Wembanyama, Spurs still resolute after collapse
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- Victor Wembanyama missed two free throws with 1:47 remaining, leaving the Spurs trailing 104‑103.
- OG Anunoby blocked De'Aaron Fox's layup attempt and then tipped in the game‑winning shot in the final seconds, giving the Knicks a 107‑106 victory.
- Spurs built a 29‑point lead in the first half, scoring 76 points in the first two quarters, but managed only 30 points in the second half on 8‑of‑39 shooting with 10 turnovers.
- Mitch Johnson said the loss was “disappointing” because the team couldn’t finish the job after a strong first half.
- De'Aaron Fox chose to attempt a layup with 13.1 seconds left instead of holding the ball, a decision that allowed Anunoby’s block.
- Dylan Harper noted the team “went away from everything we were doing” in the second half and couldn’t keep their foot off the gas, contributing to the collapse.
Why it matters: The Knicks’ comeback gives them a 3‑1 series lead, forcing the Spurs into a must‑win Game 5 and heightening pressure on Victor Wembanyama and the young roster. The loss underscores the Spurs’ difficulty sustaining large leads in high‑stakes games, a weakness that now defines their path forward.
