The New York Knicks completed a record 29-point comeback to beat the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 in NBA Finals Game 4 on June 11, 2026, at Madison Square Garden. The result moved New York ahead 3-1 in the series and placed the franchise one win from its first championship since 1973. Last update: June 11, 2026.
The rally mattered for its scale and timing in the championship round. After the Spurs controlled the first half behind hot perimeter shooting, the Knicks’ second-half response—punctuated by OG Anunoby’s last-second tip-in—reframed the series and momentum heading into Game 5 in San Antonio. The comeback eclipsed prior NBA Finals benchmarks and underscored New York’s resilience under pressure.
Record rally and decisive final sequence at Madison Square Garden
New York trailed by as many as 29 before methodically closing the gap in the third quarter and seizing control late in the fourth. With the score tied 105-105 and 30.3 seconds left, Jalen Brunson drove for a floater to put the Knicks up one. The Spurs drew a foul on their next trip, but Victor Wembanyama missed both free throws, keeping New York in front. In the closing seconds, Brunson’s three-point attempt came up short, and OG Anunoby elevated to tip the ball in with 1.2 seconds remaining, delivering the decisive margin. Head coach Mike Brown called it “the most iconic shot in the history of New York basketball,” while Anunoby said, “It feels cool,” and Brunson added, “OG being OG just made a play.”
Before the winner, defense preserved the opportunity. Anunoby recorded a game-saving block on De’Aaron Fox in the dying moments, and Josh Hart secured a critical steal to halt San Antonio’s final look. The Knicks’ poise in the final minute—balancing late-clock execution with half-court stops—proved the difference in a contest that had been dominated by the Spurs through two quarters.
Key performances and the second-half defensive swing
Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 36 points and 7 assists, steering the offense during the comeback and delivering multiple late buckets. OG Anunoby produced a postseason career-high 33 points, including two pivotal fourth-quarter threes and the game-winning tip-in. New York also drew timely contributions from Karl-Anthony Towns and Jose Alvaradowhose spacing, screening, and ball pressure helped stabilize the rotation during the surge.
San Antonio leaned on Victor Wembanyamawho finished with 24 points, 13 rebounds and 3 blocks, but shot 9-for-25 and 4-for-7 at the line, with missed free throws in the final half-minute. Dylan Harper added 21 points and Fox had 18, supporting an early barrage that featured a Finals-record 14 made three-pointers in the first half. The Knicks’ adjustment after halftime—contesting at the arc and flattening drives—held the Spurs to just 30 second-half points, reversing the game’s rhythm.
Series outlook: Game 5 shifts to San Antonio on Saturday
The victory gave New York a 3-1 cushion ahead of Game 5, scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2026, in San Antonio. The Spurs return home needing a win to extend the series, while the Knicks seek to close out their first title run in 53 years. New York’s staff emphasized composure, physicality, and late-game execution as carryover points after the comeback.
Players pointed to experience and persistence as guiding themes. “Experience teaches you a lot, and I think experience today lets us know that we cannot let go of the rope,” Karl-Anthony Towns said, reflecting the team’s approach after overcoming the largest deficit of these Finals. The Garden performance—defined by a resurgent defense, Brunson’s shotmaking, and Anunoby’s timely plays—has set the stage for a high-stakes Game 5 in Texas.
