reality
> > [https://thespun.com/nba/nba-fans-accused-refs-of-rigging-game-2-for-knicks-vs-spurs](https://thespun.com/nba/nba-fans-accused-refs-of-rigging-game-2-for-knicks-vs-spurs)
> >
> > > [@Anonymous U.](#):
> > >
> > > @Ruby D. As well they should! Those refs did everything possible to throw the game to the Spurs. The fact that the Knicks refused to let them was the story of the game.
>
> > [@Jonathan J.](#):
> >
> > Two to go.
> > Stop all talk about a sweep. This is a very good Spurs team. The Knicks have had very very few open looks. There is a terrible disparity to referee calls; Brunson gets manhandled on every play and Wemby gets calls when a Knick even goes near him.
> > But this is the greatest Knick team since 1973 and maybe ever. There is no weakness in the starting 5 and all the starters can easily score 30 or more if the team needs it. The bench is spectacular. Mitchell Robinson. Landry Shamet. Miles McBride. Jose Alvarado. They are so good that Tyler Kolek, the star of the NBA Cup, can’t even get on the court. And the team has Captain Clutch.
> > Two to go!
> >
> > > [@6904271](#):
> > >
> > > @Jonathan J. Sweep, sweep, sweep, sweep, sweep, sweep, sweep, sweep, sweep
>
> > [@Stacey R.](#):
> >
> > I appreciate Mike Brown’s comment “I’m not that smart…” it’s a rare thing for a coach to understand that he’s only as good as the talent of his players.
> > Take that Phil Jackson and Bill Billichek.
>
> > [@Anthony M.](#):
> >
> > James, I feel there’s no need to say “No,seriously, hear me out”,when it comes to Shamet. Anybody that follows the NBA, even fairly regularly, knows what a great move this was, again,by Leon Rose.
>
> > [@Craig A.](#):
> >
> > I was hoping for a long series, and the NBA was too based on the officiating. But the Knicks are a deep team (no Brunson and KAT, no problem) and Mike Brown has always been an excellent defensive coach.
> > The Spurs, with a couple of exceptions, are absurdly young and it has showed.
> > I can’t think of a team that was good but not great during the season and then turned into a superteam in the playoffs.
>
> > [@13027557](#):
> >
> > I’ll say it.
> > I think that some of the Spurs have had Wemby up to here. It’s all about him and he speaks only about himself.
> > This supposedly-pending Spurs dynasty may never come to be. Some of that young talent might want to get away from that club.
>
> > [@Stephen D.](#):
> >
> > I’m a Celtics fan but it’s become clear during the playoffs that the Knicks were on a championship trajectory. Both teams are very talented, but the Knicks are playoff battle tested. The Spurs are playing like a young team; I wouldn’t want to play them in the playoffs next year.
>
> > [@Kevin E.](#):
> >
> > Can’t win with Brunson
> >
> > > [@John M.](#):
> > >
> > > @Kevin E. Hmmm, coulda swore it just happened.
> >
> > > [@Joseph C.](#):
> > >
> > > @Kevin E. Knicks should invite Becky Hammon to the championship parade down the Canyon of Heroes.
>
> > [@Daniel D.](#):
> >
> > Entirely fitting that, even on a night when his shooting was seriously off, Brunson still scored the tying basket, had the clutch steal (even if it was a gift from Wemby), and shot the winning foul shot. Captain clutch, indeed. And on the other side, Wemby made the errant pass that led to the clutch steal, made the final foul of the game, and missed the final shot of the game. Quite a contrast.
>
> > [@S B.](#):
> >
> > Sometimes Wemby is determined to take the shot even if he’s cold or he wants to get back at somebody who just hit a shot. He was determined to take that shot even though he had 3 of 8 on shots from 15 feet or more and there was no reason for him to be playing point guard in the last 30 seconds when he threw the ball off Castle’s back. But to his credit, he’s remarkably accountable. he will learn and grow and it’s amazing how much he has accomplished in just three years.
>
> > [@shadyhollow1](#):
> >
> > Not to say it’s being overlooked, but the instinct that Brunson showed after missing the two pointer that would have put the Knicks ahead with seconds left, to briefly hesitate getting back on defense, slightly move forward, and be perfectly located to grab the errant pass hitting Castle’s back was a stunning display of skill.
>
> > [@Dave N.](#):
> >
> > Yes, teams that go up 2-0 in the finals are 32-5 all-time in those series. But what is the record for teams that go up 2-0 when those two wins were away games? Thinking the odds are even better for teams that win on the road first.
>
> > [@Peggy P.](#):
> >
> > Knicks played a truly balanced game. Towns, Brunson, Bridges all contributed 20 pts or more. Anoby 17, Shamet 13. They play like a team --connected and focused. Impressive to see. I credit Coach Brown.
>
> > [@Damian K.](#):
> >
> > not a fan of either team but really want this for Mike Brown
>
> > [@kparedes91](#):
> >
> > This is a Rocky moment everyone. We were getting knocked down by the Spurs (Creed) and we kept getting up. After all the criticism from analysts, commentators, other sports fans for the past decades, this is absolutely our moment. Lastly, someone should check Tony Brothers FanDuel account, the refs handed the Spurs this game on a silver platter and they still couldn’t win.
>
> > [@Shelly S.](#):
> >
> > So far it looks like the best team is the Knick’s. That is followed by the second best team, the Hawks…. 😝
>
> > [@Stephen B.](#):
> >
> > Brunson did just about all he could to burn that lead into the ground. He needs to understand if he’s cold shooting, guess what he has teammates that are not.
> >
> > > [@NIck D.](#):
> > >
> > > @Stephen B. Brunson has been the key to the best 12 game stretch in NBA history. He had an off game. They are a full team and his teammates got it done.
>
> > [@Samuel A.](#):
> >
> > Team of Destiny indeed…everything fallen in place. I remember the 2024 Ohio State Football team crushing every team on their way to the championship even though they were not that dominant during the regular season…sometimes things align for some inexplicable reasons. The NYK could be down by 20 in this playoffs and no one will doubt them for a comeback.
>
> > [@Andrew M.](#):
> >
> > After this number of games with this limeuo, I don’t know if Wemby can be an effective two-way player. You’ve got to make him play 48 min on the move. The Twolves most convincing win was when he blocked a ton of shots, but he was gassed. It makes sense that KAT makes Wemby work. He needs a real PF to help him. The 4-out G/F lineup around him is generally a killer. But if fouls are called and rebounds, blocks and bodies matter, he needs help.
>
> > [@11140004](#):
> >
> > Obviously the Ref’s wanted to keep SA in the game. How about the original call that OG stepped out of bounds ? I guess they missed the shove, please ref’s were pathetic. If anyone thinks otherwise they are blind or ignorant.
>
> > [@11185780](#):
> >
> > Love both teams. Spurs are going to be a great team. The Knicks at this point are without a doubt the superior TEAM. Anyone who has played this sport knows it isn’t just athleticism and these guys are showing an awareness not often scene of everyone on the court. Never thought I’d watch an NBA series. But I’m in
via [The Athletic](https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7336541/2026/06/05/knicks-spurs-nba-finals-game-2-score-results-takeaways/#comments)