Spurs coach Mitch Johnson threw his full support behind De'Aaron Fox on Friday, dismissing outside criticism after the guard's rough Game 4 performance. Johnson emphasized he only cares about opinions within the organization, declaring Fox will handle the ball in clutch moments Saturday. Fox struggled in the fourth quarter, shooting 1-of-5 with four turnovers as San Antonio coughed up a massive lead.

The Spurs squandered a 29-point advantage that allowed New York to complete the largest comeback in NBA Finals history, seizing a 3-1 series edge. With 13.1 seconds remaining and San Antonio up by one, Fox drove for what appeared to be a decisive layup, but OG Anunoby erased it with a block. The sequence led directly to Anunoby's game-winning tip-in, completing the historic rally.

San Antonio reviewed film Friday without practicing, identifying defensive communication breakdowns and offensive execution issues. Forward Devin Vassell noted the team got good looks but failed to maintain their game plan. Despite the criticism, Fox shrugged it off, focusing on correcting mistakes rather than external noise.

Victor Wembanyama declared the locker room believes they can join the 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers as the only teams to overcome a 3-1 Finals deficit. The Spurs face elimination Saturday knowing they've held double-digit leads in every game this series, making their collapse in Game 4 particularly painful.