Karl-Anthony Towns explains Spurs' collapse in NBA Finals against Knicks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 10:03 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
The San Antonio Spurs finished their 2025-26 season disappointed after losing the NBA Finals to the New York Knicks, despite winning 62 regular-season games and the Western Conference title. Karl-Anthony Towns noted the Spurs struggled to maintain double-digit leads in all five Finals games, attributing their collapse to a protective mentality rather than an aggressive approach. San Antonio's roster, including Victor Wembanyama, was unable to adjust as the Knicks repeatedly came back from deficits. While the Spurs' young team showcased potential this season, the defeat raises questions about their experience under pressure. The Spurs aim to build on this season's success as they approach the next campaign.
- •Spurs lost in NBA Finals to Knicks after winning 62 regular-season games
- •Karl-Anthony Towns cited mentality differences as a key factor
- •Spurs had double-digit leads in each Finals game
- •Victor Wembanyama and Towns faced off in the championship series
- •Spurs look to build on a successful season before next year
- 10:03 PMYahoo Sports — Spurs Receive Bad News as Karl-Anthony Towns Explains Why They Blew NBA Finals
"The San Antonio Spurs’ remarkable 2025-26 campaign ended in disappointment after they fell to the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals. Led by Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio won 62 regular-season games, captured the Western Conference title and reached the Finals for the first time in 12 years with one of the league’s youngest rosters. […] The post Spurs Receive Bad News as Karl-Anthony Towns Explains Why They Blew NBA Finals appeared first on HEAVY.
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