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Spurs Nation @spursnationsa.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Here's what San Antonio Spurs draft picks Jayden Quaintance, Tarris Reed, Ja'Kobi Gillespie and Maliq Brown had to say on their first day in their new home at Thursday's introductory media event: www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...

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What Jayden Quaintance, Spurs draft picks said about their new home

The Spurs introduced their new four-member draft class during a media event Thursday at the Victor Capital Performance Center.

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Spurs Nation @spursnationsa.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

The San Antonio Spurs 2026 draft class: -Jayden Quaintance -Tarris Reed -Ja’Kobi Gillespie -Maliq Brown

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Spurs Nation @spursnationsa.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Spurs draft pick Maliq Brown, on his goals for his rookie year: “Just figuring out my role. Just doing whatever I can to help the team in as many ways as possible, and coming in every day trying to learn as much as I can.”

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Spurs Nation @spursnationsa.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Spurs draft pick Ja'Kobi Gillespie, on being an undersized guard: “I’ve always been the smallest player, so I think just growing up like that got me ready to play at a high level. I just think having heart, and you have to be a little strong.”

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Spurs Nation @spursnationsa.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

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Spurs Nation @spursnationsa.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Spurs draft pick Ja’Kobi Gillespie: “It’s been great. Getting drafted is super exciting for me, my family and my community. So I’m super grateful for that. It's been fun meeting everybody.”

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Spurs Nation @spursnationsa.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Spurs draft pick Tarris Reed, on his length: “It’s going to be great playing alongside, playing with Wemby, whatever my role is this year. That's going to help on the defensive end, help me grab and snag offensive rebounds on the offensive end, and just be a force on both sides of the court.”

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Spurs Nation @spursnationsa.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Spurs draft pick Tarris Reed, on joining fellow UConn product Stephon Castle: “Just knowing I have another fellow UConn Husky to play alongside with this year is going to be pretty special. Definitely going to talk about some cool, crazy, funny Hurley stories.”

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Spurs Nation @spursnationsa.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Spurs draft pick Tarris Reed, on being surprised when he was selected: “I was like, ‘Oh, man. I’m probably not going to San Antonio. Something might have messed up.’ So, when they called my name, when I saw my name on the screen, that was my pure, genuine, raw reaction.”

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Spurs Nation @spursnationsa.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Spurs draft pick Tarris Reed, on losing the national championship game at UConn: “That was probably the toughest moment of my life. .. Just having a group of guys that went through that last year with San Antonio, that’s going to be huge for us next year, having that chip on our shoulder.”

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Spurs Nation @spursnationsa.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Jayden Quaintance, on if he asked the Spurs about No. 21 after wearing it in college: “Nah, they cut that off pretty quickly, I'm not going to lie. As soon as I got drafted they were like, ‘Here’s a couple number options that you’ll have.’ They killed that dream pretty fast.”

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Spurs Nation @spursnationsa.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Spurs draft pick Jayden Quaintance, on the process with his knee injury going forward: “I don’t know anything concrete all the way yet, but I know here they said their priority is making sure I’m 100% and fully healthy. I'm just trusting the medical staff here.”

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Spurs Nation @spursnationsa.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

The Spurs are getting set to introduce their latest group of draftees with a press conference at their new home inside the Victory Capital Performance Center.

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Spurs Nation @spursnationsa.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

The young Spurs' run to the NBA Finals is over after the Knicks rallied to close the series in Game 5. On New York's string of comebacks, Dylan Harper's standout game, lessons learned and a long wait ahead for Victor Wembanyama and the rest of the Spurs: www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...

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NBA Finals, Game 5: Spurs react after season ends in heartbreak

Jalen Brunson scored 45 points to lift the Knicks to an NBA title with a Game 5 win, ending the first postseason run for the Spurs' young core.

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Spurs Nation @spursnationsa.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Spurs forward Julian Champagnie, on the message from coach Mitch Johnson after losing Game 5 of the NBA Finals: “Keep our heads up. He’s proud of us. Wouldn't want it no other way. Wouldn’t want to coach 18 other guys.”

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Spurs Nation @spursnationsa.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Spurs center Victor Wembanyama: “What I’m pissed about is there’s probably 100 games before we can be back in the Finals. ... I’m going to have to hold that inside of me and slow down and wait and execute for 100 games.”

