Wembanyama Brushes Off Historic Collapse, Eyes NBA Finals Comeback

Wembanyama's Resolve

Victor Wembanyama says the San Antonio Spurs have shaken off the biggest single-game collapse in NBA finals history and are ready to face the New York Knicks on Saturday.

The Historic Collapse

The Knicks overcame a 29-point deficit to hand the Spurs a crushing 107-106 victory in Game 4 of the series and can win their first title since 1973 with victory in San Antonio.

Wembanyama's Mentality

“There were a thousand ways we could have not lost that game,” Wembanyama told reporters at practice on Friday. “It felt like there was a time to process this, to really dwell on it, but not anymore. We’re over it. It’s the playoffs. There’s no time to regret things for too long.”

Moving On from Adversity

Wembanyama also brushed off the incident where eggs were thrown at him and a water bottle tossed at the team bus in New York, saying it didn't bother him.

Fatigue Not a Factor

Wembanyama, who played 44 minutes on Wednesday, said fatigue will not be an issue in a must-win contest for the Spurs. “It’s the playoffs. Everybody’s just as tired. It shouldn’t even be a factor in the game,” he said.

Fox's Focus

De’Aaron Fox, who struggled late in Game 4, said the Spurs have to concentrate for the entire game. “Every game we’ve had some sort of a lead and we’re down 3-1. We have to figure out how to sustain those leads. We have to figure out how to finish games,” Fox said.