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The New York Knicks are one win away from becoming NBA champions for the first time in 53 years and tonight’s Game 5 is their first chance to clinch the title.

A historic Game 4 win is what led them here.

The San Antonio Spurs controlled the first half of Wednesday’s matchup, building up a 76–49 lead that seemed insurmountable. The second half was all Knicks, though, as they held the Spurs to just 30 points across both frames and slowly but surely erased the deficit.

Jalen Brunson led the comeback with a 36-point performance, but the game-winning point came when OG Anunoby tipped in a Brunson miss with just 1.2 seconds left on the clock to put the Knicks ahead by one.

In the event of a Spurs win, the series will move back to Madison Square Garden for Game 6 on Tuesday.

Knicks vs. Spurs start time:

Game 5 of the NBA Finals is scheduled to tip off at 8:30 p.m. ET tonight, June 13.

NBA Finals Game 5 streaming: How to watch Knicks vs. Spurs for free

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NBA Finals schedule 2026

All games will air on ABC at 8:30 p.m. ET.

• Game 1: Knicks 105, Spurs 95
• Game 2: Knicks 105, Spurs 104
• Game 3: Spurs 115, Knicks 111
• Game 4: Knicks 107, Spurs 106
• Game 5: Saturday, June 13
• Game 6: Tuesday, June 16*
• Game 7: Friday, June 19*

* if necessary

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When Ben and Jerry talk ice cream, you listen to an authority.

When Meryl Streep talks acting, you listen to an authority.

When Draymond Green talks NBA suspensions, you listen to an authority.

And Green says that Victor Wembanyama’s actions during the NBA playoffs — including the Finals against the Knicks — warrant a suspension.

“Listen, I’m not one that wants to see series decided by suspensions,” Green, the Warriors star, said on “The Draymond Green Show.” “That’s not good for anyone. It leaves a lot of questions, a lot of what-ifs. I don’t enjoy that.

“I will say, he’s been shown a lot of grace. He probably should be suspended at some point – or (should) have been already – but he’s been shown a lot of grace.”

Green has been suspended six times during his Hall of Fame-caliber career, including an indefinite suspension (it became 12 games) in December 2023 for striking an opponent in the face. Earlier that same season, he was suspended five games for putting an opponent in a chokehold.

Green has been suspended for accumulating 16 technical fouls in a regular season and in the playoffs for stomping an opponent’s chest. He also sat out Game 5 of the 2016 NBA Finals for accumulating too many flagrant foul points in the postseason, which is the line that Wembanyama is toeing.

Wembanyama will be suspended after his next flagrant foul. And that’s despite getting a free pass live and upon further review for his cheap shot on Jalen Brunson in Game 3 of the Finals.

“I agree with the grace,” Green said. “We want to see Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs vs. the Knicks. Not the Spurs sans Victor Wembanyama versus the Knicks.”

Of course, the controversial Green, who is serving as a studio analyst for ESPN’s coverage of the Finals, wants the NBA to admit that it is bending the rules for stars, which will never happen.

Even if most recognize that NBA stars have been getting favored treatment from officials for decades.

“I wish the NBA would just come out and say, ‘In most cases, this probably should be a suspension, but it’s not because we want our best in the NBA Finals and that’s the way it should be,’” Green said. “And I agree with that.”

The Warriors’ Draymond Green didn’t hold back when voicing his opinion on Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama.

During Green’s podcast, “The Draymond Green Show,” he didn’t hesitate to call out Wembanyama and European players’ play style as “dirty.”

“Victor Wembanyama is a great player. Victor Wembanyama is a European player. And I’ve been on record for saying European players are dirty,” Green said. “… They are a bit dirty. It’s why beating France in France was such a big deal. Europeans want to own our game, and they are a bit dirty.”

Recently, Wembanyama has caught NBA fans‘ attention after some questionable moves he’s made throughout the NBA Finals against the Knicks.

Wembanyama received a flagrant foul 1 for elbowing Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns in the face during the third quarter of Game 4 on Wednesday. Assuming the foul isn’t overturned, he will be one flagrant foul away from being suspended for a game.

Wembanyama received two flagrant foul points when he elbowed Timberwolves forward Naz Reid in the jaw during game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals.

