Spurs discuss painful second-half collapse in Game 4 loss to Knicks
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 5:13 AM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
The San Antonio Spurs addressed their disappointing second-half performance in Game 4 against the New York Knicks, where they surrendered a 29-point lead. After a strong first half shooting 59.6% from the field, the Spurs fell to just 20.5% in the second half, contributing to a historic comeback for the Knicks. Coach Mitch Johnson expressed disappointment with the team's inability to maintain their strong play, while star player Victor Wembanyama noted a lack of hunger in the second half. The franchise now faces elimination in Game 5, which will take place in San Antonio on Saturday.
- •Spurs allowed the largest NBA Finals comeback in history.
- •San Antonio scored only 30 points in the second half.
- •Victor Wembanyama had a total of 24 points in the game.
- •Game 5 will be hosted by the Spurs in San Antonio.
- •Knicks aim for their first championship in over 50 years.
- 5:13 AMYahoo Sports — 'It just hurts': Spurs search for answers after epic collapse against Knicks
- 5:05 AMYahoo Sports — Victor Wembanyama reacts to painful Spurs collapse in NBA Finals Game 4
- 4:44 AMYahoo Sports — Spurs, Victor Wembanyama talk second-half collapse in Game 4 loss to Knicks: 'It was painful'
"Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs were searching for answers after a historic collapse against the New York Knicks in game four of the NBA Finals on Wednesday.San Antonio led by as many as 29 points, the largest blown lead ever in a Finals game, but crumbled to fall 107-106 to a Knicks team that now leads the best-of-seven championship series 3-1 and has three chances to clinch the crown.
"After allowing the largest NBA Finals comeback in history, the Spurs spoke about their feelings of the collapse and their mindsets heading into Game 5.
"Victor Wembanyama spoke about the painful Spurs loss after his team blew a 29-point lead, and the Knicks won NBA Finals Game 4.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 5:13 AM'It just hurts': Spurs search for answers after epic collapse against Knicks
Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs were searching for answers after a historic collapse against the New York Knicks in game four of the NBA Finals on Wednesday.San Antonio led by as many as 29 points, the largest blown lead ever in a Finals game, but crumbled to fall 107-106 to a Knicks team that now leads the best-of-seven championship series 3-1 and has three chances to clinch the crown.
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 5:05 AMVictor Wembanyama reacts to painful Spurs collapse in NBA Finals Game 4
Victor Wembanyama spoke about the painful Spurs loss after his team blew a 29-point lead, and the Knicks won NBA Finals Game 4.
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 4:44 AMSpurs, Victor Wembanyama talk second-half collapse in Game 4 loss to Knicks: 'It was painful'
After allowing the largest NBA Finals comeback in history, the Spurs spoke about their feelings of the collapse and their mindsets heading into Game 5.
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