Spurs coach backs De'Aaron Fox ahead of pivotal Game 5
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 10:58 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
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.
- •Mitch Johnson supports De'Aaron Fox despite Game 4 errors
- •Spurs face Knicks in Game 5 of NBA Finals on Saturday
- •Fox averaged 18 points, 7 assists in Game 4
- •Wembanyama minimizes impact of fatigue in playoffs
- •Ticket prices surge as Knicks fans dominate sales for Game 5
- 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’
"SAN ANTONIO — Despite a fourth quarter littered with blunders in an epic 29-point collapse in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday, Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson remains confident in starting point guard De’Aaron Fox in the clutch. “De’Aaron Fox will have the basketball in his hands at the end of the game tomorrow,” Johnson said after practice at Frost Bank Center on Friday. “And I have the ...
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