Spurs’ stupendous and stupid Game 4 choke would have been predicted by late hoops voice
The San Antonio Spurs experienced a significant collapse in Game 4, which could have been predicted by the late basketball analyst Al McGuire. McGuire was known for his ability to read the game and understand the human condition, often warning that a team's high shooting percentage was not sustainable. The Spurs' loss has been a topic of discussion among sports columnists, with some drawing comparisons to other notable games in NBA history.
- ▪Al McGuire was a former college basketball head coach and announcer who passed away in 2001.
- ▪The San Antonio Spurs held a large lead in Game 4 but ultimately lost due to a collapse in their shooting percentage.
- ▪The game has been compared to other notable NBA games, including the Knicks' surreal Game 4 win.
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equal time Phil Mushnick Spurs’ stupendous and stupid Game 4 choke would have been predicted by late hoops voice By Phil Mushnick Published June 11, 2026, 9:52 p.m. ET Former college basketball head coach and announcer Al McGuire, who passed away in 2001, pictured during 1976. Rich Clarkson I’m feeling a great sense of entitlement today. I’ve been legislatively designated a “non-gestating parent” and received a “save-the-date” card for Travis and Taylor’s wedding. Anyone know where they’re registered? Think they could use a toaster oven? Anyway, this column is dedicated to the memory of Al McGuire, who, as an NBC college basketball analyst, showed up not knowing any of the players, but he sure knew the game — and the human condition.
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