The New York Knicks overcame a 29-point deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 [1, 2] of the 2026 NBA Finals.
The victory marks the largest comeback in the history of the NBA Finals and places New York on the verge of a championship. The Knicks now hold a 3-1 lead in the series [3].
The game took place June 10, 2026, at the Spurs home arena in San Antonio, Texas [4, 5]. For much of the contest, San Antonio appeared to be in control, holding a massive lead that historically would have guaranteed a win. However, the Knicks mounted a rally in the closing stages of the game to stun the home crowd.
A late tip-in by OG Anunoby provided a critical spark for the New York offense [1]. The momentum shifted further following a significant mistake by San Antonio's De’Aaron Fox, which allowed the Knicks to seize the lead for good [1, 6].
Fox addressed the error following the game. "That was a dumbass play," Fox said [6].
The collapse by the Spurs transforms the trajectory of the series, leaving San Antonio with no margin for error. The Knicks now require only one more win to secure the title, while the Spurs must win four consecutive games to overcome the deficit [3].
“the largest comeback in NBA Finals history”
This result creates a massive psychological advantage for New York and a statistical mountain for San Antonio. In the history of the NBA, very few teams have successfully recovered from a 3-1 series deficit to win a championship, making the Knicks the heavy favorites to win the 2026 title.
