New York Knicks guard Jose Alvarado discussed the team's historic comeback victory during Game 4 of the NBA Finals in June 2026.
The win marks a pivotal moment for the franchise, ending a decades-long championship drought and cementing the team's place in NBA history.
Playing against the San Antonio Spurs, the Knicks faced a daunting deficit. The team erased a 20-point deficit [1] specifically during the fourth quarter of the game. This surge was part of a larger 29-point comeback [2] that secured the victory for New York.
The momentum from Game 4 shifted the trajectory of the series. Following the win, the Knicks held a 3-1 lead [3] over the Spurs. This advantage provided the necessary cushion for the team to eventually clinch the title in Game 5.
Alvarado later participated in championship celebrations in New York City. He appeared at the Puerto Rican Day Parade alongside Mayor Zohran Mamdani. This celebration occurred less than 24 hours [4] after the Game 5 win in San Antonio that officially secured the trophy.
Throughout the series, Alvarado's role as a guard contributed to the team's resilience. The victory in San Antonio is now viewed as the turning point of the finals, characterized by the dramatic shift in the fourth quarter of the fourth game.
“The Knicks erased a 20-point deficit in the fourth quarter”
The Knicks' victory represents a significant shift in the NBA power balance, proving that a massive deficit in a Finals game can be overcome. By erasing nearly 30 points, the team demonstrated an elite level of psychological resilience that likely demoralized the San Antonio Spurs and accelerated the series conclusion.
