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NBA Finals, Game 4: Spurs react to historic fourth-quarter collapse
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) looks down toward the court during the fourth quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden in New York, Wednesday, June 10, 2026. The Knick defeated the Spurs 107-106, leading the series 3-1.
OG Anunoby converted a tip-in with 1.2 seconds to play as the Knicks erased a 29-point deficit, completing the largest comeback in the history of the NBA Finals to beat the Spurs 107-106 on Wednesday at Madison Square Garden in New York.
San Antonio appeared to be on the brink of evening the series but instead faces a 3-1 deficit, needing to fight off elimination entering Game 5 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in San Antonio.
The Spurs’ hot offensive start, setting a Finals record with 14 3-pointers during the opening half, fizzled down the stretch.
Victor Wembanyama had 24 points, 13 rebounds and three blocks but hit just 9 of 25 shots. Dylan Harper had 21 points, while De’Aaron Fox and Devin Vassell each scored 18.
But with the game on the line in the final two minutes, Fox and Stephon Castle each committed turnovers, and Wembanyama missed a pair of free throws.
The Knicks, meanwhile, continued to push, even after trailing by 20 points with less than 10 minutes to play. Jalen Brunson scored nine points in the fourth quarter, while Anunoby and Jose Alvarado each had eight as New York hit 12 of 20 (60%) overall and 6 of 10 (60%) from 3-point range in the final period. Brunson finished with 36 points for the game, while Anunoby had 33.
The Spurs hit just 4 of 19 shots and 1 of 5 from 3-point range during the fourth quarter, committing four turnovers.
As the Spurs aim to turn the page, catch up on live updates and postgame reaction from Game 4:
Coach Mitch Johnson knows the Spurs will at some point need to turn the page on their Game 4 collapse, but he also understands an emotional reaction Wednesday night is impossible to avoid. In the moments after the game, star center Victor Wembanyama was clearly feeling the weight of a game the Spurs let slip away.
“It was painful, of course,” Wembanyama said. "It feels like we worked too hard and gave up our lead. It’s as simple as that. It just hurts.”
Spurs center Victor Wembanyama after a Game 4 collapse: “It was painful, of course. It feels like we worked too hard and gave up our lead. It’s as simple as that. It just hurts.” pic.twitter.com/LNqbGmm5mC
— Spurs Nation (@ Spurs_Nation) June 11, 2026
Wembanyama knocked down the Spurs’ final field goal with 3:31 to play, but he also missed a pair of free throws in the last two minutes with a chance to cushion a one-point lead.
“You might work on your form hours and hours, at the end of the day, it’s just a shot," Wembanyama said. "You need to shoot it the normal way.”
Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, on his missed free throws late in Game 4: “You might work for hours and hours, at the end of the day, it’s just a shot. You need to shoot it the normal way.” pic.twitter.com/lg5lvf9606
— Spurs Nation (@ Spurs_Nation) June 11, 2026
At the end of a game decided on a tip-in during the finals seconds, Johnson knew any small moment could’ve made the difference.
“We got away from playing the brand of basketball that got us the lead, and you saw at times the aggressiveness and just the conviction that we played with early on dissipate a little bit,” Johnson said. "We just needed a few more tough-minded plays to finish the job.”
Spurs coach Mitch Johnson after San Antonio’s Game 4 collapse: “We got away from playing the brand of basketball that got us the lead, and you saw at times the aggressiveness and just the conviction that we played with early on dissipate a little bit. … We just needed a few… pic.twitter.com/GcBMRXCfIq
— Spurs Nation (@ Spurs_Nation) June 11, 2026
San Antonio set an NBA Finals record with 14 first-half 3-pointers on the way to 76 points. The Spurs shot 59.6% from the field and 53.8% from beyond the arc with just two turnovers during the first 24 minutes.
But San Antonio’s offense swung drastically in the second half. The Spurs scored 30 points on 20.5% shooting and a 17.6% rate from beyond the arc with nine turnovers.
Spurs coach Mitch Johnson said San Antonio played on its heels, lacking aggressiveness and conviction.
“You have to continue to be tough-minded enough to play the brand of basketball regardless of the outcome or what the score is," Johnson said. "We did a really good job of that in the first half and not a good job of that at all in the second half.”
