In one of the most unforgettable nights in NBA history, the New York Knicks erased a 29-point deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 in Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals. OG Anunoby’s dramatic tip-in with 1.2 seconds remaining capped a historic rally, giving the Knicks a 3-1 series lead and moving them one victory away from their first championship since 1973.4
A Night That Started in Nightmare Fashion
The game could not have begun worse for the home team. The youthful Spurs, led by Victor Wembanyama and a barrage of three-pointers, exploded out of the gates. San Antonio set an NBA Finals record with 14 three-pointers in the first half (on 26 attempts) and posted 76 points by halftime.
Halftime Score: Spurs 76, Knicks 49.
The lead ballooned to as many as 29 points (81-52) early in the third quarter. Madison Square Garden, usually a cauldron of noise, fell into stunned silence. The Spurs looked destined for a series-tying victory on the road.
The Second-Half Turnaround
What followed was nothing short of miraculous. The Knicks flipped the script with suffocating defense and relentless energy. The Spurs, who shot a blistering 59.6% in the first half, went ice-cold after intermission, managing just 30 points on 8-of-39 shooting (20.5%), including 3-of-17 from beyond the arc.
New York outscored San Antonio 58-30 in the second half. By the end of the third quarter, the deficit had shrunk to 15 points. In the fourth, the Knicks continued their surge, outscoring the Spurs by double digits in the period and taking their first lead of the game in the final minutes.
The Final Minutes: Pure Drama
With the game hanging in the balance, the clutch gene of the Knicks shone through, The Knicks reached to 1 point lead with 1:22 left before the amazing miracle at Madison Square Garden. The Spurs shortly took the lead back with the free throws with 30 seconds left on the clock.
Jalen Brunson, who finished with 36 points, 7 assists, and 5 rebounds, delivered key baskets throughout the comeback.
With under 15 seconds left and the Knicks trailing by one, De’Aaron Fox appeared poised for a go-ahead layup in transition — only for OG Anunoby to chase it down and deliver a spectacular block, preserving the score.
At 5.7 seconds left, the Knicks wanted to find a way to win the game as the ensuing possession, Brunson launched a straight-on three-pointer that rimmed out short. Anunoby, crashing the glass with elite timing, soared above the defense and tipped the ball in cleanly with 1.2 seconds remaining for the 107-106 lead.
The Garden exploded. Stephon Castle’s final inbound attempt could not produce a shot before time expired. Bedlam ensued as the Knicks completed the largest comeback in NBA Finals history.
Final Stats:
- OG Anunoby: 33 points, including the iconic game-winner and crucial block.
- Jalen Brunson: 36 points.
- Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama had strong moments but could not sustain the early dominance in the second half.
Historical Significance
This victory surpasses previous Knicks franchise comebacks and stands as the biggest rally ever in the NBA Finals. It joins the pantheon of legendary sports miracles, evoking memories of other historic turnarounds. For a franchise that has waited over five decades for another title, the energy at MSG felt like a turning point.27
Knicks coach and players spoke of belief and resilience. Brunson reportedly dedicated the win to a young Make-A-Wish fan. The series now shifts to San Antonio for Game 5, where the Knicks will aim to close out their first championship in 53 years.
What a night in New York. The Greatest Comeback in Knicks History is now etched in basketball lore forever. 🗽
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