What happened: After a 107-106 final, Josh Hart said he owed a teammate for the outcome, telling reporters, "I got a special shout-out for OG because he saved me, at least for this game, a lifetime of regret." The remark followed a one-point New York win in the NBA Finals. Hart framed the play as the difference between celebration and a result he would have replayed for years.
Why it matters: The narrow win pushes New York to a 3-1 series lead, leaving the team one victory from a title. With the margin this tight, individual plays carry outsized weight, and Hart's comments underscore how a single defensive or hustle moment swung the night. A 3-1 Finals edge dramatically tilts the series in New York's favor.
By the numbers: New York now leads the series 3-1 after the 107-106 final. The previous three meetings were tightly contested: San Antonio won 115-111 on June 9, while New York took 105-104 (June 6) and 105-95 (June 4). New York enters at 5-1 on the season, scoring 113.2 per game and allowing 103.5.
What to watch: Watch whether New York can close out the series in the next game, and whether San Antonio can force a Game 6 back home.