Relive the final 5:08 of Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals as the New York Knicks completed an unforgettable comeback to capture their first NBA championship since 1973.
Trailing by 16 points earlier in the game, the Knicks closed strong behind a historic performance from Jalen Brunson, who scored 45 points and 15 in the fourth quarter to lead New York to a 94-90 victory over the San Antonio Spurs.
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The New York Knicks ended a 53-year drought by capturing the 2026 NBA championship, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 4-1. The series was defined by New York’s late-game execution and historic comebacks, notably rallying from a 29-point deficit in Game 4 and erasing a double-digit lead in the Game 5 clincher.
New York’s balanced offensive attack and resilient defense allowed them to win three pivotal games on the road. Point guard Jalen Brunson led the charge, rightfully securing the Bill Russell NBA Finals MVP award after a breathtaking 45-point masterpiece in Game 5. Karl-Anthony Towns provided critical floor spacing and interior toughness, while Mikal Bridges delivered elite two-way play, anchoring the perimeter defense and hitting timely buckets.
The young Spurs fought valiantly but struggled to maintain large leads under pressure. Victor Wembanyama was a generational force, anchoring the paint with historic shot-blocking while leading his team in scoring. All-Star guard De’Aaron Fox used his blazing speed to dictate the tempo, while Devin Vassell served as a reliable secondary scorer. Ultimately, New York’s veteran poise proved too much for the rising Spurs.
NEW YORK KNICKS WIN 1ST TITLE SINCE ’73
Jalen Brunson scored 45 PTS (15 in 4Q) for New York, as they rallied from down 16 PTS to win their FIRST title in 53 years and their third title in franchise history with a 94-90 win in Game 5 over the Spurs.
THE FULL ENDING OF GAME 4.
UNCUT. 🍿🍿🍿🍿 pic.twitter.com/ZZNYRySRA3
— NBA (@NBA) June 11, 2026
The Knicks defeated the Spurs, 107-106 tonight in New York. It is the largest comeback in Finals history. Jalen Brunson led the way for the Knicks with 36 points on 12-25 from the field (3-7 from 3) to go along with 7 assists and 5 rebounds. For the Spurs, Victor Wembanyama had a team-high 24 points on 9-25 from the field (2-8 from 3). The Knicks lead the series 3-1.
Tonight marked just the 5th time in the play-by-play era (since 1998) that a team erased a 20+ point deficit in the 4th quarter to win a playoff game.
ESPN:
The New York Knicks made a record comeback from 29 points down and moved to the brink of their first championship since 1973 by beating the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 on Wednesday night.
OG Anunoby tipped in the miss of Jalen Brunson’s long 3-point attempt with 1.2 seconds remaining to complete the rally, giving the Knicks a 3-1 lead and three chances to win the championship.
Spurs had this in the bag, they could never miss a 3-points in the first half and built a 29 point lead, the Spur had a 27 point lead entering the 3rd then the Spurs started missing their outside shot and the Knicks erases the lead and made it to a 15 point game in the 4th and that’s where everything fell apart for the Spurs.
Game Highlights;
THE NEW YORK KNICKS GET THE STOP TO COMPLETE THE LARGEST COMEBACK IN NBA FINALS HISTORY 🚨🚨🚨
THEY TRAILED BY 29.
THEY NOW LEAD THE SERIES 3-1. pic.twitter.com/bZEQ1UWakX
— NBA (@NBA) June 11, 2026
OG ANUNOBY WITH THE PUTBACK.
KNICKS COMPLETE THE 29-PT COMEBACK FOR THE WIN.
LARGEST COMEBACK IN NBA FINALS HISTORY 🤯 pic.twitter.com/ZtWVWY6JsR
— NBA (@NBA) June 11, 2026
To say this is the “Greatest Comeback in NBA Finals History!” would be an understatement.
The Spurs still has a chance to redeem themselves as they go back to San Antonio for Game 5 this Saturday evening.
ESPN;
Victor Wembanyama has his first NBA Finals win — and the New York Knicks suddenly have a lot of work left to end their 53-year championship drought.
Wembanyama had 32 points, eight rebounds and six assists, carrying the San Antonio Spurs to a 115-111 victory Monday night that cut the Knicks’ lead to 2-1 in the best-of-seven series.
San Antonio is trying to make a first-of-its-kind NBA Finals comeback, and the 7-foot-4 Wembanyama, with his array of skills, makes anything look possible.
I’m not sure if it was the environment or that the US President was in the audience made the atmosphere in MSG a little difference than usual.
