De'Aaron Fox faces criticism after late blunder in Spurs' Game 4 loss
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 4:19 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
De'Aaron Fox's late-game mistake contributed to the San Antonio Spurs' significant collapse in Game 4 against the New York Knicks on June 11, 2026. With just 12 seconds left in a tight match, Fox attempted a layup while leading by one, only to be blocked by OG Anunoby. This play symbolized the Spurs' struggle in the final quarter, where they blew a 29-point lead, marking one of the biggest meltdowns in NBA Finals history. Fox took responsibility for the failure in the moment but faced scrutiny for his overall performance, including critical turnovers and missed opportunities. The Spurs are in a difficult position as they head into future games needing to recover from this defeat.
- •Spurs led by one with 12 seconds remaining in Game 4.
- •Fox's layup was blocked by Anunoby, contributing to a Spurs meltdown.
- •The Spurs squandered a 29-point lead, a record for NBA Finals.
- •Fox struggled in the fourth quarter, going 1 of 5 shooting.
- •The series now puts pressure on the Spurs to regroup.
- 4:19 PMYahoo Sports — Every bad play in De'Aaron Fox's horrid second half, from baffling passes to layup attempt that cost Spurs
- 2:39 PMCBS NBA — What was De'Aaron Fox thinking? Guard explains layup blunder in Spurs' Game 4 meltdown vs. Knicks
"Fox's disastrous fourth quarter was headlined by a blocked layup with 12 seconds and a 1-point lead
"De'Aaron Fox had a second half to forget in the Spurs' 107-106 loss to the Knicks in Game 4.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 4:19 PMEvery bad play in De'Aaron Fox's horrid second half, from baffling passes to layup attempt that cost Spurs
De'Aaron Fox had a second half to forget in the Spurs' 107-106 loss to the Knicks in Game 4.
- CBS NBAJun 11, 2026, 2:39 PMWhat was De'Aaron Fox thinking? Guard explains layup blunder in Spurs' Game 4 meltdown vs. Knicks
Fox's disastrous fourth quarter was headlined by a blocked layup with 12 seconds and a 1-point lead
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