Spurs discuss painful second-half collapse in Game 4 loss to Knicks

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Last updated Jun 11, 2026

Spurs discuss painful second-half collapse in Game 4 loss to Knicks
Summary

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.

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By the Numbers
  • 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.
Latest Updates
  • 11:20 AMYahoo Sports’He Knows It’s Over’ — NBA World Reacts to Victor Wembanyama’s ’Painful’ Admission After Spurs’ Historic Game 4 Collapse vs. Knicks
  • 11:00 AMYahoo Sports’It Just Hurts’ — Victor Wembanyama Makes Blunt Admission After Spurs’ ’Painful’ Game 4 Loss to Knicks
  • 10:17 AMYahoo SportsVictor Wembanyama makes painful ‘weren’t the most hungry’ admission as Spurs waste 29-point lead
  • 5:13 AMYahoo Sports'It just hurts': Spurs search for answers after epic collapse against Knicks
  • 5:05 AMYahoo SportsVictor Wembanyama reacts to painful Spurs collapse in NBA Finals Game 4
  • 4:44 AMYahoo SportsSpurs, Victor Wembanyama talk second-half collapse in Game 4 loss to Knicks: 'It was painful'
What they're saying
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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.

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The San Antonio Spurs appeared well on their way to a Game 4 road win after delivering excellent first-half execution against the New York Knicks on Wednesday. However, the night ended with San Antonio enduring the most catastrophic collapse in NBA Finals history as the Madison Square Garden crowd erupted in euphoria after the Knicks’ thrilling 107-106 comeback win.

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Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs just learned a brutal lesson about how momentum changes at the brightly lit Madison Square Garden. After a gritty 115-111 Game 3 victory on Monday, the Spurs looked ready to level the series in Game 4, but the Silver and Black collapsed spectacularly in the second half.

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