NBA rules dictate that if a player accumulates four flagrant foul points, they are to be suspended for a game.

The Spurs trail the Knicks, 3-1, and if they manage to pull off a comeback Saturday against the Knicks, they will need their star player for the rest of the NBA Finals.

Ironically, Green has been called out in the past as being labeled a dirty player. On his podcast, he acknowledged those accusations but belittled them and said he is someone who will “F— you up.”

“I’m not dirty,” Green said. “It’s a completely different thing. And I don’t think anyone I play against will tell you, ‘Man, he’s dirty.’ I ain’t dirty. That’s a different thing. I will mess you up, though.”

As Wembanyama is looking to avoid another flagrant foul, Green has been in similar situations before, as he was forced to miss Game 5 of the 2016 NBA Finals after he received a flagrant 1 call for taking a swipe at LeBron James.

As someone who has missed an NBA Finals game due to maxing out on flagrant fouls during the NBA playoffs, Green said he hopes the NBA lets Wembanyama stay in the series if he receives another foul.

“Listen, I’m not one that wants to see series decided by suspensions,” Green said. “That’s not good for anyone. Brings a lot of questions, brings a lot of what-ifs. I don’t enjoy that. I will say he’s been shown a lot of grace.”

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Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden has been released from jail in Houston after being arrested on Saturday morning for unlawfully carrying a weapon.

Harden was detained by a police officer at 03:41 local time after an unconcealed handgun was spotted in the cup holder of his Mercedes, according to court records.

The 36-year-old had been travelling through downtown Houston when he was stopped by the police, and the weapon was spotted when Harden drove up behind another vehicle.

Harden was arrested and booked at Harris County Jail after confirming the gun was his, and was later released on a $100 (£75) bond, with a court date scheduled for 22 June.

The Cavaliers said they were "aware of the arrest of James Harden this morning and are in the process of gathering additional information".

The statement added: "We are in contact with James and his representation and will continue to monitor developments as they become available. At this time, we will have no further comment."

A six-time first-team All-NBA selection and the 2017-18 league MVP (Most Valuable Player), Harden joined the Cavaliers in February as part of a trade with the Los Angeles Clippers.

He averaged 20.5 points, 7.7 assists and 4.8 rebounds in 26 starts this season with his new side.

Since entering the NBA as the third pick in the 2009 draft, Harden has played for Oklahoma City Thunder, the Houston Rockets, the Brooklyn Nets, the Philadelphia 76ers, the Clippers and the Cavaliers.

One thing is clear: The Phoenix Suns are searching for more help around Devin Booker. Whether that comes from internal development or acquiring talent, team owner Mat Ishbia has made it abundantly clear that the mission is to build another contender around the franchise’s all-time leading scorer.

Since the departure of Chris Paul back in 2023, Booker has taken on both point guard and shooting responsibilities, which is why it’s no surprise to see the amount of discourse there’s been about adding a full-time point guard next to him in the starting lineup to get him back to playing the position he did when he was All-NBA First Team during the 2021-2022 campaign.

One player who could perfectly complement Booker in the backcourt is Jrue Holiday.

The two have played alongside each other for Team USA in 2021 and 2024 in the Olympics, and matched up against each other often when the Milwaukee Bucks and Suns played in the Finals back in 2021. Holiday is a two-time champion, multi-time All-Star, six-time defense and has just averaged his most points and assists per game since 2022 for the Portland Trail Blazers.

An elite defender and ball handler, Holiday has experience setting up some of the NBA’s top scorers. He was Giannis Antetokounmpo’s point guard during some of the Greek Freak’s best seasons and recently helped first-time All-Star Deni Avdija average a career high in points per game. Playing alongside other playmakers, he is comfortable taking a backseat on offense if it’s for the betterment of the team. Multiple times throughout his career, he’s moved over to play shooting guard if it’s for the betterment of the team. When he was with the New Orleans Pelicans in 2017, he took a backseat and played the two guard spot so Rajon Rondo could run the offense, and he did the same from 2023-2025 when he played for the Boston Celtics so Derrick White could play point.

