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Knicks Pull Off Record NBA Finals Comeback

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On Sunday night, the New York Knicks overturned a 29‑point deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 107‑106 in Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals. London‑born guard OG Anunoby hit the tip‑in with 1.2 seconds left, sealing the biggest comeback in Finals history and snapping the Spurs' 76‑49 half‑time advantage in front of a roaring crowd.

Spurs had built the largest road‑team lead in Finals history, pulling ahead 76‑49 at halftime. Victor Wembanyama poured 24 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, yet the team scored only 30 in the second half. Analysts blamed execution lapses and a lack of hunger to close the gap for the game together with the team behind the line.

Jalen Brunson sparked the rally, putting the Knicks ahead 105‑104 with 82 seconds remaining. He credited belief and steady pressure, noting the team chipped away possession by possession. Anunoby’s late block on the Spurs’ 108‑105 lead and his final tip‑in sealed the 3‑1 series advantage for the Knicks to keep their championship hopes alive and.

With the series now 3‑1, New York sits one win away from its first title since 1973. Spurs head coach will return to San Antonio for Game 5, hoping to force a decisive contest. The Knicks’ resilience signals a new era, while the Spurs face a stark reassessment of their playoff strategy for the team going.