SAN ANTONIO — Despite staring at a daunting 3-1 deficit in the 2026 NBA Finals, San Antonio Spurs players and fans remain confident that the series against the New York Knicks is far from over.
The Spurs suffered a heartbreaking 107-106 loss in Game 4 at Madison Square Garden after blowing a 29-point lead, allowing the Knicks to complete the largest comeback in NBA Finals history and move within one win of the championship.
While the defeat left San Antonio on the brink of elimination, belief continues to run strong throughout the franchise and its fan base. Supporters point to the fact that the Spurs have held double-digit leads in every game of the series, suggesting that the gap between the two teams is much narrower than the standings indicate.
Franchise cornerstone Victor Wembanyama expressed confidence that the team can still turn the series around, emphasizing the unity inside the locker room and the players’ determination to respond after the crushing loss. Teammates have echoed that sentiment, insisting that the Spurs’ setbacks have stemmed more from late-game execution issues than from being outplayed by New York.
The Spurs are drawing inspiration from the 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers, the only team in NBA Finals history to rally from a 3-1 series deficit and capture the championship. San Antonio hopes to follow a similar path by taking the series one game at a time, beginning with a must-win Game 5 on home court.
Veteran guard De’Aaron Fox has also preached resilience throughout the postseason, encouraging the team’s young core to remain focused and aggressive despite the mounting pressure.
With the Knicks seeking their first NBA title since 1973, San Antonio faces a steep challenge. Still, many Spurs supporters believe the series can shift if the team capitalizes on its opportunities and forces New York into a more pressure-filled situation.
Game 5 is set for Saturday night in San Antonio, where the Spurs will try to keep their championship hopes alive and extend the series back to New York
