The Knicks have struggled with sluggish starts in the NBA Finals, falling behind by as many as 12 points in Game 3 and 10 in Games 1 and 2. Karl-Anthony Towns emphasized the need to improve their opening intensity to avoid constant comebacks, as the Spurs’ strong starting lineup boasts a postseason net rating of 25.0. Coach Mike Brown echoed this sentiment, stressing the importance of physicality from the outset. Jalen Brunson added that the team must simply be ready to compete from the first whistle.
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