Here’s the final 4:50 of the game;
The Spurs defeat the Knicks, 115-111. The Spurs were led by the 32 points and 8 rebounds and 6 assists from Victor Wembanyama, while Stephon Castle also added 23 points. The Knicks were led by Jalen Brunson, who had 32 points and 5 rebounds and 5 assists. The Knicks lead the series 2-1
The Knicks defeated the Spurs, 105-104 tonight in San Antonio. Karl-Anthony Towns led the Knicks with 21 points along with 13 rebounds and 4 assists, while Mikal Bridges also added 20 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with a team-high 29 points, 4 blocks and 9 rebounds, while De’Aaron Fox also added 20 points, 5 assists and 3 rebounds. The Knicks lead the series 2-0
Vincent Goodwill, reporting for ESPN;
Karl-Anthony Towns has been where Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs are now: a talented bunch that is trying to get over the hump but keeps making errors to land in impossible situations.
Towns’ experience, forged through some recent playoff failures, seems to be driving the bus for the New York Knicks, who held off a late surge by the Spurs on Friday night for a 105-104 win in Game 2 at Frost Bank Center and a 2-0 series lead in the NBA Finals.
That was a costly turnover by Wemby after a Jalen Brunson miss and a “potential game winning play” for the Spurs.
Wemby's costly turnover in the finals seconds of Game 2…
Tough. pic.twitter.com/96BRj8L5Aj
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) June 6, 2026
Going back to MSG with a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals, the atmosphere will be bonkers and ticket prices will surely cost a kidney and a liver.
Missed the Game? Me too but here’s the final 4:53 of Game 1, which was an absolute masterclass in clutch basketball, showing why these two superstars dominated the floor.
Victor Wembanyama anchored the interior, erasing shots at the rim and hitting a massive bucket to put San Antonio ahead 95-94.
But Jalen Brunson completely hijacked the final minutes. Scoring or assisting on nearly every possession down the stretch, Brunson keyed a stunning 9-0 run, icing the game with tough, contested buckets to seal a thrilling 105-95 victory.
The New York Knicks stole game 1 of the NBA Finals, Jalen Brunson lead the team with 30 points, that includes a three pointer of a Mikal Bridges assist with less than 2-mins in the game and gave the Knicks back the lead and stopped the Spurs’ 9 straight points. The win will also be the Knicks 12th straight win in the Post Season stretching back in the 1st Round against the Hawks.
12 CONSECUTIVE POSTSEASON WINS FOR NEW YORK.
THEY TAKE A 1-0 SERIES LEAD IN THE NBA FINALS! pic.twitter.com/ORCoyhHMdr
— NBA (@NBA) June 4, 2026
Karl-Anthony Towns the second leading scorer for the Knicks with 18 points and 12 rebounds but was in foul trouble late in the game. OG Anunoby added 17 points with his 2 crucial free throw in the last 30-secs to give NY an 8-point cushion against the San Antonio. Jost Hart may not have a great offesive game but was big on the defensive side, including the a steal of Wembanyama that resulted to a Brunson jumper that gave them the a 6-point lead (101 – 95).
The Spurs had their chance to wrap the game up but a number of turnover that resulted to a Knick point lost them the game. Victor Wembanyama lead the Spurs with 26 points, 12 rebs and 3 blocks but he also committed 6 turnover. Stephon Castle had 17 points and 8 rebounds, while rookie Dylan Harper, who is playing like a seasoned veteran added 16 points and 8 rebounds.
Game highlights;
The patience of OG Anunoby on this three-pointer 🙌
He's got 8 already in the fourth! pic.twitter.com/LdD5oxORDN
— NBA (@NBA) June 4, 2026
JALEN BRUNSON 4Q TAKEOVER.
THE CAPTAIN LEADS NEW YORK TO VICTORY.
Knicks move 3 wins away from their first NBA Championship in 53 years 🤯 pic.twitter.com/xj7MPUZ0uv
— NBA (@NBA) June 4, 2026
Wemby (18 PTS) with the putback.
Spurs Nuns with the approval 👏
Watch the 4Q of Knicks/Spurs Game 1 on ABC! pic.twitter.com/Z404XJQWDn
— NBA (@NBA) June 4, 2026
Hit the three.
Hit the shrug 😆 https://t.co/3nwJkgvBmW pic.twitter.com/ff53XRGjNh
— NBA (@NBA) June 4, 2026
Spurs will look to regroup in Game 2 this Friday night.
If you are riding with the Silver and Black, you have plenty of evidence to back up a championship run. While the Knicks are deep, the Spurs are actually entering the Finals as the odds-on betting favorites for some very distinct, terrifying reasons if you’re a New York fan.
𝐁𝐔𝟏𝐋𝐓 𝐃𝟏𝐅𝐅𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐓 👽#PorVida | @HEB | @Ledger pic.twitter.com/CDCS2O55Ut
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) May 31, 2026
Here is the analytical blueprint for how the San Antonio Spurs win the 2026 NBA Finals:
1. The Victor Wembanyama Cheat Code
Any championship argument for San Antonio starts and ends with Wemby. At just 22 years old, he is already the most disruptive defensive force in the NBA, fresh off locking down the Western Conference Finals MVP against OKC.
