Knicks' Legendary Comeback: Brunson and Anunoby Lead Historic Win Over Spurs in Game 4
Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby led the New York Knicks to a historic comeback victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
- Brunson scored 36 points and Anunoby hit the game-winning shot with 1.2 seconds left, contributing 33 points.
- Despite a strong first half from Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs ultimately fell short, with the Knicks now one game away from the championship.
The New York Knicks staged a legendary comeback in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, securing a historic 107-106 victory over the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden. Jalen Brunson, as he has often done in this series, started slowly but heated up to become the decisive force in the game's crucial moments. He put the Knicks ahead with 1:22 left on the clock, finishing with 36 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists, and 3 steals in 44 minutes.
Jalen Brunson, author of 36 points, has assumed his role and been decisive in the comeback, historic even, victory of 'his' Knicks (107-106).
OG Anunoby was another key player, stepping up with 33 points on 10-of-15 shooting, including 7-of-9 from three-point range. His most impactful play was a spectacular tip-in with just 1.2 seconds remaining, sealing the win. Anunoby also blocked a shot from De'Aaron Fox earlier in the game, contributing to the improbable comeback.
OG Anunoby, who scored 33 points on 10/15 shooting, including 7/9 from long distance. Big impact.
Karl-Anthony Towns, despite an early foul trouble that limited his first-half minutes, proved invaluable in the second half. He posted the game's best plus-minus rating of +17 and contributed 13 points and 10 rebounds. His presence was clearly felt as the Knicks mounted their rally.
The game-winning basket. For history.
On the other side, Victor Wembanyama showed flashes of brilliance in the first half, impacting the game defensively and provoking reactions from the Knicks, including a technical foul on Mitchell Robinson. However, the Spurs could not maintain their momentum, ultimately succumbing to the Knicks' relentless charge. The Knicks now stand one victory away from claiming the NBA championship.
Karl-Anthony Towns finished with 13 points and 10 rebounds in this game of two halves.
Originally published by Le Figaro in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.