The New York Knicks edged the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 with a 112-107 victory, extending their lead in the best-of-seven series to 3-1. OG Anunoby led the way with a 25.7 Player Efficiency Rating (PER), moving him to the top of the 2026 NBA Finals leaderboard. His performance was instrumental in the Knicks' comeback win, as they overcame a 12-point deficit in the third quarter.
Anunoby entered Game 4 ranked second in PER behind San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama, who had a mark of 23.8. Wembanyama dropped from a 26.5 rating in Game 3 to 24.0 after a quieter performance in Game 4. The 20-year-old superstar is still among the top performers but trails Anunoby by 1.7 points.
Jalen Brunson delivered his best game of the series, jumping from a 13.9 PER to 17.9. The Knicks' point guard scored 29 points on 11-of-17 shooting, including 4-of-6 from three-point range. Brunson's performance has strengthened his case for Finals MVP as New York looks to close out the series.
Karl-Anthony Towns, who has been a key contributor for the Knicks, ranks third in PER with a 21.0 rating through four games. Towns has averaged 22.3 points and 10.1 rebounds per game in the Finals, providing a consistent offensive and defensive presence.
With the Knicks holding a 3-1 series lead, Game 5 will be played at Madison Square Garden on Sunday. The Knicks are now one win away from their first NBA title in over three decades. The Spurs, meanwhile, face a must-win situation as they look to avoid elimination. The series has been a showcase of elite talent, with Anunoby, Wembanyama, and Brunson leading the way in statistical dominance.
The Knicks are now 13-5 in the 2026 playoffs and are one win away from advancing to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1994. The Spurs, who entered the playoffs with a 12-6 record, will need a monumental effort to turn the series around.
The next game in the series is set for Sunday at 8:00 PM ET. The winner takes the series and the 2026 NBA title.
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