Knicks' historic comeback started with defense, finally getting some stops on red-hot Spurs

For six straight quarters, the Knicks' defense had been a hot mess.Throughout Game 3, the Spurs were getting deep in the paint at will — 40 of their 84 shots came at, or within five feet, of the rim, including some spectacular Victor Wembanyama alley-oops. After posting a 104.1 offensive rating in a Game 2 loss, the Spurs picked apart the Knicks' defense to the tune of a 119.1 offensive rating in Game 3.That turned out just to be the appetizer. The Knicks' defense was even worse in the fir