Knicks One Win From First NBA Title in 53 Years as Game 5 Begins in San Antonio

The New York Knicks are in San Antonio for Game 5 of the NBA Finals needing one more victory to clinch their first championship in 53 years. New York leads the series 3-1, and after a stunning comeback from 29 points down in the previous game, hopes to finish the job in Texas and lift the Larry O'Brien Trophy.

The Spurs have been perfect in elimination games in this playoff run, going 4-0, but they have struggled at home in this series and lost both games played in San Antonio. The crowd could also tilt toward New York, with a large number of Knicks fans filling the arena and giving the visitors what feels like a home-game atmosphere.

Much of the spotlight is on Victor Wembanyama, who has been one of the central figures in the Finals. He has delivered big moments throughout the series, but he has also been involved in some of its most costly mistakes, including crucial missed free throws in Game 4. With the season on the line, the Spurs are looking to him to lead a revival and keep their title hopes alive.