The New York Knicks overcame a 29-point deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 in Game 4 of the NBA Finals [1, 2].
This victory marks the greatest comeback in the history of the NBA Finals, placing the Knicks one win away from a championship. The result shifts the momentum of the series and leaves the Spurs facing a steep climb to avoid elimination.
Playing at Madison Square Garden on June 11, 2026, the Knicks struggled through a sluggish first half [3, 4]. However, the team executed a massive second-half surge, outscoring San Antonio 57-27 during the final 24 minutes of play [5].
"The Knicks pull off the greatest comeback in NBA playoff history," Mike Breen said as the final buzzer sounded [6].
The 107-106 victory gives New York a 3-1 lead in the series [1, 2]. The scale of the rally stunned observers and analysts alike, with some describing the event as a historic moment for the sport.
"By far the craziest game I've ever seen," Jack Armstrong said [7].
Another analyst said that the performance will live in special places not just in Knicks and NBA lore, but in sports lore [8]. The win serves as a definitive turnaround for a team that appeared defeated early in the contest.
“"The Knicks pull off the greatest comeback in NBA playoff history,"”
A 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals is historically dominant, leaving the San Antonio Spurs with a narrow statistical path to victory. By erasing a 29-point hole, the Knicks have not only secured a mathematical advantage but have also inflicted a significant psychological blow on their opponents.
