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Knicks seek to close out Spurs in NBA Finals game five

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 8:20 PM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Knicks seek to close out Spurs in NBA Finals game five

Summary

The New York Knicks look to secure their first NBA title in over 50 years as they face the San Antonio Spurs in game five of the Finals on Saturday in San Antonio. The Knicks, holding a 3-1 series lead, achieved a historic comeback in game four, overcoming a 29-point deficit to win 107-106. Karl-Anthony Towns emphasized the need to start strong and avoid falling behind, recognizing that they cannot rely on rallies to win games. Knicks coach Mike Brown highlighted the challenge of maintaining focus after their recent successes as they aim to clinch the series.

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Latest Updates

•Knicks lead the series 3-1 heading into game five.
•New York achieved the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history in game four.
•Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart stress the importance of starting strong.
•The Knicks have won 13 consecutive playoff games before losing game three.

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8:20 PMYahoo Sports — After historic rally, Knicks aim to subdue Spurs early

What they're saying

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The New York Knicks authored the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history to put themselves on the cusp of a title but say they can't keep falling so far behind if they want to lift the trophy for the first time in more than 50 years.New York took a 3-1 stranglehold edge, but on the eve of Saturday's game five in San Antonio, Towns said the Knicks had little time to celebrate.
— Yahoo Sports

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