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Last updated: Sunday, June 14, 2026 2:43AM GMT

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NEW YORK (WABC) -- The Spurs jumped out to a 16-point lead, but the Knicks closed the gap to just 5 points by halftime, 42-37.

New York can win its first NBA championship since 1973 on Saturday night, with the Knicks holding a 3-1 lead going into Game 5 of the NBA Finals against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs.

"We've been preaching all year it's about the next possession, the next possession, the next possession," Knicks coach Mike Brown said. "We understand any time you try to play a closeout game, the level of desperation - for your opponents - increases (and) the level of desperation for the fans of your opponents is increased. You have to bring your best effort because even if you bring your best effort, it may not happen, especially on the road."

The Knicks are 3-0 in closeout opportunities this season, winning them by an average of 39.3 points - all of them on the road.

Game 5 is Saturday in San Antonio with tip off at 8:30 p.m. on ABC 7, your home for the NBA Finals. Pre-game coverage begins at 7:30 p.m.

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Actors Tracy Morgan and Timothée Chalamet ahead of Game 5 between the Knicks and Spurs. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

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