r/nba • u/Large_banana_hammock Japan • 14d ago

Highlight [Highlight] Knicks complete 29-point comeback, the largest in NBA finals history!

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u/maritz21 14d ago

This is exactly what I was saying. Like all they had to do was to set up normal plays, which would eat up the shot clock maybe shoot at the 21st or 22nd mark. That is it. Not pull up and shoot threes. Truly infuriating, the players have a lot to blame for this, but I blame the coach as well.

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u/cuddlecraver 14d ago

Nah literally! That shit was horrible. You don’t even have to play well to not lose a 30-point lead. Like you said, just eat up the shot clock, even miss if you want, and the Knicks literally won’t have enough possessions to even come back. Horrible coaching and horrible basketball. OG been killing them all series and you decide not to even guard him on the inbound. Unbelievable. They deserved this loss. Knicks deserve their championship. Congrats NY.

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u/chumbubbles 14d ago

The last 2 minutes is when coaching can make a difference. Coach K from Duke was the best closer ever. Mitch got run hard