What happened: The New York Knicks fell 115-111 to the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night, a defeat that snapped a winning run stretching back roughly a month and a half. The result sends the series to Game 4 of the NBA Finals with New York looking to respond. Yahoo's breakdown frames three keys for the Knicks as they reset.
Why it matters: The loss is the first real adversity New York has faced in weeks, forcing adjustments after an extended stretch of momentum in the Knicks-Spurs Finals. How the Knicks answer in Game 4 shapes the complexion of the series and the pressure each side carries into the games that follow.
By the numbers: San Antonio took Game 3 by a 115-111 margin. The defeat ended a New York winning run of roughly six weeks heading into the Finals.
What to watch: Watch how New York tightens its execution in Game 4 after the four-point loss, and whether San Antonio can build on the road result.