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Paul Pierce suggests Spurs lineup change for NBA Finals matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 12:28 AM

Last updated Jun 11, 2026

Paul Pierce suggests Spurs lineup change for NBA Finals matchup

Summary

Paul Pierce discussed potential lineup adjustments for the San Antonio Spurs during the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks on his podcast with Kevin Garnett. Pierce believes Dylan Harper should start, suggesting De’Aaron Fox should come off the bench to improve the Spurs’ chances of success. While Fox had a strong shooting performance in Game 2, his overall contributions in the series have been inconsistent. The Spurs won Game 3 and are looking to build momentum, as they aim to even the series against the Knicks.

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•Pierce advocates for Dylan Harper to start over De’Aaron Fox.
•Fox's recent performances include a strong Game 2 and poor outings in Games 1 and 3.
•Spurs won Game 3, their first victory of the series.
•Knicks currently lead the NBA Finals matchup against the Spurs.
•Fox has previously dealt with an injury affecting his play.

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