Mike Brown’s Risky Alvarado Move Sparks Knicks’ Game 4 Rally
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New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown turned Game 4 on its head on June 11, 2026, when he inserted guard Jose Alvarado at a critical moment, triggering a comeback that preserved the team’s hopes in their postseason series.
The Knicks were trailing when Brown, looking for a jolt of energy, sent in Alvarado, who had seen limited action earlier in the matchup. The change immediately shifted momentum, as the undersized guard accelerated the pace on both ends of the court and helped New York chip away at the deficit.
Alvarado’s spark, combined with renewed defensive intensity from the entire roster, paved the way for a surge that carried the Knicks to a crucial victory. The win keeps the series very much alive heading into Game 5.
Source: New York Post
