San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama has sought to downplay the significance of his team's historic collapse in Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks. The Spurs trailed by as many as 29 points but managed to mount a stunning comeback, only to ultimately fall short and suffer a 107-106 defeat.
According to Wembanyama, the team has moved on from the disappointment and is focused on regrouping for Game 5, which takes place on Saturday. The Frenchman expressed confidence that his teammates would be able to recover from the fatigue of the previous game and mount a strong challenge against the Knicks.
Spurs coach Mitch Johnson also weighed in on the situation, defending De'Aaron Fox, who was criticized for not running down the clock when San Antonio had a late lead. Johnson emphasized that he has faith in his players to deliver under pressure and is confident that they will be able to bounce back from their current deficit.
The Spurs' best-of-seven series against the Knicks has been marked by inconsistency, with San Antonio struggling to sustain leads throughout the games. However, Wembanyama remains optimistic about his team's chances of mounting a comeback in Game 5 and potentially forcing a deciding game.