The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 on Thursday in Game 4 of the NBA Finals [2].
The victory is historic because the Knicks overcame a 29-point deficit [1], marking the largest comeback in the history of the NBA Finals. This win puts the New York franchise on the verge of a championship with a 3-1 lead in the series [4].
The game took place at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The Spurs held a commanding lead for a significant portion of the contest, but the Knicks rallied throughout the second half to close the gap.
The comeback culminated in the final moments of the game. OG Anunoby scored a tip-in with 1.2 seconds remaining on the clock [3] to secure the one-point victory. The crowd at Madison Square Garden witnessed a collapse by San Antonio and a surge by New York that shifted the momentum of the entire series.
The 107-106 final score [2] reflects a dramatic shift in play. The Knicks managed to erase the 29-point lead [1] through a combination of defensive pressure, and offensive execution in the closing quarters.
With the series now standing at 3-1 [4], the Knicks have the opportunity to clinch the title in the next game. The San Antonio Spurs face a steep climb to recover from this loss, having lost a historic lead on June 11, 2026 [5].
“The largest comeback in NBA Finals history”
This result places the New York Knicks in a dominant position to win the 2026 NBA championship. Beyond the series lead, the psychological impact of erasing a 29-point deficit in a Finals game is significant, potentially demoralizing the San Antonio Spurs while providing the Knicks with a historic momentum boost.