While the Knicks have Karl-Anthony Towns and Mitchell Robinson to throw at him, Wembanyama fundamentally alters how teams have to play. He completely shuts down the paint, meaning Jalen Brunson and New York’s driving guards will face an uphill battle finishing at the rim. If Wembanyama can pull Towns away on defense and dominate the rim on the other end, the Knicks’ offense could stagnate heavily.
2. Elite Backcourt Clutches: The De’Aaron Fox Effect
The mid-season acquisition of De’Aaron Fox completely changed the trajectory of this franchise. In past years, teams could blitz and throw junk defenses at Wemby because the Spurs lacked a premier, dynamic engine at point guard.
Now, with Fox operating in tandem with Devin Vassell and a highly impactful rookie campaign from Dylan Harper, the Spurs boast a closing lineup that is impossible to guard. Fox is one of the premier clutch bucket-getters in the league. When games slow down in the 4th quarter of the Finals, San Antonio has an elite perimeter creator who can punish New York’s drop coverage.
3. Momentum and Battle-Tested Poise
While New York sitting at home resting for over a week sounds nice on paper, it can also breed rust. The Spurs are coming off a grueling, emotional high after winning a spectacular Game 7 on the road against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder.
They are in an absolute rhythm right now. The pressure of a Game 7 on the road has already tested their young core (like Stephon Castle and Julian Champagnie) and forged them in fire. If San Antonio strikes early and steals Game 1 at home while New York is still trying to find its game legs, the Spurs instantly take control of the series’ psychological narrative.
4. Home Court Advantage
Don’t underestimate the Frost Bank Center. Because the Spurs secured the better regular-season record, the series begins in San Antonio and returns there for a potential Game 5 and Game 7. Winning in front of that Texas crowd is an incredibly tall order, especially if the series goes the distance.
Prediction: Spurs in 7
If San Antonio pulls this off, it’s because Wembanyama plays like an alien superpower, De’Aaron Fox out-clutches New York down the stretch, and the Spurs use home-court advantage to outlast the Knicks in a grueling 7-game war.
If this happens, Victor Wembanyama takes home the Finals MVP, officially kicking off his era of NBA dominance.
The NBA will have a different champion for the eighth straight season, extending the longest such streak in league history.
The NBA Finals begin Wednesday, June 3 at 8:30 PM ET on ABC. pic.twitter.com/YOe4ouiNht
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) May 31, 2026
After a grueling seven-game series in the West, the stage is set. We officially have the two teams left standing to battle for the 2026 NBA Championship: the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks.
This matchup marks a historic, highly anticipated rematch of the iconic 1999 NBA Finals. Victor Wembanyama and the surging Spurs are chasing their first ring since 2014, while Jalen Brunson looks to lead the Knicks to break a legendary title drought dating back to 1973.
You can find the official schedule for the 2026 NBA Finals here, but if you are in the Philippines, it be live on Prime Video PH with the following schedule.
All games are scheduled for 8:30 AM Ph time
| Game | Date | Away Team | Home Team |
| Game 1 | Thursday, June 4 | New York Knicks | San Antonio Spurs |
| Game 2 | Saturday, June 6 | New York Knicks | San Antonio Spurs |
| Game 3 | Tuesday, June 9 | San Antonio Spurs | New York Knicks |
| Game 4 | Thursday, June 11 | San Antonio Spurs | New York Knicks |
| Game 5* | Sunday, June 14 | New York Knicks | San Antonio Spurs |
| Game 6* | Wednesday, June 17 | San Antonio Spurs | New York Knicks |
| Game 7* | Saturday, June 20 | New York Knicks | San Antonio Spurs |
*If necessary
Victor Wembanyama WCF Averages: 27.3 PPG | 10.9 RPG | 2.7 BPG | 48.1% FG% | 40% 3P%
Victor Wembanyama (22y, 146d) becomes the youngest player since the 1957 Playoffs to lead their team in scoring on their road to the Finals. He joins LeBron James (22y, 154d) and Kobe Bryant (22y, 277d) as the only players to lead their team in scoring on their road to the Finals age 22 years old or younger since the 1957 Playoffs.
ESPN News Services;
Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs started the Western Conference finals with a win in Oklahoma City, then ended the series the same way.
The defending champions are dethroned. Wembanyama and the Spurs are headed to the NBA Finals.
Wembanyama scored 22 points, Julian Champagnie scored 18 of his 20 from beyond the arc, and the Spurs beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-103 on Saturday night — bucking heavy odds to win a Game 7 on the road.
The Spurs will face the waiting NY Knicks in the NBA Finals. Spurs will host game 1 and game 2 of the NBA Finals starting this June 3rd.
