De'Aaron Fox's Late-Game Shot Decision Costs Spurs in NBA Finals Game 4 as Knicks Complete Comeback
De'Aaron Fox took a contested layup with seconds remaining in NBA Finals Game 4 instead of holding the ball, resulting in a block by OG Anunoby that led to the Knicks' game-winning tip-in for a 107-106 victory. The Spurs had been leading by one point with 16 seconds left and were on the verge of returning home tied in the series after nearly blowing a 30-point halftime lead. The play has drawn widespread criticism as a crucial decision error that shifted momentum to the Knicks, who now lead the Finals 3-1.
In NBA Finals Game 4 on June 10, 2026, De'Aaron Fox made a pivotal decision that altered the course of the series. With the Spurs leading 106-105 and 16.1 seconds remaining, Fox recovered a loose ball in the backcourt after a Knicks miss and deflection. Rather than holding the ball to force New York into a foul—which would have given San Antonio free throws and likely secured the win—Fox attempted an immediate layup. OG Anunoby blocked the shot, and the Knicks regained possession. After a Fox foul and timeout, Jalen Brunson's miss set up Anunoby for the game-winning tip-in with one second left, giving New York a 107-106 victory. The decision has been widely criticized by analysts, including Charles Barkley, who called it a "bonehead" play. The loss puts the Spurs on the brink of elimination at 3-1 down in the series, despite having led by nearly 30 points at halftime.
How coverage differed
Newsweek frames the play as historically significant and career-defining for Fox, comparing it to J.R. Smith's Finals blunder and suggesting it will define his legacy. The New York Post emphasizes Anunoby's defensive play and the Knicks' miraculous comeback narrative, while treating Fox's decision as a tactical error. Both outlets are critical of Fox, but Newsweek's framing is more dramatic and legacy-focused, while the Post centers the story on the Knicks' achievement.
What different sources said
- New York PostRight
OG Anunoby’s block on De’Aaron Fox’s ‘bonehead’ decision helps Knicks’ miracle comeback
- NewsweekCenter
De'Aaron Fox Might Have Just Made the Dumbest Play in NBA History
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