When it comes to his ability to make big plays when it matters most? Well, the NBA’s YouTube Channel has a great highlight reel of some of his most clutch defensive plays, but I think one play speaks out about his ability to perform when he’s needed most, more than others, especially to Suns fans…

Holiday’s ability to play his best in the big moments, combined with his malleability, makes him an ideal fit next to Booker. While he just turned 36, we’ve continued to see guards play at high levels late into their 30s. Just look at what Chris Paul did in Phoenix.

For any deal to happen, Phoenix would likely have to trade Jalen Green, which seems unlikely. Additionally, Damian Lillard is set to return next season after missing the year with a torn Achilles, and Scoot Henderson showed some promise during Portland’s playoff run. The Suns likely don’t have the draft capital to give the Blazers to make adding Green worth it. If the Blazers were to trade Holiday, it appears they’d do it for a player that wasn’t a guard to free up more space in the backcourt, or to a team that could give them more lucrative draft capital.

No one should expect Holiday to be a Sun next season, but the idea of pairing Booker alongside an elite defender who plays his best during the biggest moments is tantalizing.

The New York Knicks are one step away from basketball immortality and winning the NBA Finals for the first time since 1973.

It’s been a long time coming for the Knicks and their fandom, especially considering the fact that most of them have never seen a team this close to the championship.

There was the seven-game series back in 1994 where they fell just short against the Houston Rockets, and in 1999 when they took the eighth seed and ran with it all the way to the Finals, losing to the San Antonio Spurs. However, this year just feels different.

The team’s comeback in Game 4 against the Spurs gave “team of destiny” vibes, and it will almost certainly be the shining moment should the Knicks finish the job and win the series.

However, history remembers the champions far more than the runner-ups. As of now, the Knicks do not have the championship secured; they need one more win to clinch. Champions are remembered forever, especially in New York City for a franchise that hasn’t seen it in over half of a century.

A win will lift the legacies of players like Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby, both of whom have carried the Knicks to victory three times in the first four games. Brunson may even secure a Hall of Fame berth should he lead the Knicks to a title this season.

The Knicks have tasted glory at times throughout the last 50+ years, especially the past three with deep playoff runs. But now, they are on the doorstep of greatness. They just need to take one more step to feel that glory.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden was arrested in Harris County, Texas, early Saturday morning. He was charged with a misdemeanor for unlawfully carrying weapons. This was first reported by TMZ.

According to Harris County’s records, Harden was arrested for “intentionally and knowingly” carrying a handgun in a motor vehicle owned by Harden and in “plain view.” The arrest occurred at 3:41 A.M. on Saturday, June 26. He was booked at 4:57 A.M. that same day.

Harden has been charged with a misdemeanor for unlawful carrying weapons. He has been released on bail, but needs to submit to the following requirements at this time:

• Harden cannot possess firearms, ammunition, or other weapons.
• He must submit to random urinalysis.
• He is “prohibited from using, possessing, or consuming any alcohol, controlled substances, dangerous drug, or marijuana unless prescribed” by a doctor.

Harden is scheduled to appear in court on Monday, June 22nd.

This issue is likely to be resolved relatively quickly. Harden was only charged with a misdemeanor, which is not a serious charge.

The Cavs released the following statement on Saturday afternoon:

“The Cleveland Cavaliers are aware of the arrest of James Harden this morning and are in the process of gathering additional information. We are in contact with James and his representation and will continue to monitor developments as they become available. At this time, we will have no further comment.”

The Cavs traded for Harden at the beginning of February. He has a player option for the 2026-27 season, but is expected to decline that option and seek a longer-term contract with the Cavs in the upcoming off-season.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden was arrested for misdemeanor gun possession early Saturday morning in Harris County, Texas.

He was “intentionally and knowingly” carrying a handgun in a motor vehicle that he owned. The handgun was in plain view and not carried in a holster. He was arrested at 3:41 AM on Saturday and was booked at 4:57 AM. He was released on bail and is scheduled for court later this month.

The Cavs released the following statement about Harden’s arrest on Saturday afternoon:

The Cleveland Cavaliers are aware of the arrest of James Harden this morning and are in the process of gathering additional information. We are in contact with James and his representation and will continue to monitor developments as they become available. At this time, we will have no further comment.

