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Spurs Collapse: Biggest Finals Meltdown in NBA History?
11 Jun
Summary
- San Antonio Spurs blew a 29-point lead in Game 4.
- OG Anunoby's putback sealed an improbable 107-106 Knicks victory.
- The Spurs now trail the NBA Finals series 3-1.
The San Antonio Spurs have endured a historic collapse, losing Game 4 of the NBA Finals to the New York Knicks 107-106 after relinquishing a commanding 29-point lead. This marks the biggest blown lead in NBA Finals history, beginning its unraveling late in the third quarter. The Spurs scored a mere 30 points in the second half, a stark contrast to their 76 points in the first half, which included a finals-record 14 three-pointers.
Despite a strong start, the Spurs' offense stalled dramatically, with key players struggling in the final quarter. OG Anunoby's game-winning putback with 1.2 seconds remaining cemented the unimaginable defeat. "It hurts. We gave this one up," stated Spurs' sixth man Keldon Johnson. The loss puts San Antonio in a precarious 3-1 series deficit, with players expressing shock and vowing to regroup.
Coach Mitch Johnson emphasized the need to recover from the loss and focus on preparation for the next game. While acknowledging the pain, the team aims to hold each other accountable and move forward. The Spurs' ability to overcome this significant setback will be a major test of their resilience as the finals continue.
