Knicks vs Spurs Game 5: New York Can End the 52-Year Wait Tonight
The New York Knicks are one win away from their first NBA championship since 1973. After one of the most stunning comebacks in Finals history -- erasing a 29-point deficit to steal Game 4 on OG Anunoby's tip-in with 1.2 seconds left -- the Knicks head to San Antonio for a potential closeout tonight (8:30 PM ET, ABC). They'll be underdogs on the road against a desperate Spurs team with Wemby at home, but this Knicks squad has refused to follow the script all series long.
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Game 5 Odds at NY Sportsbooks
| Market | Line | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Spurs to win (ML) | -218 | Heavy home favorites, desperate to extend |
| Knicks to win (ML) | +180 | Road underdogs, 3-0 in series closeouts this postseason |
| Spread | SAS -5.5 | Home court and Wemby motivating the line |
| Total | 216.5 | High-intensity elimination game; defenses tend to tighten |
| Knicks series price | -800 | NY massive favorites to close it out |
Series Summary
| Game | Result | Key Performer |
|---|---|---|
| G1 (New York) | NYK win | Brunson |
| G2 (New York) | NYK win | Anunoby |
| G3 (San Antonio) | SAS 115-111 | Wemby 32/8/6 -- Spurs steal one at home |
| G4 (San Antonio) | NYK 107-106 | Brunson 36, Anunoby tip-in 1.2s -- 29-pt comeback |
The Case for the Spurs Tonight
San Antonio won't roll over. The AT&T Center will be electric for what could be the final home game of the Spurs' season, and Victor Wembanyama is the most dangerous player on the floor when he's at home and motivated. He dropped 32/8/6 in Game 3 here and nearly did enough in Game 4 before Anunoby's miracle finish. The Spurs will also have a tactical answer for New York's comeback script -- they won't be sitting on a 29-point lead carelessly again.
Home teams in elimination games win at a historically high rate (roughly 70%), and San Antonio will have everything to play for in front of their own fans. The 5.5-point spread reflects a market that genuinely expects the Spurs to make this a game.
The Case for the Knicks
Three. This Knicks team is 3-0 in series-closing opportunities in the 2026 playoffs. They closed out the Celtics, the Heat, and now have three chances to add the Spurs. Momentum, belief, and Jalen Brunson in crunch time are hard to bet against. Brunson's 36-point, 7-assist performance in a hostile road environment in Game 4 showed he has the big-game gene.
The Knicks also have the series advantage in depth and pace -- their ability to go deep into the bench and vary rotations has been a weapon all postseason. Anunoby, fresh off the biggest shot in Knicks history, will be locked in. And historically, teams that pull off massive comebacks to take a 3-1 lead have the psychological edge going into Game 5.
Best Bets: Game 5
- Knicks moneyline +180: The value play. New York is 3-0 in closeout spots this postseason and Brunson has delivered every time. At +180 you're getting nearly 2-to-1 on a team one win from a title.
- Under 216.5: Elimination games tend to tighten. Both defenses will be at their most intense, Wemby will anchor the paint, and a slower Spurs pace in a must-win game typically keeps totals in check. Model data shows unders hitting 56% in this spot.
- Brunson over 30.5 points: He has been unstoppable in road elimination games. With the title on the line, expect Brunson to be the focal point of everything New York does offensively.
- Wembanyama double-double: Even if the Spurs lose, Wemby will produce. His usage in desperation playoff games is nearly guaranteed to hit double-digit rebounds alongside a strong point total.
Where to Bet Game 5 From New York
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