Knicks Complete Historic NBA Finals Comeback Against Spurs in Game 4
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, completing the largest comeback in NBA Finals history. OG Anunoby's tip-in with 1.2 seconds remaining sealed the win, capping a 20-4 fourth-quarter run by New York. The loss puts the Spurs in a 3-1 series hole, with their season now on the line heading back to San Antonio.
The San Antonio Spurs led by as many as 29 points and held a 27-point halftime advantage before collapsing in the fourth quarter, where they were outscored 32-16 and shot just 21.1 percent from the field. Victor Wembanyama, who finished with 24 points, 13 rebounds, and 3 blocks, missed two critical free throws with 1:47 remaining when the Spurs led 104-103, allowing Jalen Brunson to convert a floating jumper that gave New York its first lead of the game. De'Aaron Fox then drew widespread criticism for attempting a layup with roughly 13 seconds left and the Spurs ahead 106-105, rather than dribbling out the clock and drawing a foul; OG Anunoby blocked the attempt and the Knicks recovered possession. Fox also failed to box out Anunoby on Brunson's subsequent missed three-pointer, allowing Anunoby to tip in the game-winner with 1.2 seconds left. NBA legend Magic Johnson publicly called Fox's layup attempt a 'huge mistake,' while Fox himself explained he was trying to extend the lead to three points to force the Knicks to need a three-pointer. Wembanyama acknowledged the devastating loss at the postgame podium, saying the outcome would either break the team or make it stronger, while vowing accountability and unity heading into a must-win Game 5.
What's missing
None of the sources detail the Knicks' perspective on their comeback strategy or provide quotes from key New York players such as Jalen Brunson or OG Anunoby explaining how they executed the historic rally.
How coverage differed
The New York Post framed the collapse primarily through an emotional, narrative lens focused on Wembanyama's personal anguish and the broader legacy implications for the Spurs, while BasketNews and Newsweek centered their coverage more specifically on De'Aaron Fox's tactical errors and the accountability questions surrounding his late-game decisions.
What different sources said
- NewsweekCenter
De'Aaron Fox Taking Heat for Disastrous Game 4 Decisions
- BasketNews.comCenter
De'Aaron Fox explains brutal missed layup behind historic Spurs Game 4 collapse
- New York PostRight
This epic Spurs collapse could sting for long time
- Yahoo FinanceCenter
Magic Johnson: De'Aaron Fox Made 'Huge Mistake' in Spurs' Game 4 Collapse vs. Knicks
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