The San Antonio Spurs are facing a potential elimination in Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks. Following a 107-106 loss in Game 4, the Spurs are down 3-1 in the best-of-seven series. The series has been characterized by close finishes, with the margin of victory or deficit being four points or less in the final minute of each of the first four games. Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama faced scrutiny following Game 4, where he missed two key free throws late in the game. The miss allowed the Knicks to take the lead and eventually win on an Og Anunoby tip-in with 1.2 seconds remaining. Despite the loss, Wembanyama recorded 24 points and 13 rebounds. However, the Knicks rallied from a 29-point deficit to secure the win, marking the largest comeback in Finals history. Wembanyama also faces potential disciplinary issues heading into Game 5. He was called for a flagrant foul early in the second half of Game 4 for an elbow to Karl-Anthony Towns’ chin, bringing his total to three flagrant foul points. This puts him one infraction away from an automatic one-game suspension. Wembanyama stated he will be “a little more careful” but noted it will not change much. Also, the NBA acknowledged that officials missed a hit by Wembanyama on Jalen Brunson during Game 3, though they did not retroactively rule it a flagrant foul. During a news conference held on Friday, June 12, 2026, Wembanyama discussed the upcoming game, stating it will go “one of two ways,” either giving up or getting stronger. While the Idaho State Journal reported Wembanyama speaking at a news conference on Friday, Google reported that Spurs guard De’aaron Fox spoke at a news conference on the same day.