The New York Knicks erased a 29-point deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on June 10, 2026 [1].
The victory shifts the momentum of the championship series and puts New York on the verge of a title. By securing a 107-106 win [2], the Knicks now hold a 3-1 lead in the series [3].
Playing at Madison Square Garden, the Knicks overcame a massive early lead by the Spurs to secure the victory [4]. The rally is the largest comeback ever recorded in the history of the NBA Finals [1]. The atmosphere in the arena reached a peak of unrestrained jubilance as the team completed the rally [4].
"The Knicks erased a 29-point deficit to stun the Spurs in Game 4, redefining NBA Finals history," Cleveland.com staff said [1].
The game was characterized by a steady effort to chip away at the San Antonio lead. Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated said the comeback led to one of the best New York sports moments in history [5].
The final score of 107-106 reflects a narrow escape for New York after the early deficit [2]. The win leaves the Spurs facing a steep climb to avoid elimination in the series [3].
"After the Knicks completed the biggest comeback in NBA Finals history to go up 3-1 on Spurs, it was unrestrained jubilance in Madison Square Garden," USA Today staff said [4].
“The Knicks erased a 29-point deficit to stun the Spurs in Game 4, redefining NBA Finals history.”
A 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals provides a significant statistical advantage, as very few teams in league history have successfully overturned such a deficit to win a championship. Beyond the series standings, the psychological impact of the largest comeback in Finals history may demoralize the San Antonio Spurs while cementing the home-court advantage and confidence for the Knicks heading into Game 5.
