The Knicks defeated the Warriors 119–112 in their third and final game in San Francisco, a dramatic matchup. With an outstanding 34 points, Jalen Brunson led the way for the Knicks, and Miles McBride also made a big contribution with a career-high 29 points.
The Knicks demonstrated their superiority from the first tip-off and led the whole game. They limited the Warriors’ scoring opportunities, especially in the pivotal fourth-quarter minutes, to demonstrate their superior defensive play.
Early in the fourth quarter, with the score tied at 99-95, the Knicks went on a defensive spree that extended their lead to 106-95 and kept the Warriors scoreless for more than four minutes. This defensive stance turned out to be crucial as the Warriors tried in vain to stage a comeback.
McBride’s outstanding play had a major role in the Knicks’ triumph. He had a strong 9–13 field goal percentage, with 6–9 from beyond the arc. He was also instrumental in keeping Steph Curry to only 8–20 shooting for the Warriors. With 3:29 remaining in the game, he made a critical three-pointer that prevented the Warriors from catching up and turning the tide. It was one of his most significant moments.
