Shaquille O'Neal apologizes to Charles Barkley after NBA Finals Game 5
The New York Knicks notched a 94-90 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday night.
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In a stunning turn of events during Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals, the New York Knicks staged the largest comeback in Finals history, overcoming a 29-point deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 107-106. The Spurs, who led 81-52 in the third quarter, faced severe criticism for their collapse, particularly from former NBA star Charles Barkley, who labeled them the 'dumbest basketball team.'
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In a historic Game 4 of the NBA Finals, the San Antonio Spurs suffered a devastating collapse, losing to the New York Knicks 107-106 after leading by 29 points, marking the largest comeback in Finals history. Former NBA star Charles Barkley criticized the Spurs for their poor performance, labeling them as playing 'dumb basketball.' He also defended head coach Mitch Johnson amidst the backlash following the loss.
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In a shocking turn of events during Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals, the San Antonio Spurs squandered a 29-point lead, allowing the New York Knicks to achieve the largest comeback in Finals history, winning 107-106. Following this collapse, ESPN analyst Charles Barkley labeled the Spurs as 'the dumbest basketball team in the history of civilization,' prompting significant backlash from NBA coaches.
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