Spurs collapse against Knicks in NBA Finals, face 3-1 series deficit

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Last updated Jun 11, 2026

Spurs collapse against Knicks in NBA Finals, face 3-1 series deficit
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The San Antonio Spurs lost 107-106 to the New York Knicks in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on June 10. The Spurs held a 29-point lead during the first half but faltered in the second, with OG Anunoby scoring the game-winning tip-in with 2.1 seconds left. Head coach Mitch Johnson expressed disappointment over the team's inability to close out the game after a strong start. Victor Wembanyama acknowledged the Spurs' lack of execution in the second half as factors in their defeat, which puts them in a tough spot as they now face a 3-1 series deficit against New York. The Spurs will look to regroup before Game 5.

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  • San Antonio built a 29-point lead in the first half.
  • The Spurs shot 4-for-20 in the third quarter and 4-for-19 in the fourth.
  • OG Anunoby's tip-in with 2.1 seconds left decided the game.
  • Victor Wembanyama cited poor execution in the second half.
  • Game 5 will be critical for the Spurs to stay in the series.
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OG Anunoby’s tip-in with 2.1 seconds left in regulation was technically the game-winner, but San Antonio accepted defeat long before that.

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