Wembanyama misses 2 late free throws as Spurs get pushed to brink
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Key Points:
- Victor Wembanyama missed critical shots late in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, including two key free throws, contributing to the San Antonio Spurs' 107-106 loss to the New York Knicks.
- Despite scoring 24 points and grabbing 13 rebounds, Wembanyama was limited to eight second-half points as the Knicks mounted the largest comeback in finals history, overcoming a 29-point deficit.
- The Spurs now trail the series 3-1 and face elimination in Game 5, with Wembanyama also at risk of suspension due to accumulating three flagrant foul points after an elbowing incident.
- Wembanyama acknowledged the pressure but expressed determination to improve and stay focused, while coach Mitch Johnson noted the player's heavy minutes may have contributed to fatigue in the second half.
- The NBA declined to retroactively upgrade a missed flagrant foul call on Wembanyama from Game 3, a decision criticized by Knicks coach Mike Brown but accepted by the league.