Knicks Make Historic Comeback to Take 3-1 Finals Lead Over Spurs
The New York Knicks achieved an extraordinary comeback, overcoming a 29-point deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 on Wednesday night, placing them a game away from their first championship since 1973. With just 1.2 seconds left, OG Anunoby tipped in a missed three-pointer from Jalen Brunson, sealing the victory and giving the Knicks a 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals. The game appeared to be slipping away early, as the Spurs built a commanding 27-point halftime advantage. However, Brunson's 36 points and Anunoby's 33 points fueled the Knicks' remarkable resurgence. The Knicks outscored the Spurs 58-30 in the second half. No team had previously come back from more than 24 points down in a finals game since the NBA began detailed play-by-play tracking in 1997. The only larger comeback in playoff history was a 31-point rally by the Los Angeles Clippers against the Golden State Warriors in 2019. Despite Victor Wembanyama scoring 24 points and grabbing 13 rebounds, the Spurs struggled in the second half, hitting only 3 of 17 from three-point range. Spurs coach Mitch Johnson expressed disappointment, stating, "We got on our heels — we missed some shots." Inside Madison Square Garden, fans erupted in joy after witnessing the comeback, singing along to Journey's "Don’t Stop Believin’". The Knicks had previously snapped a 13-game winning streak in Game 3 and faced a challenging first half, trailing significantly. As the series shifts back to San Antonio for Game 5 on Saturday night, the Spurs will look to regroup after this heartbreaking loss. Dylan Harper contributed 21 points for the Spurs, while both De'Aaron Fox and Devin Vassell added 18 points each. Despite the early struggles, the Knicks' determination showcased their resilience, proving they are a team that refuses to quit, even when the odds seem stacked against them.
Source: The Independent Sport - 2026-06-11