Knicks Mount Historic Comeback in NBA Finals, Lead Series 3-1
Translated from Slovenian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The New York Knicks achieved a historic comeback, erasing a 29-point deficit in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
- Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 36 points and seven assists, while OG Anunoby scored the game-winning basket with 1.2 seconds left.
- The Knicks now lead the series 3-1 against the San Antonio Spurs and can clinch their first championship since 1973 on Sunday.
The New York Knicks staged a historic comeback in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, erasing a 29-point deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 107-106. This remarkable turnaround puts the Knicks on the brink of their first championship in 53 years.
Jalen Brunson was instrumental in the victory, scoring 36 points and dishing out seven assists. The game-winning basket came from OG Anunoby with just 1.2 seconds remaining on the clock, sealing the dramatic win in front of a star-studded crowd that included pop superstar Taylor Swift.
We are persistent. Despite the huge deficit, we didn't give up and persisted until the last action.
Anunoby, who also contributed 33 points, spoke about the team's resilience. "We are persistent," he said after the game. "Despite the huge deficit, we didn't give up and persisted until the last play." He also described the atmosphere at Madison Square Garden as "electric" and praised the fans as "the best in the world."
The Knicks now hold a commanding 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series. They have the opportunity to secure the championship on Sunday in Texas. For the Spurs, five-time champions, this means they must win three consecutive games to avoid losing the title. Victor Wembanyama's 24 points and 13 rebounds were not enough to prevent the Spurs' collapse after a strong first half.
It's electric here. These are the best fans in the world. It's incredible!
Originally published by Delo in Slovenian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.