For most of Wednesday’s game at Madison Square Garden, the New York Knicks trailed the San Antonio Spurs by a wide margin. San Antonio controlled the first half, led by Victor Wembanyama, and New York appeared overwhelmed. By late in the second quarter the Knicks were down 29 points.
The game changed in the third quarter. New York tightened its defense, increased its rebounding and forced turnovers. The crowd at Madison Square Garden grew louder and the momentum shifted. The Knicks rallied over the second half and ultimately won 107-106, erasing the 29-point deficit. With the victory, New York leads the 2026 NBA Finals 3–1 and is one win away from its first championship since 1973.
Jalen Brunson provided steady leadership throughout the comeback, managing the game’s pace and making key plays down the stretch. The decisive final play came from OG Anunoby, who tipped in a shot in the closing seconds to give the Knicks the one-point margin and trigger the game-winning celebration.
The arena’s atmosphere — including courtside spectators and former Knicks figures — was a notable element as reactions shifted from concern to celebration. Despite the loss, San Antonio and Wembanyama remain a significant threat; the Spurs have shown resilience all season, and the series is not yet over. Still, Game 4 changes the Finals’ dynamics by placing greater pressure on San Antonio and bringing New York within one win of the title.
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