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Spurs Nation @spursnationsa.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Spurs center Victor Wembanyama after losing in the NBA Finals: “This is the biggest lesson of my life, the biggest learning moment. I can’t tell exactly what the lesson is, but we’re learning from that, for sure. I’m learning more than any other time in my life before.”

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Spurs Nation @spursnationsa.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Spurs coach Mitch Johnson: “We weren’t ready to win an NBA championship. The better team won. We did a lot of good things and we didn’t finish the job. That's what it is.”

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Spurs Nation @spursnationsa.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Spurs coach Mitch Johnson after a season-ending loss in the NBA Finals: “On the surface level, I don’t think anybody other than the people in that room expected us to be here. There’s a lot of good in that, and there’s a lot of pain in what just happened. Both things can be true.”

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Spurs Nation @spursnationsa.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Jalen Brunson scored 45 points to lead yet another rally and end the Spurs’ season in heartbreak, as the Knicks claimed the NBA championship for the first time since 1973 with a 94-90 win in Game 5 on Saturday in the Frost Bank Center. www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...

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NBA Finals updates: Knicks win NBA championship, ending Spurs' season

Live updates and analysis as the Spurs hope to hold off elimination in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday from the Frost Bank Center.

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Spurs Nation @spursnationsa.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Mikal Bridges hit just one of two at the free-throw line with 8.3 seconds to play, leaving one last opening for the Spurs to come back, trailing 93-90. Free-throw game coming down the stretch. Live updates and analysis: www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...

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NBA Finals updates: Spurs, Knicks battling in crunch time

Live updates and analysis as the Spurs hope to hold off elimination in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday from the Frost Bank Center.

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Spurs Nation @spursnationsa.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

The Spurs scored just two points over a stretch of more than six minutes, allowing the Knicks to rally. Tight finish ahead. Follow along for live updates and analysis: www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...

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NBA Finals updates: Spurs, Knicks battling in crunch time

Live updates and analysis as the Spurs hope to hold off elimination in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday from the Frost Bank Center.

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Spurs Nation @spursnationsa.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

The Knicks' Jalen Brunson ripped off 10 straight points to tie Game 5, setting up a tense, tight finish with a championship on the line. Follow along for live updates and analysis: www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...

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NBA Finals updates: Spurs, Knicks battling in crunch time

Live updates and analysis as the Spurs hope to hold off elimination in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday from the Frost Bank Center.

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Spurs Nation @spursnationsa.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

The crunch-time star all series for the Knicks, guard Jalen Brunson is up to 36 points on 12-of-23 shooting, pulling New York as close as four points down the stretch. Follow along for live updates and analysis: www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...

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NBA Finals updates: Spurs, Knicks battling in crunch time

Live updates and analysis as the Spurs hope to hold off elimination in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday from the Frost Bank Center.

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Spurs Nation @spursnationsa.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Victor Wembanyama's thunderous baseline dunk was another exclamation point on a strong night. Given the substitution patterns through Game 5, don't expect him to rest much down the stretch. Live updates and analysis: www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...

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NBA Finals updates: Harper helps Spurs carry lead into fourth quarter

Live updates and analysis as the Spurs hope to hold off elimination in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday from the Frost Bank Center.

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Spurs Nation @spursnationsa.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

With the Frost Bank Center crowd chanting his name, Dylan Harper shined during the third quarter, helping the Spurs carry a lead into the final period. Follow along for live updates and analysis: www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...

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NBA Finals updates: Harper helps Spurs carry lead into fourth quarter

Live updates and analysis as the Spurs hope to hold off elimination in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday from the Frost Bank Center.

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Spurs Nation @spursnationsa.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Victor Wembanyama appeared to get away with a potential flagrant foul when he impeded Jalen Brunson's landing space on a 3-pointer, at least for now avoiding an automatic suspension on points. Follow along for live updates and analysis: www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...

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NBA Finals updates: Spurs clinging to lead in third quarter of Game 5

Live updates and analysis as the Spurs hope to hold off elimination in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday from the Frost Bank Center.

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Spurs Nation @spursnationsa.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

New York-area players Dylan Harper and Julian Champagnie are both coming up big for the Spurs in a must-win Game 5 against the Knicks, writes @tomorsborn.bsky.social. Follow along for live updates and analysis: www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...

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NBA Finals updates: Spurs clinging to lead in third quarter of Game 5

Live updates and analysis as the Spurs hope to hold off elimination in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday from the Frost Bank Center.

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Spurs Nation @spursnationsa.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Stephon Castle entered the night averaging 18.7 points per game for the playoffs but is yet to make a basket in Game 5. The Spurs will likely need more as the Knicks continue to push. Live updates and analysis: www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...

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NBA Finals updates: Spurs clinging to lead in third quarter of Game 5

Live updates and analysis as the Spurs hope to hold off elimination in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday from the Frost Bank Center.

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Spurs Nation @spursnationsa.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Just 15 seconds into the third quarter, Karl-Anthony Towns is headed to the bench after picking up his fourth foul. Follow along for live updates and analysis from Game 5: www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...

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NBA Finals updates: Spurs carry lead into third quarter of Game 5

Live updates and analysis as the Spurs hope to hold off elimination in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday from the Frost Bank Center.

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Spurs Nation @spursnationsa.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

After Dylan Harper was the only bench player from either side to get going during the first half, Keldon Johnson or one of the other Spurs will need to step up, writes @tomorsborn.bsky.social. Follow along for live updates and analysis: www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...

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NBA Finals updates: Spurs hold halftime lead in Game 5

Live updates and analysis as the Spurs hope to hold off elimination in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday from the Frost Bank Center.

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Mike Finger @mikefinger.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Well, Wemby got his rest (presumably so he can play basically the whole second half), and the Spurs won Kornet’s minutes (by a point). That’s something, I reckon.

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Jeff McDonald @jmcdonaldsa.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

De'Aaron Fox has been huge in getting the Spurs to this point. But just some flabbergasting decisions from him over the past three quarters of this series.

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Spurs Nation @spursnationsa.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

After two days of criticism for his play at the end of Game 4, Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox is having another rough night in Game 5, including being assessed a flagrant foul. Follow along for live updates and analysis: www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...

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NBA Finals updates: Spurs build halftime lead in Game 5

Live updates and analysis as the Spurs hope to hold off elimination in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday from the Frost Bank Center.

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Spurs Nation @spursnationsa.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Devin Vassell knocked down a fadeaway on the final possession to help the Spurs take a 42-37 edge into halftime. San Antonio led by as many as 16 points, but New York clawed back through the second quarter. Live updates and analysis: www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...

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NBA Finals updates: Spurs build halftime lead in Game 5

Live updates and analysis as the Spurs hope to hold off elimination in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday from the Frost Bank Center.

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Spurs Nation @spursnationsa.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

The Spurs have already found more rest for Victor Wembanyama than they did through all of Game 4 -- perhaps part of the reason he's been a force at both ends through the opening half of Game 5. Follow along for live updates and analysis: www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...

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NBA Finals updates: Spurs start hot again, building lead in Game 5

Live updates and analysis as the Spurs hope to hold off elimination in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday from the Frost Bank Center.

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Spurs Nation @spursnationsa.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

The Spurs are the first team in NBA Finals history to build a 10-point lead in the first quarter of each of the first five games. They held the Knicks to just 13 first-quarter points, the lowest output in a Finals game since 2022. Updates and analysis: www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...

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NBA Finals updates: Spurs start hot again, building lead in Game 5

Live updates and analysis as the Spurs hope to hold off elimination in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday from the Frost Bank Center.

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Spurs Nation @spursnationsa.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Victor Wembanyama has five blocks to lead a dominant San Antonio defensive effort, as New York has hit just 1 of its first 15 shots from 2-point range. Follow along for live updates and analysis: www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...

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NBA Finals updates: Spurs start hot again, building lead in Game 5

Live updates and analysis as the Spurs hope to hold off elimination in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday from the Frost Bank Center.

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Spurs Nation @spursnationsa.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Playing through an illness, Spurs center Luke Kornet provided four strong minutes in the first quarter to give Victor Wembanyama a much-needed rest, writes @tomorsborn.bsky.social. Follow along for live updates and analysis: www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...

