Spurs aim to avoid elimination against Knicks in Game 5 tonight
NBCSports.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 1:43 AM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
The San Antonio Spurs host the New York Knicks for Game 5 of the NBA Finals tonight, facing a 3-1 series deficit. After a challenging Game 4, where they squandered a 29-point lead, the Spurs look to display resilience at home. Coach Mitch Johnson emphasized the need for accountability and improvement as the young team seeks to extend the series. The Knicks, on the cusp of a championship, will aim to maintain their momentum amid heightened expectations and a significant Spurs crowd.
- •Spurs trail 3-1 in the NBA Finals against the Knicks.
- •Game 5 takes place in San Antonio tonight.
- •Spurs coach Mitch Johnson emphasizes need for accountability.
- •Knicks look to capitalize on Spurs' past mistakes.
- •Game 4 saw Spurs lose 29-point lead late in the game.
- 1:45 AMNBCSports.com — Will Spurs rebound to force Game 6, avoid a Knicks coronation in San Antonio? - NBC Sports
- 1:43 AMYahoo Sports — Will Spurs rebound to force Game 6, avoid a Knicks coronation in San Antonio?
"The Spurs have been resilient all playoffs, but bouncing back from that loss on this stage is something different.
"The Spurs have been resilient all playoffs, but bouncing back from that loss on this stage is something different.
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External links- NBCSports.comJun 13, 2026, 1:45 AMWill Spurs rebound to force Game 6, avoid a Knicks coronation in San Antonio? - NBC Sports
The Spurs have been resilient all playoffs, but bouncing back from that loss on this stage is something different.
- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 1:43 AMWill Spurs rebound to force Game 6, avoid a Knicks coronation in San Antonio?
The Spurs have been resilient all playoffs, but bouncing back from that loss on this stage is something different.
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