OG Anunoby hit a tip-in with 1.2 seconds remaining in Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals to secure a victory [1].
The win gives the New York Knicks a 3-1 lead in the series and brings the franchise closer to its first NBA title in 53 years [2].
The final score was 107-106 [1]. Anunoby's play occurred in the closing moments of the game on June 11, 2026 [3]. The shot has immediately drawn comparisons to the most significant moments in the history of the New York franchise.
Knicks coach Mike Brown praised the play following the game. "It's the greatest shot in team history, and it's hard to find one better," Brown said [4].
Media outlets have echoed the coach's sentiment. Some reports described the play as the most iconic shot in Knicks history [3], while other outlets characterized the play as the most iconic NBA shot of the decade [5].
The victory puts the Knicks in a dominant position as they look to close out the series. The team has struggled for over five decades to return to the pinnacle of the league [2]. This specific play is being hailed for its clutch timing and the level of difficulty involved in the finish [6].
“"It's the greatest shot in team history, and it's hard to find one better."”
A 3-1 lead in an NBA Finals series is historically decisive, placing the Knicks in a position of extreme leverage. Because the franchise has not won a championship in 53 years, this moment represents a potential breaking of a multi-generational drought for one of the league's most high-profile markets.
