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Spurs’ Manu Ginobili finds perfect distraction from Game 4 heartbreak vs. Knicks
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Manu Ginobili suffered one of the most heart-wrenching losses in NBA Finals history in 2013, when the San Antonio Spurs blew a five-point lead with less than 30 seconds remaining against the Miami Heat in a potential championship-clinching Game 6. The Hall of Fame guard celebrated his fourth title the following year, but one does not simply forget the pain that accompanies such a brutal collapse. Therefore, Ginobili understands what the 2026 Spurs and their fans are going through right now.
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San Antonio was cruising toward a Game 4 victory against the New York Knicks on Wednesday night, which would have tied the Finals at two games apiece and given the Western Conference champs home-court advantage once again. Bedlam invaded Madison Square Garden, however, as OG Anunoby cemented possibly the most improbable comeback NBA fans have ever experienced. He tipped in a missed Jalen Brunson 3-point attempt with just over one second remaining, thrusting the Spurs into a shockingly painful 3-1 hole .
Ginobili is doing his best to process the unfathomable turn of events — 29 point lead on the road — and give hope to the fandom amid this bleak situation. He is just grateful that there is another massive sports spectacle that can occupy his attention .
"Glad the World Cup is here," the two-time All-NBA Third-Team selection posted on X. "I need the distraction. Tough day!"
Manu Ginobili , a native of Argentina, will be rooting for Lionel Messi and the defending champions during what he hopes is another deep run for La Albiceleste. Co-host country Mexico got the festivities underway with a 2-0 victory over South Africa on Thursday. Spurs fans could benefit from an escape after an all-time collapse in MSG.
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But they are not ready for basketball season to end. San Antonio will fight for its NBA Finals life in Saturday's Game 5 showdown in Frost Bank Center.
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