The Knicks rallied from 29 points down to edge the Spurs 107-106 on Wednesday and seize a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series with game five on Saturday in San Antonio.
The 63-year-old replaces Alvaro Arbeloa after Madrid finished a second consecutive season without a major trophy, falling behind domestic rivals Barcelona.
World record holder Kaylee McKeown powered through a scorching 200m backstroke Thursday to complete the 50-100-200 sweep at the Australian trials, while Kyle Chalmers blazed to victory in the 100m freestyle.