NEW YORK — The New York Knicks rallied from a 29-point deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night, taking a 3-1 series lead and moving within one victory of their first championship since 1973.
OG Anunoby tipped in a miss by Jalen Brunson with 1.2 seconds remaining to complete the comeback at Madison Square Garden. The victory marked the largest comeback in NBA Finals history, according to league records.
The Spurs built a 29-point lead in the first half, highlighted by strong three-point shooting. New York trailed by 27 points at halftime but mounted a sustained rally in the second half, outscoring San Antonio significantly in the fourth quarter.
Brunson led the Knicks with 36 points, while Anunoby contributed 33 points, including the game-winning play. Victor Wembanyama paced the Spurs with 24 points and 13 rebounds. Dylan Harper added 21 points for San Antonio.
"The Knicks came back from 29 points down and moved to the brink of their first championship," an Associated Press report stated following the game.
The Spurs opened the game strongly, leading by double digits early and extending the advantage with a barrage of three-pointers. San Antonio held a commanding lead midway through the third quarter before the Knicks began their charge.
New York’s defense tightened in the later stages, limiting the Spurs to low-scoring quarters as the momentum shifted. The Knicks erased the deficit through a combination of improved shooting, rebounding and transition play. Details of exact scoring runs remained subject to final box score review.
The series, which features the Eastern Conference champion Knicks against the Western Conference champion Spurs, now shifts to San Antonio for Game 5. The Knicks will have three opportunities to close out the title.
Fans celebrated in the streets around Madison Square Garden after the dramatic finish. The Spurs will look to extend the series at home, where they have shown strong performance throughout the postseason.
As of Thursday, no further injuries or adjustments were reported by either team. The Knicks aim to secure the franchise’s first title in over five decades, while the Spurs seek to force a Game 6. Game 5 is scheduled for Friday night in San Antonio.