The Spurs defeated the Thunder, 111-103 in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals and advanced to the NBA Finals
The Spurs will face the New York Knicks and Game 1 of the NBA Finals will be taking place in San Antonio on Wednesday, June 3rd at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC.
ICYMI: Wembanyama, Spurs send the West finals back to Oklahoma City for Game 7, routing the Thunder 118-91
By RAUL DOMINGUEZ – Associated Press via nba.com’
Victor Wembanyama had 28 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks and the San Antonio Spurs sent the Western Conference finals back to Oklahoma City for Game 7, routing the Thunder 118-91 on Thursday night.
Game 7 is Saturday night in Oklahoma City, with the winner hosting the New York Knicks on Wednesday night to open the NBA Finals.
Aside from the Game 1 classic,, the series has been a blowout, and I’m hoping Game 7 will be nearly as exciting as Game 1.
Wemby highlights for Game 6;
Victor Wembanyama is the 1st player in Spurs franchise history to have 25+ PTS, 10+ REB, multiple steals and multiple blocks when facing elimination.
Jeff Zillgitt, reporting for NBA.COM;
The Oklahoma City Thunder didn’t reach 69 points in Game 4 until 5:04 remained in the game.
They matched that total by halftime of Game 5 as the Thunder constructed their best offensive game of the Western Conference Finals and defeated the San Antonio Spurs 127-114 Tuesday for a 3-2 series lead.
Two-time Kia MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander overcame a turnover-plagued start and scored at least 30 points for the second time in the series; the Thunder’s two 7-footers, Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein produced offensively and limited Victor Wembanyama’s dominance in the paint; and Thunder coach Mark Daigneault’s change to the lineup paid dividends for the starters and the bench.
Playing with the force that Daigneault said was missing in their Game 4 loss, the defending champions are one victory from a return trip to the NBA Finals.
This series has become a classic where neither team does not want to give up and neither coach does run out of adjustment to make. It’ll be interesting what adjustment will the Spurs make in game 6, to extend this to a winner take all game 7.
Fresh off his first career All-NBA First Team nod, Victor Wembanyama sent a clear, unmissable message to the Oklahoma City Thunder: the San Antonio Spurs aren’t going anywhere.
In a pivotal Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals at the Frost Bank Center on Sunday night, the 22-year-old phenom was simply unstoppable. Wembanyama orchestrated a 33-point masterpiece, grabbing 8 rebounds, dishing 5 assists, and swatting 3 shots to lead the Spurs in a thorough 103-82 dismantlement of the Thunder, knotting the series at 2-2.
San Antonio took control early, leading wire-to-wire and winning every single quarter. Wembanyama imposed his will on both ends of the floor for over 31 minutes, shooting 50% from the field and 42.9% from deep. He even punctuated the first half with a breathtaking logo three-pointer at the buzzer, blowing the roof off the arena.
WEMBY BEATS THE Q2 BUZZER FROM HALF-COURT 👽
22 PTS
5 REB
3 AST
2 BLKSpurs lead by 12 at the break in Game 4! pic.twitter.com/Uk9BhEMNO1
— NBA (@NBA) May 25, 2026
Oklahoma City had absolutely no answers. With Jalen Williams sidelined by injury, the Thunder’s lethal offense completely sputtered against San Antonio’s defensive adjustments. Locked in on every possession, the Spurs’ defense racked up 11 steals and 10 blocks, forcing 17 costly turnovers and holding OKC to its lowest scoring total of the entire season on a dismal 33% shooting from the floor.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was choked out for a quiet 19 points on 6-of-15 shooting, finishing with a brutal minus-18 rating, while Chet Holmgren was held to just 10 points. The Thunder’s biggest lead all night was a lone point, while San Antonio pushed their advantage to as many as 25.
Meanwhile, Spurs rookie Stephon Castle provided crucial defensive energy alongside 13 points and 6 assists, while Dylan Harper flashed brilliance with 7 points with 5 rebounds, and veteran guard De’Aaron Fox steadied the ship with a 12-point, 10-rebound double-double.
More Wembanyama highlights;
The series now heads back to Paycom Center for a massive Game 5 in Oklahoma City on Wednesday night.
NBA;
Oklahoma City secured a 2-1 lead in the West Finals behind SGA (26 pts, 12 ast) and playoff career-highs from Jaylin Williams (18 pts, 5 3PM) and Jared McCain (24 pts). With their 76-23 advantage in bench scoring in Game 3, the Thunder’s second unit now holds a +119 scoring differential over San Antonio through three contests. OKC’s bench is putting up historic numbers.
This is OKC reminding everyone why they’re the defending champs!
Game 4 in San Antonio is a must win for the Spurs or else, the series will be over by game 5 when it shifts back to OKC.
Ap on ESPN;
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander bounced back from a subpar series opener to score 30 points, Alex Caruso added 17 off the bench and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the San Antonio Spurs 122-113 on Wednesday night in Game 2.
