Jose Alvarado provides energy for Knicks in Game 3 of Finals

The New York Knicks are set to face the San Antonio Spurs in Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on Monday night. Coach Mike Brown has been utilizing the bench effectively throughout this playoff run, with Jose Alvarado, acquired at the trade deadline, playing a key defensive role. The strategy emphasizes player sacrifice and contributions from various team members, including Miles McBride and Mitchell Robinson. The Knicks aim to leverage these performances as they seek to gain momentum in the series.

• 2:56 PMYahoo Sports — Guard Jose Alvarado, a trade deadline acquisition, has …