Knicks stun Spurs with record-breaking comeback to go 3-1 up in NBA Finals

11 Jun 2026 • 3:15 PM MYT
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Knicks stun Spurs with record-breaking comeback to go 3-1 up in NBA Finals

  • The New York Knicks completed a record-breaking 29-point comeback to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
  • OG Anunoby secured the winning tip-in with just 1.2 seconds left, putting the Knicks on the brink of their first championship since 1973.
  • The Knicks overcame a 27-point halftime deficit and were trailing by 29 points in the third quarter, marking the largest comeback in NBA Finals history since detailed play-by-play began in 1997.
  • Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 36 points, supported by Anunoby's 33 points, as they outscored the Spurs 58-30 in the second half.
  • Despite Victor Wembanyama's 24 points, the Spurs' shooting cooled significantly after a strong start, allowing the Knicks to take a 3-1 series lead.

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