The New York Knicks are on the verge of capturing their first NBA championship since 1973 after producing one of the most remarkable comebacks in basketball history. Trailing by 29 points against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, New York rallied in dramatic fashion to secure a 107-106 victory at Madison Square Garden and take a commanding 3-1 lead in the series.
For much of the night, the game appeared destined to even the series. San Antonio dominated the opening half, overwhelming the Knicks with relentless shooting and efficient offense. The Spurs entered halftime with a 76-49 advantage, setting a Finals record for the largest halftime lead ever held by a road team outside of the 2020 bubble season. Their 14 made three pointers in the first half also established a new NBA Finals benchmark, leaving the sold out crowd stunned and raising questions about whether New York could recover.
Everything changed after halftime. The Knicks emerged with renewed energy and immediately launched a 13-0 run that shifted momentum. Led by Jalen Brunson’s leadership and clutch shot making ability, New York steadily chipped away at the deficit throughout the third and fourth quarters. As the lead shrank, Madison Square Garden transformed into one of the loudest venues in sports, with belief growing that an unlikely comeback was possible.
The defining moment arrived in the final seconds. After San Antonio regained a narrow 106-105 lead, Brunson attempted a deep three pointer with time running out. The shot bounced off the rim, but OG Anunoby soared above defenders to tip the ball into the basket with just 1.2 seconds remaining, giving the Knicks their first lead of the night and ultimately securing the victory. The dramatic finish completed the largest comeback in NBA Finals history and instantly became one of the most memorable moments ever witnessed on the sport’s biggest stage.
Brunson finished with a game high 36 points, once again proving why he has become the face of New York’s postseason run. Anunoby delivered arguably his finest performance as a Knick, scoring 33 points while knocking down seven of his nine attempts from beyond the arc. On the other side, Spurs star Victor Wembanyama recorded 24 points, 13 rebounds and three blocks, but his strong performance was overshadowed by San Antonio’s inability to protect its massive lead.
The game was also marked by physical play and continued controversy surrounding officiating. Several flagrant foul reviews involving Wembanyama and Karl Anthony Towns added tension to an already emotional contest. However, the focus after the final buzzer quickly shifted from controversy to history, as the Knicks accomplished something no Finals team had ever done before.
Now the series heads back to San Antonio for Game 5, where the Knicks will have their first opportunity to secure the franchise’s first championship in more than five decades. For a fanbase that has endured years of disappointment and rebuilding, New York stands just one victory away from completing a storybook season and delivering one of the greatest championship runs in franchise history. The Spurs, meanwhile, face the difficult challenge of recovering from a collapse that could define this Finals if they fail to force a comeback of their own.
