With a 29-point lead in Game 4, it looked all but certain that the Spurs would be back in San Antonio with a tied series. Then, OG Anunoby happened.
Anunoby may not have been a household name before this series, but he sure is now. The British forward finished the game with 33 points on 7-for-9 three-point shooting. He also played lockdown defense on De’Aaron Fox in the second half, leading to the Spurs’ collapse.
Looking ahead to Game 5, the Spurs need to find a way to better maintain a lead. This may include giving a start to someone like Dylan Harper after Fox’s struggles. All in all, the first and second half splits encapsulate the Spurs’ collapse perfectly. At halftime, San Antonio had 76 points. In the entire second half, they had 30.
The Knicks will need to do one of two things in Game 5 to ensure that this level of comeback is not necessary again. The first is to maintain their ridiculous shooting efficiency. The Knicks shot 46.9% from beyond the arc in Game 4. The other solution is to maintain better ball control. The Spurs had 10 steals in Game 4, and took eight more shots than the Knicks. Better handling would relieve the pressure to make an exceedingly high number of threes.
Here’s what you need to know about Saturday’s matchup between the Spurs and Knicks, including broadcast information and start time.
Spurs vs. Knicks start time
- Date: Saturday, June 13
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
Game 5 of the NBA Playoffs series between the Spurs and Knicks is set to tip off at 8:30 p.m. ET from Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas.
What channel is Spurs vs. Knicks on today?
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Spurs vs. Knicks series schedule
New York leads series 3-1
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 3 | Game 1: Knicks 105, Spurs 95 | — | — |
| June 5 | Game 2: Knicks 105, Spurs 104 | — | — |
| June 8 | Game 3: Spurs 115, Knicks 111 | — | — |
| June 10 | Game 4: Knicks 107, Spurs 106 | — | — |
| June 13 | Game 5 at Spurs | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, ESPN app, fubo, DIRECTV |
| June 16 | Game 6* at Knicks | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, ESPN app, fubo, DIRECTV |
| June 19 | Game 7* at Spurs | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, ESPN app, fubo, DIRECTV |
* If necessary
NBA Playoffs bracket 2026
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NBA Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2026
Here are the key dates to know for the NBA Playoffs and offseason.
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| NBA Finals begin | June 3 |
| NBA Finals Game 7 (if necessary) | June 19 |
| NBA Draft | June 23-24 |
| NBA Summer League Las Vegas | July 9-19 |