Chet Holmgren scored 13 points and reserves Jared McCain and Cason Wallace each had 12 for Oklahoma City. The Thunder finished with a 57-25 edge in bench scoring, plus a 27-10 advantage in points off turnovers.
Now that the series tied, next two games will be in San Antonio and will now be a best of 5 series. OKC will try and get back home court advantage as they go to an equally hostile Spurs crowd.
Game highlights or the to 10 plays og WCF;
WHAT. A. GAME. pic.twitter.com/hvFZ12kSjF
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) May 19, 2026
Ap on ESPN;
Victor Wembanyama had 41 points and 24 rebounds, Dylan Harper finished with 24 points and a team playoff-record seven steals, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 122-115 in a double-overtime classic to open the Western Conference finals Monday night.
A monster game by Victor Wembanyama, and we have not seen a player produce those numbers in a long time, these are Wilt Chamberlain numbers!!!
This series could be one of those NBA classic games that you get to rewatch over and over again, or a sweep for OKC!
If you missed Game 1 of the WCF, you can watch the extended full game 1 high lights that the NBA just released.
Enjoy!
Game 2 will remain in OKC this Wednesday evening as they look to even the series.
Spurs win Game 5!
3-2 series lead in the West Semis 🍿 pic.twitter.com/OzCUPyxC3m
— NBA (@NBA) May 13, 2026
Raul Dominguez, reporting for Associated Press and published on NBA.COM;
Victor Wembanyama atoned for his first career ejection with another huge performance, finishing with 27 points, 17 rebounds, five assists and three blocks as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 126-97 on Tuesday night to take a 3-2 lead in their second-round series.
The two wins by the Timberwolves prove that they can only win this series if they can stop Wemby from playing, which is what happened in Game 1 and Game 4.
Even without Wembanyama, Minnesota’s win felt more like a war than a walk in the park. It is a testament to how deep the Spurs are.
Game highlights;
Dylan Harper was impressed!
Spurs look to close it out in Game 5 🍿 https://t.co/Ewm6pQUTSA pic.twitter.com/npupIZ4GNk
— NBA (@NBA) May 13, 2026
Wemby starred in Game 5!
27 PTS
17 REB (career-high in a postseason game)
5 AST
3 BLKSpurs take a 3-2 series lead in the West Semis 🍿 pic.twitter.com/i8xNS0lNtV
— NBA (@NBA) May 13, 2026
Keldon Johnson in Game 5:
21 PTS (career-high in a postseason game)
2 STLSpurs take a 3-2 series lead in the West Semis! https://t.co/AVAlYvaMHH pic.twitter.com/v6Kbb8zqta
— NBA (@NBA) May 13, 2026
A crafty play from Wemby 👏
Fake the shot.
Dish to Champagnie.
Two points.San Antonio has a commanding lead in Q4 of Game 5! pic.twitter.com/u3lROHrjOZ
— NBA (@NBA) May 13, 2026
Game 5 will be back in Minnesota, where the Timberwolves will look to tie the series and the Spurs will look to advance to the Western Conference Finals, where OKC is waiting for them.
Ben Lambert, reporting for NBA.Com;
A dominant performance from San Antonio.
Stephon Castle (21 pts) led six Spurs in double figures. They were in control from the early minutes, holding the Timberwolves to 38.8% shooting.
“We don’t care (about their experience advantage),” said Victor Wembanyama (19 pts, 15 reb, 1 stl, 2 blk).
San Antonio earned a 58-36 advantage in points in the paint and outran the Wolves for a 29-5 margin in fast break points.
Minnesota turned the ball over 22 times — that’s tied for the second-most they committed this season.
As expected, the Spurs made sure Game 2 went in their favor; I’m certain the Game 1 loss left a bad taste in their mouths.
The series now shifts to Minnesota for Games 3 and 4; the Spurs have yet to secure a win at the Target Center during the 2025–2026 season.
Game 3 will be this Friday evening.
Game highlights;
"Look at the degree of difficulty on that shot."
What a finish from Castle! https://t.co/rn5L5E5FnA pic.twitter.com/56p3AsjcLn
— NBA (@NBA) May 7, 2026
THE SPURS ARE ON FIRE IN GAME 2!
Champagnie swat.
Fox steal.
Champagnie 3. pic.twitter.com/7XDGNS6ywg— NBA (@NBA) May 7, 2026
"Just great awareness."
Devin Vassell and the Spurs even the series at 1-1 in Round 2! https://t.co/GUVLqlOCh0 pic.twitter.com/VaxkAYpa7L
— NBA (@NBA) May 7, 2026
SPURS DROPPED 133 POINTS IN GAME 2 🔥
Their most points in a postseason game since 1983!
