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NBA finals: Knicks face Spurs in Game 5 with chance to clinch first title since 1973 - follow live

The Guardian Sport Saturday 13 June 2026, 23:15 UTC By Bryan Armen Graham 1 min read
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Knicks visit Spurs for Game 5 with 3-1 series leadNew York can clinch first title since 1973 with winReach out to Bryan on Bluesky or by emailBryan will be here shortly. In the meantime here’s what Victor Wembanyama had to say about Wednesday’s historic collapse by San Antonio. Victor Wembanyama says the San Antonio Spurs have shaken off the biggest single-game collapse in NBA finals history and are ready to face the New York Knicks on Saturday.

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Bryan will be here shortly. In the meantime here’s what Victor Wembanyama had to say about Wednesday’s historic collapse by San Antonio.

Victor Wembanyama says the San Antonio Spurs have shaken off the biggest single-game collapse in NBA finals history and are ready to face the New York Knicks on Saturday.

The Knicks overcame a 29-point deficit to hand the Spurs a crushing 107-106 victory in Game 4 of the series and can win their first title since 1973 with victory in San Antonio.

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