The Cavs acquired Harden at the trade deadline last February. He played in 26 regular-season games and 18 playoff games. He averaged 23.6 points and eight assists on .434/.375/.884 shooting splits in 70 games combined with the Los Angeles Clippers and Cavs last regular season.

Harden has a player option for the 2026-27 season that is worth $42.3 million. At this time, he’s expected to decline that option and sign for a longer deal with Cleveland. After the season, Harden said he “100%” wants to be back with the Cavs.

5,242 days.

That’s how long it’s been since a major 4 pro sports New York team played for a championship, when the New York Giants defeated the New England Patriots on February 5, 2012, winning Super Bowl XLVI.

Since then, the Yankees, Mets, and Rangers have all advanced to their respective championship series, but all won just a single game.

11,679 days.

That’s how many days it’s been since the New York Knicks woke up with a chance to win a championship. That was June 22, 1994. Game 7 of the 1994 NBA Finals against the Houston Rockets. They had two cracks at it, losing Game 6 after John Starks had a pull-up 3 to win it and losing Game 7 by six in Houston.

19,392 days.

That’s how long it’s been since the Knicks were champions of the world. Game 5 of the 1973 NBA Finals. A 102-93 win in Los Angeles against the Lakers. At that time, the Knicks had won two of the last four titles, played in three of the last four Finals, and six of the 27 in league history. It would be unfathomable, at this point, to imagine that this historic franchise would go another 53 years without tasting victory champagne.

But we all know that’s what happened. Despite the promise and grit of the 1990s, tonight will be just the third time in the last 53 years that the Knicks are one win away from a title, and unlike in 1994, they aren’t staring down the barrel of only road games remaining.

Even if the Spurs show some life and force a Game 6 back in New York, it’ll be the first time since Game 7 back in 1970 that the Knicks will have a chance to clinch a championship at home. As things stand, the Knicks are -500 to win the series on FanDuel, but +172 to close it out tonight as 5.5-point underdogs.

It’s almost too close. For a franchise that has constantly waited for the other shoe to drop, it’s a surreal feeling.

Is it really happening? It’s too good to be true. Everything that’s happened in this playoff run has been a degree of impossible to improbable that makes you shed the feeling of existential dread and really makes you believe this is something different.

The history doesn’t matter to this current group. Even if the Spurs put a scare into them by winning Game 5 and maybe even Game 6, the ghosts of past disappointments seem not to affect them.

You’re close enough that, for the first time, you can start to visualize what a championship would be.

The immediate euphoria. The trophy presentation. The visual of the team we’ve spent now 101 games watching throughout the longest playoff run in over 30 years, lifting the Larry O’Brien Trophy. The celebration in the streets of New York. The parade down the Canyon of Heroes. The feeling that, for the first time ever, all the energy you’ve put into supporting this team is finally paying off.

Maybe you can’t visualize it yet. Maybe the pain of the past has you not able to accept what appears to be inevitable until the final buzzer sounds. But that’s what this run has been about.

It’s been about erasing the generational trauma that five decades of Knicks fans have suffered from. The times of never being good enough, never being able to visualize what it would feel like to celebrate the ultimate euphoria that team after team had experienced.

“When will it be my turn?”

Our turn could be coming as soon as later tonight. It’s so hard not to get ahead of yourself, knowing that the Spurs are far from dead and buried, but the simple fact is this.

You only need to be the better team for another 48 minutes.

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The San Antonio Spurs are backed against the wall. If they want to stop the New York Knicks from capturing their first championship since 1973, they must defend their home floor and force a Game 6. 

Ahead of this high-stakes Game 5 clash, our advanced NBA player prop projections have identified the absolute best value spots on the board. By crunching the data and auditing the latest market lines, we’ve pinpointed exactly where the sharpest betting edges lie.

These Knicks vs. Spurs predictions are driven by numbers instead of guesswork.

If you’re building your card, here are the model’s top NBA picks for Saturday, June 13.

