De’Aaron Fox, What Were You Thinking?
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Key Points:
- Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox made a critical error late in the game by attempting a layup instead of playing it safe and waiting to be fouled, leading to a pivotal Knicks possession.
- OG Anunoby capitalized on Fox's mistake with a remarkable block, preventing the Spurs from extending their lead and giving the Knicks a chance to take a 3-1 series lead.
- Fox acknowledged his misjudgment, attributing it to trying to outrun Anunoby, despite dealing with an ankle injury that had affected his performance.
- The error has become a defining moment in the series, with commentators like Charles Barkley harshly criticizing Fox's decision as a major blunder.
- The Spurs’ blown 29-point lead involved multiple mistakes, but Fox’s late-game decision stands out as the most memorable and potentially costly.