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Knicks lead Finals 3-1, seek title with Game 5 against Spurs

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 8:49 PM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Knicks lead Finals 3-1, seek title with Game 5 against Spurs

Summary

The New York Knicks hold a 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs ahead of Game 5 on Saturday in San Antonio. All four games have been closely contested, with each having a margin of four points or less in the final minute. The Knicks secured their position after overcoming a 29-point deficit by the Spurs in Game 4, a record-breaking collapse for the Finals. Knicks coach Mike Brown emphasized focusing on each play as they aim to close out the series. The Spurs, facing elimination, are determined to regroup and focus on winning Game 5 to keep their hopes alive.

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By the Numbers

•Knicks lead the series 3-1 heading into Game 5.
•All four Finals games have been decided by four points or less.
•Spurs squandered a 29-point lead in Game 4, marking a historic collapse.
•Knicks are undefeated in closeout games this postseason.
•Game 5 will be played in San Antonio on Saturday.

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8:49 PMYahoo Sports — The NBA Finals have been close. Still, Knicks are in command and need 1 win over Spurs for the title

What they're saying

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The final moments in each of the first four games between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs in these NBA Finals had much in common, including that the outcome was still undecided with a minute left every time. Game 1, Knicks led by four with 58 seconds to go. Game 2, Knicks won by one when Victor Wembanyama's game-winning try just misses.
— Yahoo Sportsby TIM REYNOLDS

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