Knicks Win NBA Finals 2026: How Jalen Brunson Outdueled Wembanyama and the Spurs

Shot Clock Pod: Knicks Win 2025-26 Title as Spurs Falter Late
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Jose Salviati and Steve Purciello recap the 2025-26 NBA Finals after the New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their third championship and first since 1973, finishing a dominant 16-3 playoff run. They review games 3–5, arguing the series turned on San Antonio’s lack of a late-game closer and questionable coaching by Mitch Johnson, highlighting Game 4’s blown 27-point halftime lead, De’Aaron Fox’s late blocked layup decision, missed box-outs on OG Anunoby’s tip-in, and a costly late rebound out of bounds in Game 5. They discuss Wembanyama’s need to get stronger, play closer to the basket, and improve shooting consistency, praise rookie Dillon Harper’s future, question Fox’s fit, and suggest the Knicks’ title may be a one-off fueled by hot shooting and timely breaks. They also note Atlanta’s two wins over the Knicks but say the Hawks need a true big man and lack a clear top-10 star.

00:00 Welcome to Shot Clock
00:53 Support the Network
01:34 Finals Setup and Knicks Run
02:32 Game 3 Spurs Adjustments
04:39 Closer Debate and Fox Swap
07:20 Game 4 First Half Blowout
08:50 Game 4 Collapse and Coaching
10:05 Fox Endgame Mistake
13:40 OG Tip In and Box Out
16:20 Wemby Positioning and Luck
18:18 Coach Under Fire
18:53 Fox Versus Harper
19:47 No Go To Play
21:53 Game Five Breakdown
22:24 Costly Rebound Blunder
24:16 Wemby Shot Chart Shock
25:49 How To Fix Wemby
28:39 Knicks Dynasty Debate
31:23 Atlanta Future Outlook
32:50 Season Wrap Up