The New York Knicks pulled off one of the most astonishing comebacks in NBA history, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night. The victory, achieved at Madison Square Garden, marked the largest comeback in NBA Finals history and left the crowd and analysts in disbelief.
The game drew a star-studded crowd, including celebrities like Taylor Swift, who attended after the Toy Story 5 premiere the previous night. The Knicks, facing a daunting 29-point deficit, rallied in the fourth quarter to secure a 3-1 series lead.
The Unbelievable Turnaround
With just 1:47 remaining in the game, the Knicks were down by one point. Jalen Brunson then took control, scoring a clutch floater to give New York its first lead of the night. The Spurs briefly retook the lead with two free throws from Stephon Castle, but OG Anunoby’s game-winning putback with a little over a second left sealed the victory.
The final score of 107-106 was the culmination of a historic rally that saw the Knicks overcome a 29-point deficit. The team’s resilience and the thunderous support from the Madison Square Garden crowd played pivotal roles in this remarkable comeback.
Key Players and Moments
Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby were the standout performers for the Knicks. Brunson led all scorers with 36 points, while Anunoby contributed 33 points, including the game-winning basket. Their performances were instrumental in the team’s historic comeback.
The Spurs, who had built an early 29-point lead, struggled in the second half. Despite setting an NBA Finals record for three-pointers in a half with 14, they managed only 30 points in the second half. Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs’ superstar, finished with 24 points and 13 rebounds but was unable to secure the victory for his team.
Analysts and Reactions
The comeback left analysts and commentators stunned. On Inside the NBAhost Ernie Johnson exclaimed, “What the hell did we just see?” Charles Barkley criticized the Spurs for allowing such a dramatic turnaround, stating, “When you blow a 29-point lead, the other team has to help you.”
OG Anunoby described his game-winning play, saying, “I just went and crashed to try to get a tip dunk or something. The ball went over my head, so I couldn’t really dunk it. I just tried to tip it in softly and it went in.” Karl-Anthony Towns called it the “right hand of God.”
The Knicks are now one game away from securing their first NBA Championship since 1973. Game 5 is set for Saturday night in San Antonio, where the Spurs will need to win three consecutive games to avoid defeat.
