Karl-Anthony Towns: OG Anunoby's tip-in was 'the right hand of God'

Dominican player Karl-Anthony Towns lauded OG Anunoby's decisive tip-in during the Knicks' historic comeback, calling it "the right hand of God" and one of New York's greatest sporting achievements. The dramatic play secured a 107-106 victory for the Knicks against the Spurs, extending their NBA Finals lead to 3-1 and marking the largest comeback in Finals history.

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the game-winning tip by OG Anunoby was the right hand of God and one of the best sporting moments in New York's history.

Towns emphasized the significance of the moment, noting that "you can't spell 'God' without OG." He placed the play among the top moments in New York sports history during a press conference ahead of Game 5. Despite the euphoria, Towns cautioned his team, stating they must "consolidate it with one more victory."

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you can't spell 'God' without OG. It's very high on the list of the best moments in New York sports history.

Reflecting on the immediate aftermath of the play, Towns shared a lighthearted observation about Anunoby's typically stoic reaction. "I tried to explain it to him, but you know OG barely reacts. So I don't know if he's understanding it or not," Towns recounted.

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I tried to explain it to him, but you know OG barely reacts. So I don't know if he's understanding it or not.

Looking ahead to the potential championship-clinching Game 5 in San Antonio, Towns acknowledged the difficulty of closing out a series. "The hardest game to win is the one that ends someone's season," he stated. He also spoke about the team's resilience, asserting that "when things get really ugly, we stick together more. We don't start drifting apart from each other."

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the hardest game to win is the one that ends someone's season.