San Antonio Spurs vs New York Knicks live updates: Score, highlights, stats, analysis from NBA Finals Game 5
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Key Points:
- In Game 5 of the NBA Finals, a controversial non-call occurred when Jalen Brunson rolled his ankle after landing on Victor Wembanyama’s foot, with no foul called despite Wembanyama having three flagrant-foul points, potentially risking his availability for Game 6.
- The Knicks faced foul trouble with Karl-Anthony Towns picking up his fourth foul early in the third quarter, forcing Mitchell Robinson into the lineup and impacting New York’s offensive presence.
- San Antonio maintained leads in the first three quarters, but the Knicks staged a significant comeback in the fourth quarter, led by Jalen Brunson’s 36 points and OG Anunoby’s 33 points, culminating in a 107-106 victory.
- The Spurs have a strong historical record in NBA Finals Game 5s, being 5-0 in such games, but this loss marks a rare defeat in that context, with New York now one win away from their first NBA title since 1973.
- San Antonio’s backup center Luke Kornet was available after illness, potentially to provide rest for Wembanyama, though Wembanyama’s fouls and fatigue were notable factors in the game’s dynamics.