Knicks vs Spurs computer picks for Game 5

Knicks	Spurs
Anunoby u18.5 points  -125	Fox o14.5 points -130
Towns o11.5 rebounds +110	Champagnie o2.5 3-pointers  +125
Brunson o5.5 assists -130	Wembanyama o11.5 rebounds +100

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Knicks Game 5 computer picks

OG Anunoby Under 18.5 points (-125)

Projection: 17.51 points

The San Antonio Spurs' top priority tonight? Neutralizing OG Anunoby. In Game 4, Anunoby spearheaded a monumental 29-point New York Knicks comeback, sealing the thrilling win with a historic, miraculous put-back shot. 

He finished the night with 33 points on absurd efficiency by shooting 67% from the field, 78% from deep, and 100% from the free-throw line. San Antonio has its hands full with New York’s offense, but limiting Anunoby is the absolute focus for Game 5, making his Under a highly compelling look.

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Karl-Anthony Towns Over 11.5 rebounds (+110)

Projection: 11.80 rebounds

Outside of New York’s lone defeat in Game 3, Karl-Anthony Towns has consistently cleared—or come incredibly close to—this rebounding line all series.

He fell just short with 10 boards in the unforgettable Game 4, but with a historic championship on the line, expect KAT to dominate the glass. He has been the driving force for the Knicks throughout this postseason run, particularly against San Antonio's frontcourt.

Bank on him coming up big on the boards tonight to smash the Over.

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Jalen Brunson Over 5.5 assists (-130)

Projection: 6.40 assists

Jalen Brunson has been the engine of New York’s offense, most recently logging 36 points and seven assists in Game 4.

As the Knicks look to close out the series, Brunson’s assist prop presents a major betting edge. He has hit the Over on this line in two of the four matchups during this series and neared it in Game 3. 

Because the Spurs' top defensive priority tonight will be forcing the ball out of Brunson’s hands, look for him to turn playmaker and easily clear this total. Back the Over.

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Spurs Game 5 computer picks

De'Aaron Fox Over 14.5 points (-130)

Projection: 17.72 points

De'Aaron Fox loves playing in front of the home crowd, averaging 22.5 points over his last eight games in San Antonio (4.7 points higher than his season home average).

He’ll need that hometown cooking after a highly criticized final sequence in Game 4 pushed the Spurs to the brink of elimination.

San Antonio’s coaching staff is sticking by him, but the message is clear: protect the rock. Look for Fox to slow things down and play a highly strategic, low-mistake style to keep the season alive on Saturday.

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Julian Champagnie Over 2.5 3-pointers (+125)

Projection: 2.5 3-pointers

It was a rough outing for Julian Champagnie in Game 4, as he struggled to a 1-for-7 performance from three-point range.

His inability to stretch the floor was a key component of San Antonio's heartbreaking loss, but a return home for Game 5 might be the exact remedy he needs. 

The Spurs are facing elimination, and they need Champagnie to snap out of this slump immediately. If you’re looking at his props tonight, keep in mind that he’s historically a much more potent perimeter threat—expect a focused effort from him as he looks to redeem that Game 4 performance.

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Victor Wembanyama Over 11.5 rebounds (+100)

Projection: 13.54 rebounds

Victor Wembanyama has split this rebounding line right down the middle so far, clearing it in two of the first four games of the series.

Now, back on his home floor, he has the perfect opportunity to exact some revenge. Expect the young superstar to fully embrace the villain role tonight; New York fans will find plenty of reasons to resent him as he crashes the glass with a vengeance to keep San Antonio's season alive.

Take Wemby on the Over for a dominant performance on the boards.

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How to watch Knicks vs Spurs Game 5

Location	Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, TX
Date	Saturday, June 13, 2026
Tip-off	8:30 p.m. ET
TV	ABC

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Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden was arrested in Houston and charged with a misdemeanor of carrying an unlawful weapon on Saturday, June 13, according to documents from the Harris County (Texas) District Clerk.

Harden was arrested at 3:41 a.m. CT after a handgun was observed on a seat of a car he owns.

He was released on bond and is scheduled to appear in court on June 22 at 9 a.m. CT.

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James Harden arrested: What we know

The offense is a misdemeanor.

According to the conditions of release, the terms of his bond ban him from possessing any firearms, ammunition, or other weapons, and from using, possessing, or consuming any alcohol, controlled substances, dangerous drugs or marijuana, unless prescribed by a doctor. He must also submit to random urinalysis.

The court documents noted that Harden had “unlawfully, intentionally and knowingly” had the weapon.

