ESPN Crew Barely Addressed De'Aaron Fox's Game 4 Blunder in 1-Point Finals Loss
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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jun 11
ESPN Crew Barely Addressed De'Aaron Fox's Game 4 Blunder in 1-Point Finals Loss
3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jun 11
Summary
ABC's NBA Finals broadcast gave little scrutiny to De'Aaron Fox's late breakaway layup attempt, a pivotal choice in San Antonio's 1-point Game 4 loss to New York.
Fox attacked the rim instead of forcing a foul while the Spurs led by one; OG Anunoby blocked the shot, and Fox then committed a foul as the Knicks seized control.
Awful Announcing said the telecast neither replayed nor meaningfully discussed Fox's decision during the key timeout and commercial window, even as social media criticism surged.
Charles Barkley first raised the issue about 5 minutes into Inside the NBA, underscoring how a central turning point went largely unanalyzed on the live broadcast.