Spurs' NBA Finals run ends with Game 5 loss to Knicks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 6:11 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
The San Antonio Spurs were eliminated from the NBA Finals after falling 94-90 to the New York Knicks in Game 5. The Spurs struggled in the closing moments, unable to maintain their lead despite a competitive performance. Jalen Brunson shined for New York, scoring 45 points, while San Antonio's De'Aaron Fox had a disappointing game, finishing with only seven points and no contributions in the fourth quarter. Mitch Johnson's pre-game promise about Fox's performance backfired, becoming a focal point in the aftermath of the Spurs' loss.
- •Spurs lose Game 5, ending their NBA Finals run.
- •Knicks win with Jalen Brunson scoring 45 points.
- •De'Aaron Fox scores only seven points for San Antonio.
- •Johnson's confidence in Fox criticized after the game.
- •Spurs must regroup after late-game collapses.
- 6:11 PMYahoo Sports — Mitch Johnson left haunted by major pre-game promise after Spurs’ Game 5 collapse
"San Antonio’s NBA Finals run came to an end in Game 5, as the Spurs fell 94-90 to the New York Knicks. It was another painful late collapse.
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