Knicks complete historic 29-point comeback to stun Spurs, take 3-1 NBA Finals lead

The New York Knicks staged a historic comeback, erasing a 29-point deficit to edge the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 in a thrilling Game 4 of the NBA Finals. This remarkable turnaround, capped by OG Anunoby's game-winning tip-in with just 1.2 seconds remaining, propels the Knicks to a commanding 3-1 series lead and places them one victory away from their first NBA championship since 1973.

What appeared to be a comfortable Spurs victory, with a 27-point halftime lead and extending it to 81-52 in the third quarter, unraveled dramatically. The Spurs, who had been hot from beyond the arc early on, went cold in the second half, connecting on only 3 of 17 three-point attempts. This offensive drought allowed the Knicks to mount their improbable comeback, outscoring the Spurs 58-30 in the latter half of the game.

Jalen Brunson spearheaded the Knicks' resurgence with a stellar 36-point performance, while OG Anunoby contributed a crucial 33 points. The Knicks' defense also tightened significantly in the third quarter, limiting the Spurs to just 14 points. This defensive effort, coupled with the offensive surge, ignited the crowd at Madison Square Garden, who celebrated a win that seemed impossible just hours earlier.

This comeback marks the largest in NBA Finals history since the league began tracking detailed play-by-play data in 1997, surpassing Boston's 24-point comeback in 2008. The Spurs, despite a strong showing from Victor Wembanyama who posted 24 points and 13 rebounds, were left to rue their second-half collapse. "We got on our heels, we missed some shots," said Spurs coach Mitch Johnson. "It's disappointing, to say the least."

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We got on our heels, we missed some shots. It's disappointing, to say the least.