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Wembanyama, Spurs look to overcome 3-1 deficit against Knicks in Finals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 9:54 PM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Wembanyama, Spurs look to overcome 3-1 deficit against Knicks in Finals

Summary

Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs face a challenging situation as they trail 3-1 in the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks. In Game 4, the Spurs led by 29 points but lost by one, marking a historic first in Finals history. Wembanyama remains confident, stating the focus is on winning one game at a time. Game 5 is scheduled for Saturday, where the Spurs must secure a victory to keep their championship hopes alive, needing to win three consecutive games to take the series. The Spurs have shown they can compete, having led in most games, but finishing strong has been elusive.

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By the Numbers

•Spurs led Game 4 by 29 points but lost by one.
•Wembanyama emphasizes taking it one game at a time.
•Game 5 is set for Saturday; a crucial match for Spurs.
•Cleveland is the only team to come back from a 3-1 deficit in Finals.

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9:54 PMYahoo Sports — Wemby, Spurs still believers, even while down 3-1 to Knicks in NBA Finals

What they're saying

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Victor Wembanyama, the tallest man in these NBA Finals, is about to face the tallest order of his basketball career. Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs — who just became the first team in NBA Finals history to lead a game by 29 points and still lose — need to win the next three games, or they'll watch the New York Knicks celebrate an NBA title at their expense.
— Yahoo Sportsby TIM REYNOLDS

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