Knicks Complete Historic 29-Point Comeback to Take 3-1 NBA Finals Lead Over Spurs
The New York Knicks overcame a 29-point deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, taking a 3-1 series lead with OG Anunoby's tip-in with 1.2 seconds remaining sealing the win. The comeback surpassed the previous NBA Finals record of 24 points set by Boston in 2008, and Jalen Brunson led New York with 36 points while Anunoby added 33. Post-game celebrations outside Madison Square Garden turned chaotic, with NYPD making multiple arrests as fans vandalized at least one yellow cab and smoke devices were deployed to disperse crowds.
In one of the most dramatic games in NBA Finals history, the New York Knicks erased a 29-point deficit — the largest ever in a Finals game — to beat the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 on Wednesday night, moving to within one win of their first championship since 1973. The Spurs led 81-52 in the third quarter and held a 27-point halftime advantage, but went cold in the second half, shooting just 3-for-17 from three-point range as the Knicks outscored them 58-30 over the final two quarters. Jalen Brunson finished with 36 points and seven assists, while OG Anunoby scored a playoff career-high 33 and delivered the decisive tip-in off Brunson's missed three-pointer with 1.2 seconds left. Victor Wembanyama led San Antonio with 24 points and 13 rebounds but shot 9-for-25 from the field and missed two critical free throws late. Game 5 is scheduled for Saturday night in San Antonio, where the Spurs will attempt to extend the series. Outside Madison Square Garden, jubilant celebrations devolved into disorder: video and photographic evidence showed fans smashing a yellow cab, NYPD officers in riot gear making arrests, and smoke devices being deployed in the streets to disperse crowds.
What's missing
The exact number of arrests made by the NYPD was not confirmed by any source at time of publication. It is also unclear whether any cab driver or other civilians were injured during the post-game disturbances.
How coverage differed
The New York Post devoted significant attention to the post-game street violence, prominently featuring the Palestinian flag detail and characterizing the scene as 'disgraceful chaos,' while NPR and Newsweek focused almost entirely on the historic basketball achievement, mentioning crowd celebrations only briefly or not at all.
What different sources said
- CBS NewsCenter
New York Knicks make history in Game 4 of NBA Finals
- NewsweekCenter
Biggest Winners After Knicks' Historic NBA Finals Comeback, Including James Dolan
- NPR NewsLeft
Knicks rally from 29 points down and beat Spurs for 3-1 NBA Finals lead
- New York PostRight
Knicks fans waving Palestinian flag seen smashing yellow cab after historic comeback win over Spurs
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