The Spurs Made The Worst Kind of History by Losing NBA Finals
Summary
The San Antonio Spurs lost the 2026 NBA Finals to the New York Knicks in five games despite leading by double digits in every game. The Knicks made historic comebacks to win their first championship since 1973, while the Spurs now face the challenge of rebuilding for future success.Key Facts
- The Knicks won the 2026 NBA Finals against the Spurs in five games.
- This was the Knicks' first NBA Championship since 1973.
- The Spurs led by 10 points or more in every game but lost four of the five games after losing their lead late.
- The Knicks achieved the 1st, 4th, and 6th largest comebacks in NBA Finals history during the series.
- The biggest comeback was a 29-point deficit erased in Game 4 at Madison Square Garden.
- Spurs star Victor Wembanyama said their mistakes cost them the series despite dominating much of the games.
- The Spurs had the largest playoff point differential (+173) ever for a team that did not win the championship.
- Early odds suggest the Spurs may be favorites to win the 2027 NBA Finals.
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