The New York Knicks overcame a 29-point deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 in Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals [1].
The victory represents a historic shift in the series and provides New York with its first opportunity to win a championship since 1973 [1].
The game took place at Madison Square Garden, where the Knicks faced a steep uphill climb after falling behind by 29 points [1, 2]. This margin marks the largest comeback ever recorded in the history of the NBA Finals [1].
New York relied on a series of key plays to close the gap. The rally culminated in a decisive tip-in by OG Anunoby, which propelled the team to the one-point victory [1, 3]. The final score ended 107-106 in favor of the Knicks [1].
The win puts the Knicks one victory away from a long-awaited NBA title [3]. The atmosphere at the arena reflected the magnitude of the turnaround, as the team erased a lead that typically signals a guaranteed loss in professional basketball.
This result alters the momentum of the 2026 Finals, forcing the San Antonio Spurs to reconcile a collapse of historic proportions. The Knicks now hold the psychological advantage as the series progresses toward a conclusion.
“The Knicks rallied from a 29‑point deficit to win Game 4”
The scale of this comeback is statistically anomalous for the NBA Finals, where high-stakes defense typically prevents such large swings. By erasing a 29-point lead, the Knicks have not only shifted the series momentum but have broken a championship drought dating back over five decades, placing them on the verge of their first title since the early 1970s.
