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Fox's Wild Play Costs Team in NBA Finals
11 Jun
Summary
- De'Aaron Fox made a contested layup attempt instead of running out the clock.
- His missed shot allowed the Knicks to secure a game-winning tip-in.
- The gaffe contributed to the Knicks' historic NBA Finals comeback victory.
A critical late-game decision by De'Aaron Fox in Game 4 of the NBA Finals has been widely discussed. With his team holding a slim one-point lead and under 15 seconds remaining, Fox opted for an ill-advised layup attempt rather than running down the clock. This choice proved disastrous as he missed the shot, allowing the Knicks to capitalize.
Following Fox's miss, OG Anunoby secured the win for the Knicks with a dramatic tip-in off a Jalen Brunson three-point attempt. This sequence not only secured a victory for New York but also marked their most significant comeback win in NBA Finals history. Fox acknowledged his mistake postgame, stating he wanted to extend the lead but misjudged his ability to outrun his defender.
