Having watched many documentaries on the “Dream Team” of American basketball who had won Gold in 1992 Olympics to ‘Michael Jordan’s’ epic ‘Last Dance’ documentary, I have always been amazed by the risen from ashes/underdog story. But none have captivated me like the historical match played yesterday between Knicks and Spurs.
The Set-Up
Knicks have been quite a decent form in the past, reaching the semifinals or finals of the eastern conference many times in the last few years. But a fired up teams this year defeated the Hawks, 76ers, and Cavaliers enroute a finals berth. They grabbed a 2-0 lead before losing the 3rd game to an ultra-aggressive Spurs team.
Magician BRUNSON
Having watched legends Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Kobe, Shaq, Lebron and Steph Curry (with Steph pulling USA back from the brink in the Sudan game in ‘24 Olympics), never did I know that I was watching another fantastic player at his best. Jalen Brunson came, played and conquered every single of the offensive and defensive players. He moved at lighting speed, cut across defensive lines, passed many throws to the waiting line-backers for their 3 pointers. But his last play where he threw a ball from nearly half-way down the court with only 5 seconds on the clock tilted the match in Knick’s favor.
Hand of GOD
As the ball left Brunson’s hand and dipped enough to make it to the hoop, it bounced off of it. That is where the magic of the night happened. Anunoby who had scored 33 invaluable points ran in from the middle of the court, cut through many players and made contact with the barest amount of his hand’s surface on a rebounding ball from Brunson’s half court throw and came tumbling down. But to everyone’s surprise, the whole Madisson Garden tumbled along with him as the ball passed through the hoop to make 107-106 in knicks favor.
Having been 29 points down at half-time to beating a ultra-aggressive team by the barest of margins, yesterday’s game was an absolute cliffhanger. With just 1 game to win their first cup in 52 years, All I would want to say to all the fans of this amazing New York team is…… LETS GO KNICKS!!!
