The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 on Wednesday to take a 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals [1], [2].
This victory marks the largest comeback in the history of the NBA Finals, placing the Knicks on the verge of a championship title [3]. The win occurred at Madison Square Garden in New York City [4], [5].
New York struggled early in the game, falling behind by 29 points [6]. The team spent the majority of the contest attempting to close a gap that appeared insurmountable given the stakes of the series. However, a late surge allowed the Knicks to narrow the score in the final minutes.
The game concluded with a tip-in by OG Anunoby with 1.2 seconds remaining on the clock [7], [8]. This final basket gave New York the one-point lead. The Knicks then relied on a series of defensive stops in the closing seconds to prevent the Spurs from scoring and securing the 107-106 win [2], [3].
The victory gives New York a commanding 3-1 advantage in the series [9]. The Spurs now face a steep climb to avoid elimination, as they must win three consecutive games to claim the title. The momentum shift occurred during the fourth quarter, turning a blowout into a narrow victory for the home team [7].
Fans in New York City celebrated the result as the team moved within one win of the trophy [5]. The resilience shown by the Knicks in Game 4 is expected to be a defining moment of the 2026 postseason [3].
“The New York Knicks erased a 29-point hole to beat the San Antonio Spurs 107-106.”
A 3-1 series lead in the NBA Finals is statistically dominant, placing the San Antonio Spurs in a rare position where they must overcome significant psychological and physical hurdles to win. By erasing a 29-point deficit, the Knicks have not only gained a mathematical advantage but have shifted the emotional momentum of the series, making a Spurs recovery historically unlikely.
