The Knicks erased a 29‑point deficit to defeat the Spurs 107‑106, marking the largest comeback in Finals history. New York trailed 76‑47 after the first half and fell 19 points behind early in the third, but a 13‑0 run sparked the rally. Jalen Brunson’s 36 points and a late surge set the stage for a nail‑biting finish, and gave the city a historic moment to cherish.

OG Anunoby delivered a playoff‑career‑high 33 points on 10‑of‑15 shooting, including a decisive block and the game‑winning tip with 1.2 seconds left. His tip sealed the victory as the Knicks outscored San Antonio 32‑11 in the final quarter. Victor Wembanyama finished plus‑28 in 21 minutes, but the Spurs’ 14 first‑half threes vanished after halftime. Spurs struggled to find rhythm, shooting just 30 percent after the break.

The win puts New York one triumph from its first championship in 53 years and forces a decisive Game 5 in San Antonio. Coach Mike Brown’s halftime directive to trim the gap proved effective, and the Spurs’ collapse—dropping from 76 first‑half points to just 30 after the break—will haunt the franchise. Both teams will adjust strategies before the next showdown. The series now hinges on a single possession.