Spurs coach Mitch Johnson: “You have to continue to be tough-minded enough to play the brand of basketball regardless of the outcome or what the score is. We did a really good job of that in the first half and not a good job of that at all in the second half.” pic.twitter.com/6m6to1pGwP
— Spurs Nation (@ Spurs_Nation) June 11, 2026
Johnson said the Spurs put pressure on the rim during the first half, playing with the needed pace and ball movement. The second half was the opposite, and guard Dylan Harper said the Spurs “went away from everything we were doing.”
“We just can’t take our foot off the gas,” Harper said. “It’s one thing for me to sit up here and say it, but it’s another thing for us to go out there and do it.”
Spurs guard Dylan Harper: “We just can’t take our foot off the gas. It’s one thing for me to sit up here and say it, but it’s another thing for us to go out there and do it.” pic.twitter.com/BBqt4zQ3ov
— Spurs Nation (@ Spurs_Nation) June 11, 2026
Center Victor Wembanyama highlighted ball movement and execution as the areas that fell off through the final 24 minutes.
“We clearly weren’t the most hungry in the second half,” Wembanyama said.
Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, on what went wrong in Game 4: “We clearly weren’t the most hungry in the second half.” pic.twitter.com/37SNpeeIER
— Spurs Nation (@ Spurs_Nation) June 11, 2026
As Jalen Brunson’s deep 3-point attempt gently bounced up off the front of the rim, OG Anunoby came crashing down the lane, leaping and tipping the ball into the basket with his right hand.
Anunoby had been the inbounder on the play that started with 5.7 seconds remaining and the Knicks trailing by a point. Victor Wembanyama, who contested the initial 3-point try by Brunson, said he wasn’t sure how Anunoby came free. Guard Stephon Castle, who was boxing out Karl-Anthony Towns, also didn’t notice Anunoby until it was too late.
“I don’t think any of us did," Castle said. "I had Towns. I tried to make sure he didn’t get the offensive rebound, and I didn’t really see him.”
Spurs guard Stephon Castle, on when he saw OG Anunoby crashing for the game-winning putback: “I don’t think any of us did. I had Towns, I tried to make sure he didn’t get the offensive rebound, and I didn’t really see him.” pic.twitter.com/lcmRSbFWXa
— Spurs Nation (@ Spurs_Nation) June 11, 2026
After being assessed a flagrant foul for elbowing Karl-Anthony Towns in the jaw early in the second half of Game 4, Victor Wembanyama is just one flagrant foul away from triggering an automatic suspension.
He is up to three points in the NBA’s protocol, earning one on Wednesday and picking up two for a flagrant 2 foul when he elbowed Minnesota’s Naz Reid during the Western Conference semifinals.
“Of course I’m going to be more careful," Wembanyama said, "but it’s not going to change much.”
Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, on picking up a flagrant foul and being one away from suspension: “Of course I’m going to be more careful, but it’s not going to change much.” pic.twitter.com/PjqCIwvVRX
— Spurs Nation (@ Spurs_Nation) June 11, 2026
Facing a 3-1 deficit in the NBA Finals, coach Mitch Johnson said he believes the Spurs have “decided the outcome of all four games,” rising or falling based on their own successes and failures.
As San Antonio looks to start a rally in Game 5 on Saturday, that sentiment was top of mind for guard Stephon Castle.
“Yeah, it’s a tough loss, obviously, it’s going to take us a minute to get over it,” Castle said. “But obviously we still have belief in each other and confidence that we’re going to win the next game. It’s still first to four. Coach Mitch said it best, we’ve pretty much dictated the winner or loser of all of these games. I think us finishing games and trying to maintain our leads has been tough for us.”
Spurs guard Stephon Castle on the mindset entering Game 5: “It’s a tough loss, obviously. It’s going to take us a minute to get over it. But obviously we still have belief in each other and confidence that we’re going to win the next game. It’s still first to four. Coach Mitch… pic.twitter.com/jGqSLvWNUT
— Spurs Nation (@ Spurs_Nation) June 11, 2026
Spurs guard Dylan Harper said the Knicks’ comeback Wednesday will be a source of motivation.
