Jalen Brunson Responds to Victor Wembanyama Shove in Game 3 of NBA Finals
The New York Knicks erased a 29-point deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 in Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden, completing the largest comeback in NBA Finals history. OG Anunoby tipped in a missed Jalen Brunson three-pointer with 1.2 seconds remaining to secure the win, giving New York a 3-1 series lead and three chances to claim their first championship since 1973. The victory, set against a backdrop of officiating controversy from Game 3 and a star-studded crowd including Taylor Swift and Timothée Chalamet, puts the Knicks on the brink of ending a 53-year title drought.
The New York Knicks trailed 76-49 at halftime and by as many as 29 points in the third quarter before staging an unprecedented rally against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals. The previous record for the largest comeback in Finals history was 24 points, set by the Boston Celtics against the Lakers in 2008. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 36 points, while OG Anunoby finished with 33 and delivered the two decisive plays of the game: a block on a De'Aaron Fox layup attempt with roughly 13 seconds remaining, and the game-winning tip-in with 1.2 seconds left after Brunson's long three-pointer bounced off the front of the rim. The Spurs, who set an NBA Finals record with 14 three-pointers in the first half while shooting 59.6% from the field, went ice cold in the second half, making just 8 of 39 shots and committing nine turnovers. The game also featured ongoing officiating storylines from Game 3, including Victor Wembanyama being assessed a Flagrant 1 foul for elbowing Karl-Anthony Towns in the third quarter, bringing his postseason flagrant foul point total to three — one away from an automatic suspension. Game 5 is scheduled for Saturday night in San Antonio, where the Spurs have implemented a 150-mile geographic restriction on ticket sales to limit the presence of Knicks fans.
What's missing
It remains unclear whether the Spurs' geographic ticket restriction for Game 5 has received any formal response from the NBA league office.
How coverage differed
Fox News and The Nation framed the game heavily through a political lens, with Fox noting President Trump's Game 3 attendance as a major storyline and The Nation characterizing his presence as having left 'bad vibes' that were only lifted in Game 4. Most mainstream outlets focused primarily on the historic basketball achievement with minimal political framing.
What different sources said
- New York PostRight
How Knicks flipped the script on the ‘fluke’ that put NBA Finals at risk
- Yahoo FinanceCenter
Kylie Jenner & Timothee Chalamet’s Knicks Game Moment Has Fans Hyped up for a Reason
- Fox NewsRight
Taylor Swift dances, shimmies and steals headlines as Knicks erase 29-point hole in NBA Finals stunner
- CosmopolitanCenter
Taylor Swift and Kylie Jenner Had a Moment at the Knicks Game and Fans Caught It All on Camera
- Channel NewsAsiaCenter
Anunoby's game-winner biggest play in Knicks history, says coach Brown
- NewsweekCenter
Jalen Brunson Reacts to Victor Wembanyama Shove After Game 3 of NBA Finals
- BloombergCenter
Knicks Spark Euphoria From Bronx to Brooklyn
- Sydney Morning HeraldCenter
Celebs stunned by record Knicks comeback
- VarietyCenter
Spike Lee, Adam Sandler, Ben Stiller, Larry David, Timothée Chalamet and More Watch New York Knicks Pull Off Biggest Comeback in NBA Finals History
- ESPNCenter
Knicks on brink of title after historic comeback vs. Spurs
- France 24Center
New York Knicks stage biggest comeback in NBA finals history
- CBS NewsCenter
Knicks rally from 29 points down to beat Spurs 107-106
- CNN WorldCenter
New York Knicks win Game 4 against Spurs, pulling off greatest comeback in NBA Finals history
- The Guardian USLeft
Knicks beat Spurs with largest NBA finals comeback to move to brink of first title since 1973
- Sportsnet.caCenter
Knicks stun Spurs with largest comeback in NBA Finals history, take 3-1 lead
- TSNCenter
Knicks complete largest NBA Finals comeback ever over Spurs to move one win from title
- Washington TimesRight
Knicks set record for biggest NBA Finals comeback, beat Spurs in Game 4
- The New YorkerLeft
The Knicks Take Game 4 with the Greatest Comeback in N.B.A. Finals History: A Post-Game Conversation
- BasketNews.comCenter
Victor Wembanyama facing NBA Finals suspension after dirty play on Karl-Anthony Towns
- New York PostRight
Tao Group relaunches Avenue with star-studded bash and New York Knicks celebration
- ForbesCenter
Exclusive: Dwyane Wade Chimes In On NBA Finals As Series Extends
- AP NewsCenter
The Spurs are still believers, but it’s the Knicks who are 1 game from winning the NBA title
- BBC Top StoriesCenter
Knicks fans go wild as New York team makes biggest comeback in NBA Finals history
- BBCCenter
Knicks fans go wild as New York team makes biggest comeback in NBA Finals history
- AndscapeCenter
At NBA Finals, San Antonio Spurs find hope after pain of Game 4 collapse
- ABC AustraliaCenter
Knicks pull off Madison Square Garden miracle in NBA Finals
- ABC NewsCenter
WATCH: What just happened? Inside the New York Knicks' historic comeback
- UPICenter
Knicks rally from 29 down, stun Spurs in NBA Finals record comeback
- Bleacher ReportCenter
OG Anunoby Just Became a New York Knicks Legend
- NBC NewsLeft
Swift, Chalamet, U.S. soccer team join wild New York celebrations after epic win
This Is What Joy Looks Like for Knicks Fans
- CBCLeft
Knicks complete record rally from 29 points down, take 3-1 NBA Finals lead
- Business InsiderLeft
The New York Knicks' historic win was full of delightful celebrity moments
- Rolling StoneLeft
Timothée Chalamet, Taylor Swift, More Celebs Absolutely Lose Their Minds Over Historic Knicks Win
- The NationFar Left
With the Trump Stench Gone, the Knicks Make History
- The Daily BeastCenter
Taylor Swift Helps Knicks Beat the Curse of Trump in Jaw-Dropping Final
- NPR NewsLeft
Knicks rally from 29 points down and beat Spurs for 3-1 NBA Finals lead
- The Japan TimesCenter
Knicks move within one win of title after biggest comeback in NBA Finals history
- DeadlineCenter
“A Miracle!” Knicks Pull Off Biggest Comeback Game In NBA Finals History
- Al JazeeraLeft
Knicks one win away from NBA title after record comeback against Spurs
- Just JaredCenter
Taylor Swift, Hailey Bieber, Tate McRae, Sombr & the Haim Sisters Celebrate Knicks Win at Zero Bond
- PBS NewsHourLeft
'Right hand from God': One play, 4.5 seconds and a place in New York Knicks lore
- NBA.comCenter
What They’re Saying: Knicks complete historic Game 4 comeback vs. Spurs
- USA TodayCenter
Celebrities react to Knicks Game 4 win – See the emotional NBA Finals moment
- MySACenter
A-list Spurs fan shares throwback photo after heartbreaking loss
- TMZCenter
San Antonio Spurs Canceling Knicks Fans' Tickets for NBA Finals Game 5
- NBC SportsCenter
Will Spurs rebound to force Game 6, avoid a Knicks coronation in San Antonio?
- NJ.comCenter
With Knicks trailing big, Larry David told John McEnroe, ‘Let’s get outta here’
- New York PostRight
When Is Game 5 of the NBA Finals?
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