De'Aaron Fox's critical mistake haunts Spurs in NBA Finals Game 4
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 4:21 AM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
In a dramatic NBA Finals Game 4, De'Aaron Fox's ill-timed layup attempt allowed the New York Knicks to secure a last-second win, pushing the Spurs to the brink of elimination. The Spurs were poised for victory, leading by nearly 30 points at halftime but squandered their advantage. With the game tied and only seconds remaining, Fox decided to shoot instead of holding the ball, which led to a block and a moment that could define his legacy. With the Knicks now leading the series 3-1, the Spurs face a challenging road ahead to prevent falling out of the championship contention.
- •Game 4 saw Spurs blow a significant halftime lead.
- •Fox shot instead of drawing a foul, resulting in a block.
- •OG Anunoby scored the winning basket for the Knicks.
- •Knicks lead the Finals series 3-1 after this victory.
- •Spurs must win the next three games to claim the title.
- 4:21 AMYahoo Sports — De'Aaron Fox might have just made the dumbest play in NBA history
"In one of the craziest games we've ever seen in the NBA Finals, De'Aaron Fox might have lost his team the title with one play.
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