Madison Square Garden — New York, NY
Tip‑Off: 8:00 PM ET
Broadcast: ESPN / MSG Network
Venue & Setting
Madison Square Garden hosts Game 4 of this second‑round series, with the Knicks holding a 2–1 lead after stealing Game 3 behind a dominant defensive performance. The Spurs enter with urgency — a loss puts them on the brink, while a win resets the series heading back to San Antonio.
Injury Report
San Antonio Spurs
- Victor Wembanyama — Probable (ankle soreness) Managed through it in Game 3; expected to play full minutes.
- Devin Vassell — Questionable (hip tightness) Limited late in Game 3; warm‑ups will determine availability.
- Jeremy Sochan — Out (shoulder) Misses another game; hurts Spurs’ defensive versatility.
New York Knicks
- Julius Randle — Out (season, shoulder)
- Mitchell Robinson — Out (ankle)
- OG Anunoby — Questionable (hamstring) Missed Game 3; Knicks defense is elite with him, average without him.
- Jalen Brunson — Probable (foot) Continues to play through soreness; logged 38 minutes in Game 3.
Team Records & Recent Form
San Antonio Spurs
- Overall: 1–2 in series
- Last 5 games: L–W–L–L–W
- Game 3: Lost 104–92
- Offensive struggles: 41% FG, 9/32 from three
- Wembanyama held to 18 points under heavy double‑teams
New York Knicks
- Overall: 2–1 in series
- Last 5 games: W–L–W–W–L
- Game 3: Won 104–92
- Brunson: 29 points, 8 assists
- Knicks won rebounding battle +11 despite frontcourt injuries
Key Player Matchups
Jalen Brunson vs. Tre Jones
- Brunson’s foot soreness hasn’t slowed him; he’s averaging 28.3 PPG in the series.
- Jones must limit Brunson’s mid‑range creation — easier said than done.
Victor Wembanyama vs. Isaiah Hartenstein
- Wemby is averaging 24.7 PPG, 11.3 RPG, 4.0 BPG, but the Knicks have forced him into tough catches.
- Hartenstein’s physicality and positioning have been elite.
RJ Barrett vs. Keldon Johnson
- Barrett’s downhill aggression has been a difference‑maker.
- Johnson must win this matchup for San Antonio to stay competitive.
Bench Units
- Knicks bench: Miles McBride, Donte DiVincenzo providing shooting and perimeter defense.
- Spurs bench: inconsistent; need scoring from Malaki Branham and Zach Collins.
Series History
- Knicks lead the 2026 playoff series 2–1.
- Regular season: Spurs won both matchups, but the Knicks were injured in both.
- At MSG this postseason: Knicks are 6–1, one of the best home marks in the league.
Betting Trends
Against the Spread (ATS)
- Knicks: 7–3 ATS in last 10 home games
- Spurs: 3–7 ATS in last 10 road games
- Knicks are 5–1 ATS when favored by 4 points or fewer.
Totals
- Under is 6–2 in Knicks’ last 8 games
- Spurs unders are 5–1 in their last 6
- Pace has slowed dramatically in this series (92.8 possessions/game)
Moneyline Trends
- Knicks have won 12 of their last 14 at home
- Spurs have lost 5 of their last 6 on the road vs. playoff teams
Projected Starting Lineups
San Antonio Spurs
- PG: Tre Jones
- SG: Devin Vassell (if active) / Malaki Branham
- SF: Keldon Johnson
- PF: Victor Wembanyama
- C: Zach Collins
New York Knicks
- PG: Jalen Brunson
- SG: Donte DiVincenzo
- SF: RJ Barrett
- PF: Josh Hart
- C: Isaiah Hartenstein
Game Odds
San Antonio Spurs 216
New York Knicks – 2
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026
