The New York Knicks overcame a 29-point deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on June 10, 2026 [1].
The victory places the Knicks with a 3-1 lead in the series [4], leaving them just one win away from securing the championship title [4].
Playing at Madison Square Garden, the Knicks executed a rally that broadcasters described as the greatest comeback in NBA playoff history [5]. The game concluded when OG Anunoby scored a tip-in with 1.2 seconds remaining on the clock [2].
Anunoby contributed both the final score and a critical block to secure the win [3]. The magnitude of the turnaround was highlighted by the commentary during the broadcast. Mike Breen said, "The Knicks pull off the greatest comeback in NBA playoff history" [5].
Head coach Mike Brown said the final play was "the most iconic shot in the history of New York basketball" [6]. The team relied on key defensive plays to erase the lead held by the Spurs throughout much of the contest [5].
While some reports describe the event as the largest comeback in NBA Finals history, others categorize it as the greatest in overall playoff history [5, 7]. Regardless of the specific record, the win cements the Knicks' position as the dominant force in the current series [4].
“The Knicks pull off the greatest comeback in NBA playoff history”
This victory shifts the psychological momentum of the NBA Finals entirely toward New York. By erasing a nearly 30-point lead in a championship setting, the Knicks have demonstrated a level of resilience that puts the San Antonio Spurs in a precarious position, needing two consecutive wins to avoid defeat.
