knicks/79dd005730e947a6383c1bad?utm_source=yahoo&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=appeared_on">Dylan Harper reveals the Spurs’ desperate mindset ahead of pivotal Game 3 vs the Knicks originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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It has been an interesting NBA Finals because the New York Knicks continue to impose their dominance with a 2-0 lead. Despite the Knicks‘ 13-game winning streak, the San Antonio Spurs have shown that they can beat the Knicks.
Unfortunately, they have made some silly mistakes that have led to both of their losses. Now, they are looking to redeem themselves and come back from a 2-0 deficit. This is perfectly encapsulated by Dylan Harper’s desperation to bounce back.
Dylan Harper knows the Spurs are desperate to come back vs the Knicks
As a 20-year-old rookie, Harper has become such a crucial part of an NBA Finals team. It just proves that he is a special player because he is blowing past the Knicks’ defenders and scoring at an elite rate at the rim.
Harper has cemented himself as a future star with how he is performing for the Spurs. With how he is playing, Harper has made himself a crucial piece for this series against the Knicks, and he is showing the right mindset for the pressure he’s under.
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Ahead of Game 3, the Spurs are under scrutiny for their backcourt not being productive enough. De’Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle have had some decent performances, but many fans agree that Harper is their best guard in this series.
Despite that pressure, it seems Harper is taking it in stride. He wants the Spurs to win, and the team is desperate to turn this series around.
“Desperation. I think for me, I feel like I’m at my best when I play with that type of desperation, and I think that’s what’s kind of needed for this occasion,” Harper said about his approach to Game 3 and beyond.
“I feel like I’m going to go out there and no matter what the circumstances, I think if I’m not playing with that type of fire or grit, I’m doing a disservice to everyone.”
That is the right mindset to have ahead of a pivotal Game 3. If the Spurs lose this one, they can kiss their chances of a championship goodbye. No team has come back from a 3-0 deficit, so winning Game 3 will be crucial for what they need moving forward.
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