Wembanyama drops 24-13 but Spurs fall in NBA Finals Game 4

On June 10, 2026, at Madison Square Garden, the San Antonio Spurs fell to the New York Knicks 107-106 in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, pushing the series to a precarious 1-3 deficit. Victor Wembanyama delivered a valiant 24-point, 13-rebound double-double, but a hostile MSG crowd and a lethal Knicks duo proved just too much for San Antonio to overcome in regulation.

One Point Separates the Spurs from a Series Tie

San Antonio came out with urgency after winning Game 3, and it showed early. Dylan Harper set the tone with a series of aggressive drives, while the Spurs’ perimeter shooting kept the Knicks defense scrambling. Victor Wembanyama was active on both ends, converting inside buckets and swatting shots at the rim. The first half was a tightly contested affair, with San Antonio trading leads back and forth against a New York team hungry for a commanding series advantage. Jalen Brunson, already the engine of the Knicks offense, found his rhythm quickly, pushing the pace and forcing the Spurs into difficult rotations.

The third quarter belonged to O.G. Anunoby, who turned into a long-range assassin. The Knicks forward drained multiple three-pointers in succession, giving New York its most comfortable lead of the night. The Spurs’ defense struggled to contain his off-ball movement, and Karl-Anthony Towns added hustle buckets around the paint. San Antonio’s bench struggled to hold its ground, and the Knicks built a cushion that looked potentially insurmountable heading into the final frame.

The fourth quarter produced one of the most breathless finishes of the entire Finals. The n°1 pick of the 2023 Draft refused to let his team fold, willing San Antonio back into contention with powerful post moves and timely blocks. De’Aaron Fox accelerated in transition, and Devin Vassell connected from deep to bring the Spurs within a single possession. But Brunson — ice in his veins — converted clutch free throws down the stretch to preserve New York’s one-point advantage, sealing the 107-106 final.

Brunson and Anunoby Deliver a Crushing Dual Performance

The defining story of Game 4 was the Knicks’ dynamic duo. Jalen Brunson finished with a game-high 36 points, adding 7 assists and 3 steals across 44 minutes, imposing his will on every critical possession. Meanwhile, O.G. Anunoby was simply unstoppable from three, going 7-of-9 from beyond the arc for 33 points on extraordinary efficiency. The two combined for 69 points and made San Antonio pay every time it threatened to retake control. Karl-Anthony Towns was a force off the bench as well, recording 13 points and 10 rebounds in just 26 minutes.

Wembanyama’s Night: 24 Points, 13 Boards — and a Single Point Short

Victor Wembanyama’s performance

The French phenom finished with 24 points, 13 rebounds, and 3 blocks in a grueling 44 minutes, shooting 9-of-25 from the field including 2-of-8 from three. His shooting efficiency was a concern — the sheer volume of contested looks reflected the constant attention New York’s defense directed his way — but his impact on the glass and as a shot-deterrent remained undeniable. The pivot des Spurs was a relentless presence, and on another night, his double-double would have been the story. Instead, it became a footnote in a heartbreaking one-point defeat.

San Antonio’s supporting cast

Dylan Harper was the brightest spark off the bench, shooting 8-of-12 for 21 points with a remarkable +12 plus/minus. De’Aaron Fox contributed 18 points and 7 assists, while Devin Vassell added another 18 points on efficient 5-of-8 three-point shooting. Stephon Castle chipped in 13 points but struggled with his shot, finishing 2-of-7 from the field. The Spurs scored 106 points — enough to win on most nights — but the Knicks simply had Brunson and Anunoby operating at an extraordinary level simultaneously.

• Harper: 21 pts, 4 reb, 8/12 FG, +12
• Fox: 18 pts, 5 reb, 7 ast, 2 stl
• Vassell: 18 pts, 5/8 3PT
• Castle: 13 pts, 5 reb, 5 ast

Looking ahead: San Antonio’s back against the wall

Down 1-3 in the NBA Finals, the Spurs face an almost impossible mountain to climb. No team in NBA history has rallied from a 1-3 Finals deficit to claim the title, but this San Antonio squad — built around the most extraordinary talent to enter the league in a generation — is not ready to surrender. Game 5 returns to the AT&T Center in San Antonio, where the Spurs’ home crowd will be desperate to keep the dream alive. Wembanyama and his teammates will need a near-perfect performance — and sharper shooting efficiency — to force the series back to New York for Game 6.