Knicks’ Mike Brown reveals plan to fix Game 3 issues after Spurs loss at MSG

Chicken Little is not running through Madison Square Garden following Monday night’s 115-111 Game 3 loss versus the visiting San Antonio Spurs, but he might be if the squad drops Game 4 on Wednesday. People will scrutinize the disparity in free-throw attempts or the lack of enthusiasm exhibited by some members of the high-priced crowd, but one must not ignore the squad’s stagnancy on offense during the second half.

When New York suffered two one-point defeats versus the Atlanta Hawks in the opening round of the playoffs, media members and fans alike argued that head coach Mike Brown allowed his group to be overly reliant on Jalen Brunson. Those concerns are resurfacing following the Knicks’ first defeat since April 23. The superstar point guard scored 32 points on 11-of-25 shooting in Game 3 and owns a 37.0 field goal percentage through the early portion of these NBA Finals.

This franchise is unlikely to end its 53-year championship drought without a highly productive Brunson, but Brown’s team also needs to embody the offensive cohesion that enabled it to rattle off 13 straight victories and dominate the East. The two-time Coach of the Year has a simple approach to addressing this issue.

“You’re just telling guys the truth,” Brown told reporters on Tuesday, per the SNY Knicks X account. “Doesn’t matter if it’s Jalen, {Karl-Anthony Towns}, {OG Anunoby}, {Mikal Bridges}, we’ll show them what we feel we need to show them on film. And then, we’ll walk through certain things to make sure that the spacing is right, the timing is right.”

Mike Brown explains how the Knicks adjust when he feels like the offense is stagnating pic.twitter.com/411c9sOvtZ

— SNY Knicks (@sny_knicks) June 9, 2026

Ball movement will draw significant attention going into an incredibly interesting Game 4 clash in The Garden. New York conceded 21 points off turnovers and managed only 18 assists on Monday. This group cannot afford to implement a straightforward strategy against a suffocating San Antonio defense. The Knicks must keep the Spurs on their heels if they want to bring a commanding 3-1 series lead back to Frost Bank Center.

Towns and Bridges will have to assert themselves more after experiencing their first real missteps of the 2026 NBA Finals, and Brunson has to figure out how to post more efficient production against Stephon Castle and the 7-foot-4 Victor Wembanyama. Displaying high intensity will be critical, but New York cannot neglect its optimal offensive philosophy.

Fans hope that Mike Brown’s direct coaching style will weed out any lingering bad habits ahead of Game 4.

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