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San Antonio Spurs face crowd challenges in Game 5 against Knicks

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 12:46 AM

Last updated Jun 14, 2026

San Antonio Spurs face crowd challenges in Game 5 against Knicks

Summary

As the San Antonio Spurs prepare for Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks, concerns arise over crowd dynamics at the Frost Bank Center. The Spurs trail the series 3-1 and must win three consecutive games to avoid elimination. An overheard comment from a security guard suggested that the atmosphere may favor Knicks fans, potentially diminishing the Spurs' home-court advantage. The Spurs are reeling from a narrow loss in Game 4, where they squandered a 29-point lead, compounding their already uphill battle. Game 5 is crucial for San Antonio as they work to keep their championship hopes alive.

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By the Numbers

•Spurs trail NBA Finals 3-1 ahead of Game 5 tonight.
•Security guard suggests Game 5 will feel like a Knicks home game.
•Spurs lost Game 4 despite leading by 29 points.
•Victor Wembanyama is key for Spurs in their comeback attempt.
•Only one team has come back from a 3-1 Finals deficit.

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12:46 AMYahoo Sports — Frost Bank Center security guard’s admission will crush San Antonio Spurs’ 3-1 comeback hopes

What they're saying

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A Frost Bank Center security guard’s overheard admission has added another brutal layer to the San Antonio Spurs’ already difficult Game 5 task against the New York Knicks. San Antonio trail the NBA Finals 3-1, need three straight wins to complete a historic comeback, and now may not even get the full feel of home-court advantage.
— Yahoo Sports

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