The New York Knicks just rewrote NBA Finals history, and they did it in the most dramatic way possible. OG Anunoby’s tip-in with 1.2 seconds left capped off the largest comeback the Finals have ever seen, as the Knicks erased a 29-point deficit in Game 4 against the San Antonio Spurs. The victory puts New York on the brink of their first championship since 1973, taking a commanding 3-1 series lead.
For most of the night, the Spurs looked unstoppable. San Antonio controlled every facet of the game, building a lead that seemed insurmountable. But then, the script flipped. Sloppy play and cold shooting from the Spurs opened the door, and the Knicks stormed through it.
Jalen Brunson was the engine of the comeback, pouring in 36 points. His 3-pointer with 2:21 remaining gave New York its first lead of the night at 104-103. A minute later, his five-foot floater in the lane put the Knicks back on top by one. Stephon Castle’s two free throws with 30.3 seconds left gave the Spurs their final lead at 106-105, but it wasn’t enough.
The Knicks’ defense locked in, forcing a miss on San Antonio’s last shot at the buzzer. The Madison Square Garden crowd erupted as the improbable became reality. Game 5 is Saturday night in San Antonio, where the Knicks will look to close out the series and bring a championship back to New York.
