Spurs' NBA Finals collapse draws Falcons comparisons on social media
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 9:00 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
The San Antonio Spurs blew a 29-point lead in Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks, a meltdown that has prompted comparisons to the Atlanta Falcons' infamous 28-3 Super Bowl loss to the New England Patriots. Fans mocked both collapses on social media, leading to a resurgence of 28-3 jokes. Falcons supporters expressed frustration at once again being linked to a significant sports failure. ESPN's Adam Schefter shared a tweet comparing both situations, which sparked widespread commentary. The Knicks now lead the series 3-1 following the Spurs' loss.
- •Spurs lost a 29-point lead to the Knicks in Game 4
- •Knicks lead the NBA Finals series 3-1
- •Social media erupted with 28-3 comparisons
- •Falcons fans expressed annoyance over the references
- •Adam Schefter's tweet initiated widespread discussion
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — Falcons keep catching strays after Spurs' NBA Finals meltdown
"Spurs' NBA Finals meltdown deemed worst collapse since Falcons' 28-3 Super Bowl lead
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