“A whole new fire, I feel like, is ignited in me, in a sense of, we gave that game away,” Harper said. “And if we’re going to lose, we’re not going out like that. We’re going to put up a fight. We’re going to keep swinging.”
Spurs guard Dylan Harper after a Game 4 collapse: “A whole new fire, I feel like, is ignited in me, in a sense of, we gave that game away. And if we’re going to lose, we’re not going out like that. We’re going to put up a fight. We’re going to keep swinging.” pic.twitter.com/7iPWt3CZ0h
— Spurs Nation (@ Spurs_Nation) June 11, 2026
Just minutes after the game, Harper was ready to turn the page to the next chapter.
“Shock, but there’s a whole lot more basketball to be played,” Harper said. “After this is over, I’m going to take a shower, wash it off, and go get ready for Game 5.”
Spurs guard Dylan Harper: “Shock, but there’s a whole lot more basketball to be played. After this is over, I’m going to take a shower, wash it off, and go get ready for Game 5.” pic.twitter.com/XTuBBM3MrC
— Spurs Nation (@ Spurs_Nation) June 11, 2026
San Antonio’s surprising surge to a 62-win season and the ensuing run to the NBA Finals could all end on Saturday.
“We have one game that we have to win,” Johnson said. "We have to win that game in two days. We have to be more consistent and more tough-minded to finish the job.”
Spurs coach Mitch Johnson after San Antonio’s Game 4 collapse: “We have one game that we have to win. We have to win that game in two days. We have to be more consistent and more tough-minded to finish the job.” pic.twitter.com/REheEq9Lk2
— Spurs Nation (@ Spurs_Nation) June 11, 2026
Jalen Brunson misfired on a deep 3-pointer in the closing seconds, but OG Anunoby came flying through for a tip-in to give the Knicks a 107-106 lead with 1.2 seconds remaining.
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) goes up to the basket alongside New York Knicks forward Og Anunoby (8) during the fourth quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden in New York, Wednesday, June 10, 2026. The Knick defeated the Spurs 107-106, leading the series 3-1.
De’Aaron Fox missed a midrange jumper, but Stephon Castle grabbed the offensive rebound and drew a foul with 30.3 seconds to play.
Just like his clutch free throws in Game 3, Castle calmly knocked down both to give the Spurs a 106-105 lead as the Knicks call timeout.
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) reacts to a play during the fourth quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden in New York, Wednesday, June 10, 2026. The Knick defeated the Spurs 107-106, leading the series 3-1.
Jalen Brunson scored on a drive to the basket to give the Knicks their first lead of the night with 1:22 to play, erasing a deficit as large as 29 points.
The Spurs’ offense has fallen apart late, with De’Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle each turning the ball over and Victor Wembanyama missing a pair of free throws.
San Antonio needs someone to step up in the final minute.
San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (24) jumps up with the ball during the third quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden in New York, Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
After Jalen Brunson hit a 3-pointer over Victor Wembanyama to cut the Spurs’ lead to a single point, Josh Hart came up with a steal and had a look at a wide-open layup to take the lead.
But Hart’s shot clanged off iron, keeping the Spurs in front by a nose.
San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (2) goes up to the basket during the third quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden in New York, Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
After four straight points from Jalen Brunson and a corner 3-pointer by OG Anunoby, the Knicks trail just 99-95 as Spurs coach Mitch Johnson calls timeout with less than five minutes to play.
The Spurs will need to tighten up down the stretch to avoid a historic collapse.
San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) goes up to the net while defended by New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) and forward Og Anunoby (8) during the third quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden in New York, Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
After trailing by as many as 29 points, New York cut the deficit to single digits with more than six minutes to play.
The Knicks have knocked down their last three 3-pointers, and Karl-Anthony Towns looks to be getting his offense going with five quick points.
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1), New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32), New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) and New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) watch the ball at the net during the third quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden in New York, Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
At the first timeout of the fourth quarter a bit more than three minuets in, the Spurs are nursing the same 15-point lead they held at the start of the period.
San Antonio’s offense hasn’t kept up its scorching pace from the first half, but the defense has done enough to keep the Spurs in control.
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) reaches to block a shot by New York Knicks forward Og Anunoby (8) during the second quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden in New York, Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
After scoring 76 points and knocking down 28 shots during the opening half, the Spurs scored just 14 points and made only four field goals in the third quarter, allowing the Knicks to trim the margin to 15 points.
