The New York Knicks did the unthinkable, and now the San Antonio Spurs are reportedly reeling from a catastrophic collapse that has insiders questioning the team’s composure under pressure. In Game 4 of the NBA Finals, the Knicks erased a 29-point deficit—the largest comeback in Finals history—to steal a 107-106 victory at Madison Square Garden. But it wasn’t just the loss that has fans buzzing; it was a single, jaw-dropping decision by Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox that has legendary analyst Charles Barkley absolutely fuming.
With the Spurs clinging to a one-point lead and under 10 seconds left, Fox had the ball in the frontcourt and a chance to simply dribble out the clock. Instead, sources close to the situation claim, he inexplicably drove to the rim for a layup. OG Anunoby chased him down for a game-saving block, and moments later, Anunoby tipped in Jalen Brunson’s miss for the game-winner with 1.2 seconds left. The Garden erupted, and according to reports, celebrities in attendance were losing their minds.
On Inside the NBA, Barkley didn’t hold back. “That was a dumbass play,” he said of Fox, sparking a firestorm of debate among fans and analysts. Insiders say the criticism could have serious repercussions for Fox, who is reportedly known for his clutch free-throw shooting. Had he simply held the ball, sources say, he would have almost certainly been fouled and sent to the line—a near-automatic two points that would have sealed the win.
But Fox’s blunder wasn’t the only reason for the meltdown. Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs’ rookie sensation, allegedly missed two critical free throws just minutes earlier. After a record-setting first half, San Antonio went ice cold in the second, and the Knicks—who had already erased a 22-point deficit against Cleveland in the Eastern Conference Finals—showed their trademark grit once again. “This team has heart,” one unnamed Knicks insider told us. “They never quit, and now they smell blood.”
What does this mean for Game 5? Speculation is running rampant. The Spurs, sources say, are reportedly worried about their ability to close out games under pressure. Fox’s decision could reportedly become a defining moment of the series—and not in a good way for San Antonio. New York, meanwhile, is reportedly brimming with confidence as they head to San Antonio, looking to capture their first NBA title in 53 years. As one analyst put it, “If the Spurs don’t fix this fast, this series could be over in five.”
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