For nearly three quarters on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden, the New York Knicks appeared outmatched. The San Antonio Spurs led comfortably, Victor Wembanyama dominated, and New York trailed by 29 points late in the second quarter — an almost unthinkable deficit in an NBA Finals game at home.
Then the game turned. The Knicks staged a dramatic, sustained rally and defeated the Spurs 107–106 in Game 4, turning a near-certain loss into a franchise-defining victory. With the win New York now leads the 2026 NBA Finals series 3–1 and is one victory from its first championship since 1973.
What happened
– Early control: San Antonio controlled the first half with precise ball movement, strong perimeter shooting, and Wembanyama’s two-way impact. The Spurs’ defense disrupted the Knicks’ rhythm and opened a 29-point margin.
– The shift: Madison Square Garden’s crowd gradually reawakened. New York improved on loose-ball plays, forced turnovers, tightened its defense, and began chipping away at the lead. Momentum shifted in the third quarter as the Knicks converted stops into points and the arena responded.
– Clutch contributions: Jalen Brunson led the comeback with composed ball control and decisive plays down the stretch, reinforcing his role as the team’s on-court leader. The decisive finish arrived in the final seconds when OG Anunoby tipped back a missed shot for the winning basket, sparking an immediate, ecstatic reaction from the crowd and courtside celebrities.
Why it matters
– Historic comeback: Erasing a 29-point deficit in an NBA Finals game at home ranks among the sport’s most dramatic comebacks.
– Series impact: Instead of returning to San Antonio tied, the Spurs now face elimination pressure. The Knicks hold momentum and are one win away from the title.
– Legacy implications: If New York closes the series, performances like Brunson’s and Anunoby’s will be remembered as pivotal moments in franchise history.
Context and further reading
– Game recap and original report: The Hoop Doctors (https://thehoopdoctors.com/2026/06/knicks-complete-historic-29-point-comeback-in-game-4-of-the-nba-finals-move-one-win-from-championship-glory/)
– NBA official site: https://www.nba.com
– New York Knicks: https://www.nba.com/knicks
– San Antonio Spurs: https://www.nba.com/spurs
– Madison Square Garden: https://www.msg.com
– Jalen Brunson profile: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jalen_Brunson
– Victor Wembanyama profile: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victor_Wembanyama
– OG Anunoby profile: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OG_Anunoby
HIGHLIGHT: *HISTORIC 29-POINT COMEBACK* — the Knicks turned an unlikely deficit into a 107–106 Game 4 victory and now sit one win away from bringing a championship back to New York.
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