The New York Knicks are one victory away from ending a championship drought that has lasted more than five decades after producing one of the most memorable comebacks in basketball history.
Facing a huge deficit in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, New York looked destined for a difficult night as the San Antonio Spurs controlled the action from the opening tip. By the third quarter, the Spurs had built a commanding 29-point advantage and appeared ready to even the series.
Instead, the Knicks delivered a stunning turnaround.
Led by Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby, New York steadily chipped away at the deficit while energizing a packed Madison Square Garden crowd. The Knicks tightened their defense, forced crucial mistakes, and gradually transformed what seemed like a lost cause into a genuine opportunity.
Brunson provided the offensive spark throughout the comeback, finishing with 36 points and several key plays during the closing minutes. Anunoby matched the intensity, contributing 33 points and ultimately delivering the defining moment of the game.
With the clock winding down and the outcome hanging in the balance, Brunson’s final shot missed its target. Anunoby reacted instantly, tipping the ball into the basket with just over a second remaining to give New York its dramatic 107-106 victory.
The comeback established a new NBA Finals record after the Knicks erased a 29-point deficit, surpassing every rally previously seen on basketball’s biggest stage.
San Antonio received a strong performance from Victor Wembanyama, who posted 24 points and 13 rebounds, but the Spurs were unable to stop New York’s second-half surge. What once looked like a comfortable victory became a painful missed opportunity as the Knicks seized control of the championship series.
Now holding a 3-1 lead, New York heads to San Antonio needing just one more win to capture its first NBA title since 1973. After producing a comeback for the ages, the Knicks are closer than they have been in generations to bringing a championship back to Madison Square Garden.