The 36-year-old Harden is an 11-time NBA All-Star who recently wrapped up his first season with the Cavaliers, who acquired him in a trade with the Los Angeles Clippers on February 4. Harden averaged 20.5 points and 7.7 assists per game for the Cavaliers while helping lead them to the Eastern Conference Finals, where they were swept by the New York Knicks.

"The Cleveland Cavaliers are aware of the arrest of James Harden this morning and are in the process of gathering additional information," the Cavaliers said in a statement. "We are in contact with James and his representation and will continue to monitor developments as they become available. At this time, we will have no further comment."

Harden spent nine seasons of his 17-year NBA career with the Houston Rockets, with whom he was named the 2018 NBA MVP.

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The New York Knicks are on the verge of capturing the NBA championship after taking a commanding 3-1 series lead, but closing out a Finals opponent is rarely easy.

San Antonio returns home for Game 5 facing elimination, putting the spotlight on stars like Victor Wembanyama and Dylan Harper to keep the Spurs alive. On the other side, Karl-Anthony Towns continues to play a pivotal role in New York's offense as the Knicks look to finish the job.

Before placing your NBA picks, check out my Knicks vs. Spurs predictions and best bets for Game 5 on Saturday, June 13.

Knicks vs Spurs Expert Picks Tonight

Pick	Odds
Jason Logan: Karl-Anthony Towns Over 17.5 points	+100
Jason Logan: Victor Wembanyama Over 28.5 points	-105
Douglas Farmer: Dylan Harper Over 3.5 assists	+125

Odds courtesy of bet365.

Jason Logan's expert pick: Karl-Anthony Towns Over 17.5 points

Price: +100 at bet365

Karl-Anthony Towns sat for most of the first half of Game 4 but was ready to roll in the second half, playing 18 of 24 minutes.

His offense, however, was understandably spotty, and much like Game 3, Towns couldn’t get into a rhythm. Mike Brown’s plan for Game 4 was to get Towns going early, but that went out the window.

I’m not backing off KAT in Game 5. He salvaged 13 points Wednesday, not too short of his total of 17.5, considering the circumstances. 

Projections sit as high as 21+ with my number at 18.7 points, which should have Over 17.5 listed at -118.

Jason Logan's expert pick: Victor Wembanyama Over 28.5 points

Price: -105 at bet365

Victor Wembanyama scored 16 of his 24 total points in the opening half of Game 4, shooting 54.5% from the floor while collecting all three of his free-throw chances.

A glance at his shot chart in that opening 24 minutes shows a very efficient and analytics-friendly fire rate. He either attacked at the rim or let it fly from beyond the arc, shooting just 1-for-5 from deep in the first half.

Once the Wu-Tang Clan had finished igniting the Big Apple crowd during the halftime break, fatigue seemed to settle in for Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. On top of more careless turnovers, the team’s shot selection was passive and leaned on long 3-pointers rather than the aggressive action that built the big lead.

Douglas Farmer's expert pick: Dylan Harper Over 3.5 assists

Price: +125 at bet365

Obviously and memorably, De’Aaron Fox had an ugly closing few minutes in Game 4 that likely cost the Spurs a win. But San Antonio head coach Mitch Johnson should already have been playing Fox fewer minutes and turning to Dylan Harper more often.

Harper is clearly the Spurs’ best guard in this series, outplaying both Fox and Stephon Castle. He has notched at least three assists in each of the last three games, playing 32 minutes in each and with a usage rate of at least 22.1% in them after playing only 28 minutes in Game 1 with a usage rate of 19.0%.

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The NBA Finals returns to San Antonio for Game 5 on Saturday, June 13.

Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks will have a chance to repeat what they did in the first two games in the series – but with the stakes much higher this time around. The Knicks won both games in San Antonio to take a commanding 2-0 lead against the Spurs.

Another road win for New York will result in the team’s first NBA championship since 1973.

The Spurs are looking to rebound from a devastating loss to the Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.

San Antonio held most of the lead throughout four quarters of play and led by as many as 29 points in Game 4 before the Knicks stormed back in the final minutes to steal Game 4 and take a 3-1 lead.

Here’s when Game 5 of the series will be played: