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Mitch Johnson Draws Harsh Criticism for Spurs' 29-Point Game 4 Collapse

Mitch Johnson Draws Harsh Criticism for Spurs' 29-Point Game 4 Collapse

Summary

The San Antonio Spurs lost Game 4 of the NBA Finals after leading by 29 points, drawing heavy criticism for poor late-game decisions. Spurs coach Mitch Johnson and guard De'Aaron Fox were singled out for mistakes that contributed to the loss against the New York Knicks.

Key Facts

  • The Spurs lost Game 4 after blowing a 29-point lead.
  • De'Aaron Fox tried to score near the end instead of running down the clock, leading to a blocked shot.
  • The Knicks recovered the ball and made a game-winning shot with 1.2 seconds left.
  • Coach Mitch Johnson was criticized for his game management and decision-making.
  • CBS analyst Chris Walker called Johnson’s coaching the "dumbest" he had ever seen.
  • Fans and commentators also criticized the Spurs players for poor shooting choices.
  • Johnson is in his second season as Spurs head coach and first NBA Finals.
  • Game 5 will be played in San Antonio on Saturday at 8:30 p.m. ET.
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