Spurs’ Collapse in Finals Explained | San Antonio Spurs News

The Knicks stunned the Spurs in five games to claim the NBA title, despite the Spurs leading all five contests by double digits—only to collapse in four of them. Former Spurs assistant Sean Sweeney, now Magic coach, blamed fatigue, bad luck, and the crushing weight of Finals media scrutiny for his team’s downfall. He noted the Spurs made more mistakes in the Finals than earlier rounds and struggled to stay sharp under pressure, especially in the fourth quarters. Jalen Brunson’s clutch Game 5 performance sealed it, while the Knicks’ second-half dominance—particularly in the fourth—proved decisive. The Spurs’ infamous 29-point Game 4 collapse became the turning point, and Sweeney insists it wasn’t about age or experience—it was about breaking under the spotlight. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0f4085bf34b4b718