San Antonio still has some ground to play with but will need to be a bit sharper down the stretch to close out a Game 4 win.
San Antonio Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson high-fives San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) after a play during the second quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden in New York, Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
The Spurs have led by as many as 29 points in Game 4, but coach Mitch Johnson isn’t taking the advantage for granted.
Victor Wembanyama’s third-quarter rest lasted just 58 seconds before he subbed back into the game, underscoring the sense of urgency as the Knicks have trimmed 12 points off their deficit.
San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie (30) after a play during the second quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden in New York, Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
The San Antonio Police Department needed backup to drive home its message to Spurs fans not to let post-game honking celebrations get out of hand.
So it called in the West Side nuns.
In a 36-second video posted to Facebook and Instagram, SAPD officers pass a basketball back and forth with the Salesian Sisters of St. John Bosco, dressed in white habits, as they deliver a message to a city that can turn a Spurs win into a rolling street party within minutes.
New York put together a 13-0 run in the third quarter, bringing the Madison Square Garden crowd to life and cutting into San Antonio’s lead.
But when Stephon Castle knocked down a pair of free throws for the Spurs to end the run, the lead was back to 18 points. The Knicks have a long way to go if they want to complete a comeback.
San Antonio Spurs forward Carter Bryant (11) runs down the court during the second quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden in New York, Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was assessed a flagrant foul after swinging an elbow that caught Karl-Anthony Towns in the jaw.
Because the contact did not appear to be intentional, Wembanyama was assessed a flagrant 1 penalty — a less-severe punishment than the flagrant 2 penalty that came with an ejection after Wembanyama elbowed Minnesota’s Naz Reid during the Western Conference semifinals.
Still, the situation will bear monitoring going forward, as any additional flagrant fouls by Wembanyama during the series will trigger an automatic suspension because of his points accumulation.
San Antonio Spurs forward Carter Bryant (11) reaches over New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) to try to block a shot during the second quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden in New York, Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
Barreling through Jalen Brunson on a drive to the basket, Stephon Castle picked up his fourth foul less than two minutes into the third quarter.
During a record-setting half, Castle was about the only player not hitting on all cylinders, scoring five points on 2-of-6 shooting. With the lead still close to 30 points, the Spurs will hope they don’t need all hands on deck down the stretch.
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) runs into San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) during the second quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden in New York, Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
San Antonio set a new NBA Finals record by knocking down 14 shots from 3-point range, storming to a dominating 76-49 lead.
The Spurs hit 59.6% overall and 53.8% from beyond the arc.
San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (2) looks to pass the ball during the first quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden in New York, Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
Victor Wembanyama led the way with 16 points, while Devin Vassell had 15 on 4-of-4 shooting from 3-point range. Dylan Harper also had 15 points on perfect 3-point shooting, hitting 3 for 3 from outside, and De’Aaron Fox added 13 points.
Coming into Game 4 of the NBA Finals, Dylan Harper was just 2 for 15 from 3-point range for the series, including a 1-for-8 showing in Game 3.
But when his moment arrived in Game 4, Harper didn’t hesitate, knocking down his first two attempts from beyond the arc. Combined with his usual ability to deliver dazzling finishes around the basket, the 20-year-old rookie has 12 points in his first 15 minutes on the court as San Antonio has stretched its lead as large as 29 points.
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) goes up to the basket during the first quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden in New York, Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
On top of a scorching shooting start to Game 4, the Spurs did an outstanding job taking care of the ball, as San Antonio’s first turnover came with less than seven minutes to play in the second quarter.
The Spurs also finished Game 3 with just eight turnovers — their lowest total of the playoffs after cracking double-digits in every other game.
New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) fouls San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) during the first quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden in New York, Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
Devin Vassell’s strong playoff run continues.
The sixth-year forward has 12 points early in the second period powered by a 3-for-3 showing from 3-point range. But he’s not the only one shooting well from deep.
De’Aaron Fox has 11 points on 3 of 5, including back-to-back treys here in the second.
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) looks to make a pass during the first quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden in New York, Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
As a team, the Spurs are shooting 11 of 16 from downtown (68.8%).