Series even at 1-1 in Round 2 🍿 pic.twitter.com/Xa0puUj8Qp
— NBA (@NBA) May 7, 2026
that’s one. pic.twitter.com/j6jh6zDFmL
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) May 5, 2026
The Western Conference Semifinals kicked off with an absolute classic as the Minnesota Timberwolves steal one from the San Antonio Spurs 104-102 in a nail-biting Game 1. The night was defined by a stunning medical turnaround: Anthony Edwards, previously sidelined with a knee injury, made a surprise return to score 18 points, including 11 in a decisive fourth-quarter surge.
While Edwards provided the spark, the Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama delivered a historic performance, the Defensive Player of the Year recorded a rare triple-double, setting an NBA postseason record with 12 blocks with 11 points and 15 rebounds. Despite his dominance at the rim, San Antonio struggled to find consistent scoring late in the game.
Julius Randle led Minnesota with 21 points and 10 rebounds, helping the 6th-seeded Wolves maintain their poise after a frantic late-game steal by Devin Vassell. A missed buzzer-beater by Julian Champagnie ultimately sealed the win for Minnesota, handing the 2nd-seeded Spurs a rare home loss to open the series.
You can watch the last 2-mins of the game below;
Game 2 will remain in San Antonio this Wednesday evening.
Game highlights;
ANT MAKES HIS RETURN, WOLVES SECURE WEST SEMIFINALS GAME 1 WIN ‼️
🐜 18 PTS (11 in 4Q)
🐜 8-13 FGM
🐜 25 MIN@Timberwolves will seek a 2-0 series lead on Wednesday at 9:30pm/et on ESPN 🍿NBA Playoffs presented by @Google pic.twitter.com/EgndbOlAp0
— NBA (@NBA) May 5, 2026
Wemby (12 blocks) set a NEW record tonight, for most blocks in an NBA playoff game since 1973–74 👏
Breaking a three-way tie at 10 blocks:
Hakeem Olajuwon (4/29/1990)
Mark Eaton (4/26/1985)
Andrew Bynum (4/29/2012)NBA Playoffs presented by @Google pic.twitter.com/KmQ1leS63O
— NBA (@NBA) May 5, 2026
MINNESOTA HOLDS ON!
THEY TAKE A 1-0 SERIES LEAD ON THE ROAD 🍿 pic.twitter.com/Ecieyb7rum
— NBA (@NBA) May 5, 2026
The second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs (Conference Semifinals) is set to begin on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. The first round concluded on Sunday, May 3, featuring a historic night of Game 7s. In the East, both the Detroit Pistons and Philadelphia 76ers completed rare comebacks from 3–1 series deficits to advance.
Eastern Conference Matchups
- (1) Detroit Pistons vs. (4) Cleveland Cavaliers
- (3) New York Knicks vs. (7) Philadelphia 76ers
Western Conference Matchups
- (1) Oklahoma City Thunder vs. (4) L.A. Lakers
- (2) San Antonio Spurs vs. (6) Minnesota Timberwolves
Moving on!#PorVida | @HEB | @Ledger pic.twitter.com/fLCCgnaKWv
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) April 29, 2026
Spurs will advance to the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs as they dispose the Portland Trail Blazers 114 – 95 in Game 5 on Tuesday night. Played in front of Spurs homecourt, the Frost Bank Center, the victory sealed a 4-1 series gentleman’s sweep for the Spurs, fueled by a balanced offensive attack and suffocating defense against the Trail Blazers.
De’Aaron Fox led the scoring with 21 points and 9 assists, while Julian Champagnie provided a massive spark from the perimeter, knocking down five three-pointers for 19 points. Victor Wembanyama anchored the interior defense, recording a double-double with 17 points and 14 rebounds alongside a dominant 6 blocks.
Portland struggled to find a rhythm throughout the contest, trailing by 20 points at halftime. Despite a valiant 22-point effort from Deni Avdija, the Blazers couldn’t overcome San Antonio’s efficiency. The Spurs now look ahead to the Western Conference Semifinals waiting for the winner between the Nuggets and Timberwolves.
Game highlights
Six swats for @wemby tonight 🚫✋ pic.twitter.com/2OsxEpVkPP
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) April 29, 2026
SWIPA. CLUTCH. 🫡@swipathefox | #PorVida pic.twitter.com/e3olXeNI2O
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) April 29, 2026
See y'all in the Western Conference Semifinals 👏#PorVida pic.twitter.com/Z53UVT15BV
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) April 29, 2026
Returning from injury with a vengeance, Wembanyama’s 27-point, 7-block performance fueled the Spurs’ 114-93 victory on Sunday. San Antonio are now one win away from clinching the series against Portland. As the video description says “Spurs victory is the second-largest comeback in franchise postseason history in the play-by-play era.”
De’Aaron Fox added 28 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the Spurs, who will return home for Game 5 on Tuesday night.
