Knicks Erase 29-Point Deficit to Stun Spurs in Historic Game 4, One Win From NBA Title

The New York Knicks completed one of the most improbable comebacks in NBA Finals history with a 107-106 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4, moving within one win of their first championship since 1973. Behind a furious fourth-quarter rally, the Knicks erased a 29-point deficit to seize a commanding 3-1 series lead.

Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 28 points on 10-of-16 shooting, while OG Anunoby added 22 points and a game-saving tip-in with 3.2 seconds remaining. Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs’ rising star, finished with 27 points and 12 rebounds but came up short in the end.

The night began with New York in complete disarray. The Spurs controlled the tempo, moving the ball with precision and taking full advantage of Wembanyama’s dominance on both ends. By the end of the second quarter, the Knicks trailed 58-29, a 29-point deficit in an NBA Finals game is unheard of and nearly impossible to recover from.

But Madison Square Garden refused to surrender. The third quarter became a turning point. The Knicks began winning the 50-50 balls, forcing turnovers, and tightening their defense. The crowd, once subdued, became a roaring force, feeding off every stop and bucket. The Spurs, who had been so composed earlier, suddenly looked rattled.

By halftime, the Knicks had cut the lead to 17. By the end of the third, it was just 8 points. The fourth quarter turned into a nail-biter. Brunson took control, delivering clutch baskets and smart passes, while Anunoby and Mitchell Robinson dominated the boards.

With the game tied at 106, Anunoby inbounded the final possession and caught a loose ball in transition. He tipped it in for the game-winner with 3.2 seconds left. The Garden erupted in a way that only a city starved for playoff success could fully understand.

Brunson has been the Knicks’ most consistent performer in the Finals, averaging 26.3 points per game while shooting 47 percent from the field. Anunoby, meanwhile, has been a revelation, averaging 20 points and 8 rebounds per game in the Finals.

The win changes everything. The Knicks had the chance to fold in San Antonio’s house. Instead, they forced a potential Game 5 back in New York with a chance to end the series. The Spurs, who had looked unstoppable, are now on the brink of elimination.

The Knicks now stand just one win from bringing a championship back to New York City. Game 5 is set for Saturday at Madison Square Garden, where the noise and energy could prove to be the final edge in a series that will be remembered for decades.