The barrage from distance is going to open things up in the middle for Victor Wembanyama, who already has 14 points on 5 of 7 from the field, a big reason why the Spurs stretched the lead to 25 points.
-Tom Orsborn
The Spurs opened the first quarter with an elite offensive performance, building the largest lead for either side in the series and holding a 19-point advantage at the end of the period.
But San Antonio is used to early leads, building a double-digit margin at some point of the opening quarter in each of the first four games of the NBA Finals. The challenge has been maintaining that edge until halftime.
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) watches the ball near the basket during the first quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden in New York, Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
The Knicks have outscored the Spurs in the second quarter of all three games in the series, including a 31-18 gap in Game 2 and a 42-24 margin in Game 3.
Spurs coach Mitch Johnson said before the game that San Antonio has been looking at how to address those struggles.
Spurs coach Mitch Johnson, on avoiding another poor second quarter: “Yeah, it’s kind of the age-old question that’s always going to be there, change and then you start changing too much and chasing your tail, and what do you just need to do better? It’s just, they played well… pic.twitter.com/7rr9yBh1ST
— Spurs Nation (@ Spurs_Nation) June 10, 2026
New York’s approach to trying to slow Spurs star Victor Wembanyama has been unmistakable, with Knicks players shoving and jostling Wembanyama at every opportunity.
Knicks forward Mitchell Robinson drew a whistle when he delivered a forearm to Wembanyama’s chin away from the ball as New York initiated its offense, and the foul call was upgraded to a flagrant after review.
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) goes up to the basket during the first quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden in New York, Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
Wembanyama seems to be relishing the physicality and the whistle, clapping and pointing to his head after Robinson knocked him to the floor.
The Spurs opened Game 4 by hitting 11 of 15 (73.3%) shots from the field, including 6 of 8 (75%) from beyond the arc, putting up 30 points in less than eight minutes.
Six different players connected on field goals, led by Devin Vassell with nine points on 3-for-3 shooting from beyond the arc.
New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) fouls San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) during the first quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden in New York, Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
Spurs coach Mitch Johnson has received his share of criticism during the playoffs, but he had a successful challenge early in Game 3 that could help the Spurs win the first quarter.
Johnson challenged a foul on Victor Wembanyama during a drive to the basket by Karl-Anthony Towns with 10:55 left in the first period. The challenge led to the call being reversed and Towns picking up an offensive foul that sent him to the bench after he also fouled De’Aaron Fox just seconds into the game.
New York Knicks forward Og Anunoby (8) reaches for San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (2) as he maneuvers around San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) during the first quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden in New York, Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
With Towns out, Wembanyama should be able to feast on the inside against Mitch Robinson.
-Tom Orsborn
Julian Champagnie corralled a steal near midcourt and had a clear path for a dunk, staking the Spurs to an early double-digit lead and forcing Knicks coach Mike Brown to call timeout less than three minutes in.
Trailing 2-1 in the series, the Spurs look focused and ready to pull even in Game 4.
New York Knicks guard Jose Alvarado (5) and San Antonio Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox (4) fight for the ball during the first quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden in New York, Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
During the first two games of the NBA Finals, Karl-Anthony Towns was arguably the Knicks’ best player. He posted an 18-point, 12-rebounds double-double in Game 1, then one-upped himself with 21 points and 13 rebounds in Game 2, adding four assists each night.
His performance in Game 3 was more tame — 11 points and eight rebounds. And to start Game 4, Towns picked up two fouls in about a minute, reviving memories of the foul trouble that has plagued him at stages of his career.
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) watches the ball near the basket during the first quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden in New York, Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
He fouled a driving De’Aaron Fox on the game’s first possession, and on the other end a review determined that he hooked Victor Wembanyama’s arm on a drive to the basket, drawing an offensive foul call.
Keldon Johnson’s numbers didn’t exactly stand out in the Spurs’ 115-111 win in Game 3, but the Sixth Man of the Year did exactly what the coaching staff wanted from him.
In 17 minutes, Johnson produced just seven points, two rebounds and a steal, but coach Mitch Johnson praised the seventh-year forward for providing “really good energy.”
The court at Madison Square Garden in New York, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, before Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks.