Portland led by as many as 19 points in the first half, even holding the Spurs to just 18 points in the second quarter. However, San Antonio turned the tables in the second half, stifling the Trail Blazers to 16 and 19 points in the final two frames while scoring for 33 and 40 points of their own.
Despite 26 points from Avdija and 20 from Holiday, Portland couldn’t overcome the Spurs’ defensive pressure. San Antonio dominated the hustle stats, out-blocking Portland 10–5 and winning the turnover battle with 13 steals to the Blazers’ 6.
The series shifts back to San Antonio for Game 5, giving the Spurs an opportunity to close out the series at home.
Game Highlights
WEMBY STUFFED THE STAT SHEET IN GAME 4!
👽 27 PTS
👽 11 REB
👽 3 AST
👽 4 STL
👽 7 BLKSPURS RALLY FROM 19 DOWN TO WIN.
3-1 SERIES LEAD IN ROUND 1. pic.twitter.com/ZwiypxL3nR— NBA (@NBA) April 26, 2026
Threw a block party in Portland! 🚫 pic.twitter.com/kUWi700rvo
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) April 26, 2026
Swipa went OFF to help secure the win 👏 pic.twitter.com/K0BVCMWeL5
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) April 26, 2026
LET'S GOOOOO 🗣️
📺 ESPN pic.twitter.com/NcpYSSd7pE
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) April 26, 2026
The Portland Trail Blazers closed the game on a 16–4 run over the final five minutes to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 106–103 and even the series at 1–1.
9 Lead Changes | Tied 9x
Trail Blazers
Scoot Henderson – 31 PTS (11-17 FG) | 5 3PM
Jrue Holiday – 16 PTS (6-17 FG) | 5 REB | 9 AST
FG: 38-89 (42.7%) | 3P: 13-38 (34.2%)
REB: 43 | AST: 18 | STL: 8 | BLK: 10Spurs
Stephon Castle – 18 PTS (7-20 FG) | 8 REB | 5 AST
De’Aaron Fox – 17 PTS (6-16 FG) | 4 AST | 3 STL
FG: 38-86 (44.2%) | 3P: 7-24 (29.2%)
REB: 45 | AST: 19 | STL: 13 | BLK: 5Trail Blazers – Bench: 26 | Paint: 40 | 2ndPTS: 23 | PTSTO: 24
Spurs
Real talk! The Blazers would not have won if Wemby hadn’t fallen to the ground and exited with a concussion. Even without Wemby, the Spurs still managed to build a 14-point lead (93–79) with eight and a half minutes left in the game; however, Portland went on a 27–10 run to close the game with a win.
Here’s a clip of that nasty Victor Wembanyama fall resulting in a concussion.
Victor Wembanyama (concussion protocol) is OUT for the remainder of the game after hitting his head on the court. pic.twitter.com/qP8tAf6osN
— NBA on NBC and Peacock (@NBAonNBC) April 22, 2026
Game 3 of the first-round playoffs will now shift to Portland. We’ll see how San Antonio adjusts their game, especially if Victor Wembanyama is on limited playing time.
The San Antonio Spurs officially ended their six-season postseason drought with a commanding 111-98 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round Playoffs.
Victor Wembanyama stole the show in his playoff debut, exploding for 35 points, breaking Tim Duncan’s franchise record for a postseason opener. Supported by Stephon Castle and De’Aaron Fox, who added 17 points each, with 7 and 8 assists, respectively. The Spurs led throughout at a raucous Frost Bank Center. Despite a valiant 30-point effort from Portland’s Deni Avdija, the Blazers struggled to contain San Antonio’s length and defensive efficiency. The Spurs now hold a 1-0 series lead heading into Game 2.
Game highlights;
highlights from tonight's win! 🎥 pic.twitter.com/R5S5v92c2z
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) April 20, 2026
Wemby playoff debut highlights 👽
35 PTS
5 REB
2 BLK
5-6 3PTThis run is gonna be fun 🍿 pic.twitter.com/aL5kT8Oxof
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) April 20, 2026
FROST BANK CENTER IS ROCKIN' 🎉
📺 @NBAonNBC pic.twitter.com/yLLSe2UcuJ
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) April 20, 2026
In a high-stakes game with playoff-level intensity, the Denver Nuggets edged the San Antonio Spurs 136–134 in an overtime thriller on Saturday night. The game served as a masterclass from the NBA’s top two MVP candidates, Nikola Jokić and Victor Wembanyama, who traded blows in OT.
Jokić was nearly flawless, exploding for 40 points, 13 assists, and 8 rebounds. Most impressively, he became the first center in NBA history to record a 40-point, 10-assist game without committing a single turnover. His late-game brilliance fueled a Nuggets comeback from an 11-point fourth-quarter deficit (107 – 96) with 9-mins remaining in regulation.
