New York hosts San Antonio with 2-1 series lead
The San Antonio Spurs will face off against the New York Knicks in Game 4 of the NBA Finals with the Knicks leading the series 2-1. The game is set to take place at Madison Square Garden in New York on Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. EDT.
In their last meeting, the Spurs came out on top with a 115-111 victory led by a stellar performance from Victor Wembanyama, who scored 32 points. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 32 points in a losing effort.
The Knicks have been dominant at home this season, boasting a 30-10 record at Madison Square Garden. They have also been clutch in close games, holding a 9-4 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer.
On the other hand, the Spurs have been solid on the road with a 30-12 record away from home. They are second in the Western Conference in rebounding, averaging 47.0 rebounds per game with Wembanyama leading the way with 11.5 rebounds per game.
One key matchup to watch will be the three-point shooting, as the Knicks average 14.2 made three-pointers per game, while the Spurs allow an average of 13.0 made threes per game. The Spurs have been more efficient from the field, shooting 48.3% compared to their opponents’ 46.0%.
In terms of player performances, Brunson has been a standout for the Knicks, averaging 26 points and 6.8 assists. Landry Shamet has been hot from beyond the arc, averaging 2.4 made threes over the last 10 games. For the Spurs, De’Aaron Fox is leading the way with 18.6 points per game and 3.8 rebounds, while Julian Champagnie has been knocking down 2.8 threes per game in his last 10 outings.
In their last 10 games, the Knicks have been on a tear with a 9-1 record, averaging 115.6 points per game while holding opponents to 102.2 points. Meanwhile, the Spurs have gone 5-5, averaging 110.3 points and allowing 108.4 points per game.
In terms of injuries, the Knicks have no players listed on the injury report, while the Spurs will be without David Jones Garcia for the remainder of the season due to an ankle injury.
It will be a highly anticipated matchup between two powerhouse teams, and fans can expect an intense battle as both teams look to gain the upper hand in the series. Stay tuned for what promises to be an exciting Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