“He tried to rebound himself into the game and play good team defense, and that’s what we needed from him,” the coach said before Game 4. “We know he can score the basketball, and that will come with just minutes and opportunity, but his ability to rebound for us on both ends and be a strong team defender is what we need him to do.”
Spurs coach Mitch Johnson, on Keldon Johnson in Game 3: “I thought he played with really good energy. I thought he tried to rebound himself into the game and played good team defense. That’s what we need from him.” pic.twitter.com/921frje1yc
— Spurs Nation (@ Spurs_Nation) June 10, 2026
Indeed, the minutes Johnson spent muscling up against Karl-Anthony Towns were valuable. In addition to banging the big man around, Keldon may have prevented Victor Wembanyama from picking up a foul or two.
It will be interesting if the Spurs call on Johnson again tonight to bang on Towns.
-Tom Orsborn
Facing a 2-0 deficit in a hostile road environment, Victor Wembanyama returned to his more dominant form, Stephon Castle and De’Aaron Fox delivered in the clutch, and the Spurs secured a 115-111 win against the Knicks on Monday in Madison Square Garden to find new life in the NBA Finals.
San Antonio snapped New York’s 13-game winning streak, giving the Knicks their first loss since April 23. For the Spurs, the win was their first at MSG since November 2019.
How will Wembanyama follow his 32-point, eight-rebound, six-assist masterpiece in Game 3? Will Fox and Castle have more magic moments in store?
Spurs coach Mitch Johnson, on Stephon Castle: “He’s fearless. He’s relentless. He probably doesn’t get enough credit for his processing, and that’s what allows him to do so much for us. … It’s really, really elite company, what he’s doing.” pic.twitter.com/CVAtjAsl14
— Spurs Nation (@ Spurs_Nation) June 10, 2026
This year marks the first time since 2015 that the first three games of the NBA Finals were decided by 10 points or fewer. Every detail will matter if the Spurs hope to enter Game 5 on Saturday back in San Antonio with a 2-2 tie rather than a 3-1 deficit in the series.
In the nearly 48 hours since the Spurs and Knicks took the court for Game 3, the most popular discussion topic has been Victor Wembanyama’s shove against Knicks star Jalen Brunson, which has made Wemby a wanted man in New York.
Late in the first quarter, Wembanyama pushed Brunson to the ground as the guard attempted to set a screen. Officials missed the call in the moment, and Wembanyama was not assessed a flagrant when the play was reviewed Tuesday.
Knicks coach Mike Brown, who complained about the second-half free-throw discrepancy in his comments following Game 3, said in the hours before Game 4 that the shove is the type of situation that requires special attention.
“You always have to talk to your team about those situations,” Brown said. “You have to talk to the officials, too. I said, ‘Stuff like that can cause a fight.’”
Knicks coach Mike Brown, on the response to Victor Wembanyama shoving Jalen Brunson: “You always have to talk to your team about those situations. … You have to talk to the officials, too. I said, ‘Stuff like that can cause a fight.’” pic.twitter.com/UYASJ6ZBqa
— Spurs Nation (@ Spurs_Nation) June 10, 2026
If the Spurs are going to even up the NBA Finals with a Game 4 win, they will need to continue to lean on star center Victor Wembanyama as a finisher at the rim rather than a creator or initiator, writes beat reporter Jeff McDonald with the San Antonio Express-News.
Turning the Knicks’ turnovers into points and coming through in crunch time, just like De’Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle did in Game 3, will also be critical.
The San Antonio Spurs arrived at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday looking every bit like a team ready for the moment.
With the NBA Finals shifting deeper into enemy territory and the Knicks holding a 2-1 series lead, San Antonio’s tunnel arrivals featured everything from luxury fashion and designer denim to Texas-inspired looks and understated confidence. Styles varied from player to player, but the message was consistent: the Spurs appeared ready for one of the biggest games in franchise history.
Victor Wembanyama once again stole the spotlight before tipoff.
Victor Wembanyama arriving at Game 4 of the NBA Finals in New York.
The Spurs are set to tip off at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday from Madison Square Garden in New York, with a broadcast on ABC. The game will also air on the radio on 1200 AM, or in Spanish on 1350 AM and 107.5 FM.