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NBA Finals updates: Spurs start hot again, building lead in Game 5

Live updates and analysis as the Spurs hope to hold off elimination in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday from the Frost Bank Center.

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Spurs Nation @spursnationsa.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

After opening a double-digit lead in the first quarter, the Spurs have now held a lead of 10 or more in all five games of the series. San Antonio will hope to find the finish to match in Game 5. Live updates and analysis: www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...

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NBA Finals updates: Spurs start hot again, building lead in Game 5

Live updates and analysis as the Spurs hope to hold off elimination in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday from the Frost Bank Center.

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Spurs Nation @spursnationsa.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Converting a tough-angle reverse layup from behind the basket, Dylan Harper has knocked down his first three shots, providing seven early points off the bench. The rookie continues to show he's Finals-ready. Follow along for live updates and analysis: www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...

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NBA Finals updates: Spurs fight to save season in Game 5

Live updates and analysis as the Spurs hope to hold off elimination in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday from the Frost Bank Center.

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Spurs Nation @spursnationsa.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Victor Wembanyama posted six points, three rebounds and three blocks in less than five minutes, asserting himself inside to start Game 5. Follow along for live updates and analysis: www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...

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NBA Finals updates: Spurs fight to save season in Game 5

Live updates and analysis as the Spurs hope to hold off elimination in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday from the Frost Bank Center.

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Spurs Nation @spursnationsa.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Victor Wembanyama opened the scoring after turning a block on one end into a reverse dunk on the other, but Jalen Brunson answered with a 3-pointer. The top stars landed the first blows of Game 5. Follow along for live updates and analysis: www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...

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NBA Finals updates: Spurs fight to save season in Game 5

Live updates and analysis as the Spurs hope to hold off elimination in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday from the Frost Bank Center.

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Spurs Nation @spursnationsa.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

With the Knicks one win away from their first title in 53 years, traveling New York fans are attempting to stage a takeover of the Frost Bank Center. Judging by player introductions, the crowd is pretty evenly split. Live updates and analysis: www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...

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NBA Finals updates: Spurs fight to save season in Game 5

Live updates and analysis as the Spurs hope to hold off elimination in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday from the Frost Bank Center.

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Spurs Nation @spursnationsa.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

If the young Spurs want to extend the series in Game 5, growing up fast and finishing strong will be among the keys to victory, writes @jmcdonaldsa.bsky.social. Follow along for live updates and analysis: www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...

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NBA Finals updates: Spurs fight to save season in Game 5

Live updates and analysis as the Spurs hope to hold off elimination in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday from the Frost Bank Center.

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San Antonio Express-News @expressnews.com · 14/06/2026

The Spurs have their backs against the wall in the NBA Finals, needing a win in Game 5 to begin chipping away at the Knicks’ 3-1 lead in the series. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. Follow along for live updates and instant analysis: bit.ly/4ehkfEA

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Spurs Nation @spursnationsa.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

The San Antonio Spurs have their backs against the wall in the NBA Finals, needing a win in Game 5 to begin chipping away at the New York Knicks’ 3-1 lead in the series. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. Follow along for live updates and instant analysis: www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...

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NBA Finals live updates: Spurs hope to keep season alive in Game 5

Live updates and analysis as the Spurs hope to hold off elimination in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday from the Frost Bank Center.

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Spurs Nation @spursnationsa.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Spurs coach Mitch Johnson: “Tonight is the most important game of our season, and we’re playing the same opponent now for a fifth straight time, and hopefully we can continue to improve in terms of our execution, finishing out games, and playing to our standard for more than 48 minutes tonight.”

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Spurs Nation @spursnationsa.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Spurs coach Mitch Johnson, on Luke Kornet’s status after he was listed questionable on the injury report due to an illness: “I didn’t hear about it in Game 4. He’s been sick, but he’s getting better, and he’ll be available tonight.”

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Spurs Nation @spursnationsa.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Scott Foster's "Extender" nickname will be put to the test tonight, as he's drawn the crew chief assignment for Game 5 with the Spurs trailing the Knicks 3-1. www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...

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Who are the officials for Game 5 of the NBA Finals?

Scott Foster will be the crew chief for the second time this series as the Spurs look to avoid elimination in Game 5 against the Knicks.

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