Spurs coach backs De'Aaron Fox ahead of pivotal Game 5

Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson expressed strong confidence in De'Aaron Fox following his struggles in Game 4, where the Spurs suffered a 29-point collapse against the Knicks. Johnson stated that Fox will have the ball in critical moments during Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Fox, who faced criticism for his late-game performance, is focused on learning from past mistakes as the Spurs prepare for an important home game at Frost Bank Center on Saturday. Additionally, Spurs franchise cornerstone Victor Wembanyama is unfazed by the influx of Knicks fans for the upcoming game, emphasizing the team's focus on defense. Meanwhile, ticket sales for Game 5 have significantly favored Knicks fans, with many Spurs fans selling their tickets, driving prices up to nearly $2,500.

• 12:28 AMYahoo Sports — Spurs confident in De’Aaron Fox despite Game 4 blunders: ‘He will have the ball at the end of the game’