De’Aaron Fox made a mistake, but he’s not to blame for the Spurs’ collapse
De'Aaron Fox made a crucial mistake in the NBA Finals, attempting a layup with 11 seconds left that was blocked by OG Anunoby, leading to the Knicks' historic comeback win. The Spurs were up 106-105 at the time, but Fox's decision ultimately sank his team. The mistake has been identified as the turning point in the game, but it's not entirely fair to blame Fox for the Spurs' collapse.
- ▪De'Aaron Fox attempted a layup with 11 seconds left that was blocked by OG Anunoby, leading to the Knicks' comeback win.
- ▪The Spurs were up 106-105 at the time of Fox's mistake, but went on to lose 107-106.
- ▪The Knicks completed the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history, storming back from a 29-point deficit to win Game 4.
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nba finals NBA De’Aaron Fox’s egregious play on biggest stage might ultimately sink Spurs in NBA Finals By Melissa Rohlin Published June 12, 2026, 12:17 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google In a split second, De’Aaron Fox became the basketball world’s object of consternation. The foil. The antihero. It happened with less than 15 seconds left and the Spurs up 106-105. Victor Wembanyama got a defensive stop against Jalen Brunson, and Fox tipped the rebound to himself. See Also New York Knicks How OG Anunoby went from ‘unique,’ soft-spoken role player to Knicks legend What he did next will surely haunt him. After chasing the ball downcourt, Fox had a decision to make. Use the clock. Or go for a layup. He’s fast. He believed in himself.
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