Wembanyama, returning from a one-game absence, was equally transcendent. The young star put up 34 points, 18 rebounds, 7 assists, and 5 blocks, anchoring a Spurs defense that held the lead for most of the regulation. Despite his dominant interior presence, Wembanyama’s potential game-winner at the buzzer clanged off the rim, leading to a Denver-controlled overtime. The victory snapped the Spurs’ 11-game winning streak and kept Denver within half a game of the Western Conference’s third seed.
Here’s the last 18-second of the 4ht Qtr and OT.
Game highlights;
📊 34 PTS, 18 REB, 7 AST, and 5 BLK for @wemby pic.twitter.com/ZPdDkI35nt
— San Antonio Spurs – x (@spurs) April 4, 2026
DEVIN. VASSELL.
📺 @FanDuelSN_SW, @NBAonPrime pic.twitter.com/K8qVKxehKp
— San Antonio Spurs – x (@spurs) April 4, 2026
Numbers & highlights 👇
Jok: 40 PTS / 8 REB / 13 AST / 3 BLK
CB: 21 PTS (5 3PM) / 8 REB / 4 AST / 1 BLK
Cam: 17 PTS (4 3PM) / 7 REB / 2 STL / 2 BLK
AG: 15 PTS / 6 REB / 3 AST
Mal: 15 PTS ( 3 3PM) / 4 REB / 10 AST / 1 STL
THJ: 10 PTS / 5 REB / 1 STL pic.twitter.com/oFEOeZKOr8— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) April 4, 2026
BEST PLAYER IN THE WORLD pic.twitter.com/XwjlzBFizh
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) April 4, 2026
The San Antonio Spurs continued their late-season surge on Wednesday, defeating a short-handed Golden State Warriors squad 127–113. Led by Victor Wembanyama’s dominant 41 points and 18 rebounds, the Spurs secured their 10th consecutive victory.
Final from Warriors Ground. pic.twitter.com/sYV3pZfKUW
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) April 2, 2026
The win bolsters San Antonio’s pursuit of the Western Conference’s top seed. Sitting at 58–18, they remain just two games behind the Oklahoma City Thunder. Conversely, the Warriors (36–40) are in survival mode. Currently holding the 10th seed, they occupy the final Play-In spot with a potential showdown with the Portland Trail Blazers. Without their primary scoring threats, Golden State struggled to match San Antonio’s efficiency, which saw seven players score in double figures.
Reports suggest Stephen Curry is on track to return from his knee injury before the regular season ends on April 12. Curry has resumed full-squad scrimmaging and on-court drills. His return is critical for a Warriors team likely facing a “win-or-go-home” Play-In scenario, providing the veteran leadership and firepower needed to spark a deep postseason run.
Highlights;
.@wemby is now just the third player in Spurs history to have 40+ points in back to back games!
📊 41 PTS, 18 REB, 3 AST, 3 BLK pic.twitter.com/V4lRmgR2y8
— San Antonio Spurs – x (@spurs) April 2, 2026
both ends 🔒
📺 ESPN pic.twitter.com/qzvqQ3uH47
— San Antonio Spurs – x (@spurs) April 2, 2026
HB GOT 🆙
📺 ESPN pic.twitter.com/xJpDTFAcne
— San Antonio Spurs – x (@spurs) April 2, 2026
STEPH FOR THREEE 🎯
📺 ESPN pic.twitter.com/n0qm7P25Id
— San Antonio Spurs – x (@spurs) April 2, 2026
San Antonio Spurs just announced that Gregg Popovich will be stepping down as the head coach for the team and will transition to team president. The announcement ends Popovich’s three-decade run with the Spurs that “saw him lead the team to five NBA championships, become the league’s all-time wins leader and earn induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame.”
29 seasons of coaching brilliance pic.twitter.com/tGzy31hC7f
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) May 2, 2025
According to the NBA official website:
Popovich’s career ends with a record of 1,422-869, which does include the 77 games — 32 wins and 45 losses — that were coached by Johnson this season. He also won 170 playoff games with the Spurs, the most by any coach with any one team and the third-most overall behind only Phil Jackson’s 229 and Pat Riley’s 171.
“The best there ever was,” Spurs great Manu Ginobili said last year of Popovich.
Popovich was a three-time NBA Coach of the Year, led the U.S. to a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics and coached six Hall of Famers in San Antonio — Ginobili, David Robinson, Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, Dominique Wilkins and Pau Gasol. He went up against 170 different coaches during his time in the NBA and there have been 303 coaching changes made in the league, including interim moves, during the Popovich era.
Popovich, 76, missed all but five games this season after suffering a stroke at the team’s arena on November 2nd. He hasn’t been seen publicly since, although he expressed hope of returning to coaching before the season’s end
Mitch Johnson will now be the Spurs Head Coach permanently, as he was the acting head coach of the team during Gregg Popovich’s absence.