Spurs' Luke Kornet questionable for NBA Finals Game 5 against Knicks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 6:03 AM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
San Antonio Spurs center Luke Kornet is listed as questionable due to illness ahead of Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks. The Spurs, trailing the series 3-1, are facing elimination after a narrow 107-106 loss in Game 4. Kornet has a minimal scoring role but is significant for frontcourt depth and managing Victor Wembanyama's minutes. If Kornet is unable to play, San Antonio might rely more heavily on Wembanyama and other reserve players. This game has high stakes, as the Spurs have no margin for error in their attempt to stay alive in the series.
- •Luke Kornet is questionable for Game 5 due to illness.
- •Spurs trail Knicks 3-1 in the NBA Finals.
- •Game 4 saw the Spurs collapse after leading by 29 points.
- •Kornet's absence affects minutes for Victor Wembanyama.
- •Game 5 is a must-win for San Antonio.
- 6:03 AMYahoo Sports — Key San Antonio Spurs star is ‘questionable’ ahead of Game 5 of the NBA Finals
"The San Antonio Spurs have a frontcourt concern before Game 5 of the NBA Finals, with one rotation big listed as questionable due to illness. The timing is difficult because San Antonio are already facing elimination against the New York Knicks after a brutal Game 4 collapse.
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