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De'Aaron Fox discusses Knicks' offensive style in NBA Finals matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 10:13 PM

Last updated Jun 10, 2026

De'Aaron Fox discusses Knicks' offensive style in NBA Finals matchup

Summary

De'Aaron Fox of the San Antonio Spurs commented on the differences in offensive playstyle between the Knicks and previous playoff opponents. He noted that the Knicks' shooting and pace set them apart from teams like Minnesota and Oklahoma City. The NBA Finals series is currently ongoing, with the Spurs leading after winning Game 3. Fox acknowledged the physicality of the matchups in the playoffs and how his team's experiences prepared them for the challenges posed by New York. Tensions rose in the series, particularly following a controversial Game 3, which saw significant free-throw advantage for the Spurs.

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By the Numbers

•Spurs and Knicks currently face off in the NBA Finals.
•Fox emphasizes Knicks' shooting and pace as key differences.
•Series marked by physical play and tensions between teams.
•Spurs won Game 3, leading to a free-throw advantage.
•NBA Finals series is ongoing with significant matchups expected.

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10:13 PMYahoo Sports — Spurs’ De’Aaron Fox comments on Knicks playstyle in NBA Finals: ‘I think on the offensive end is where these teams are really different’

What they're saying

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The San Antonio Spurs got a glimpse of how physical the NBA Finals would be after playing each of the previous three postseason series. First, they had to get by defensive pests Jrue Holiday and Toumani Camara in a five-game first-round series. The following two series — second-round vs. Minnesota Timberwolves and Western Conference Finals vs. Oklahoma City Thunder — came against seven players ...
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